Scarlett Johansson to star in ‘fresh, bold’ role as Mike Flanagan Exorcist,
Blumhouse and Universal are behind the latest attempt to revive the horror franchise, which follows the companies’ ill-fated attempt to launch the franchise with a 2023 release date. Exorcist: Believer,
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Flanagan wrote the screenplay and is directing and producing the new feature which is not a remake or sequel but is set in the Exorcist “The universe,” all that it contains.
Original the ExorcistBased on the novel by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, it focuses on the demonic possession of a young girl and the priests who try to save her. The film was nominated for 10 Oscars. The various follow-ups mostly consisted of stories focusing on the girl (now grown), backstories of the priests, or other demonic cases the detectives from the first film investigated.
,Exorcist This is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it’s an honor to have the chance to try something new, bold and terrifying within its universe,” Flanagan described the project when his involvement was announced in May 2024.
At the time, David Robinson, president and CEO of Exorcist rights holder Morgan Creek, said, “I think his vision for this franchise is going to surprise audiences around the world.”
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Flanagan, known for directing adaptations such as Stephen King doctor sleep And gerald’s game Also making TV shows like midnight Mass And hill house hauntIs producing through his Red Room Pictures banner. David Robinson is producing for Morgan Creek Entertainment while Jason Blum and Ryan Turek serve as creator and executive producer for Blumhouse, respectively.
Johansson last starred at Universal jurassic world: rebirthwhich grossed over $868 million worldwide and proved that the studio’s long-running Dino film series is still capable of attracting audiences.
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