The Exorcist is one of the scariest and most successful horror films of all time, and the franchise is set to enjoy a massive revival now that filming has begun on its next reboot. While much of the film is shrouded in mystery, at the helm is a beloved horror director who has created a bold new vision for the cult franchise.
Over and beyond The Exorcist has assembled a star-studded cast, paving the way for one of the biggest horror films of 2027. While the world awaits its release, we will keep horror fans updated on the revelations The Exorcist.
Who makes “The Exorcist”?
Horror master Mike Flanagan will write and direct The Exorcist. Flanagan is known for breathing new life into popular horror franchises through films and television shows The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor SleepAnd The Fall of the House of Usher. He also dealt with demonic possession in the shockingly outstanding prequel. Ouija: Origin of Evil.
“The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it’s an honor to have the chance to try something fresh, bold and terrifying in his universe,” Flanagan said via The Hollywood Reporter. “Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I’ve made some of my favorite works, only makes this all the more exciting.”
Jason Blum produced The Exorcist as a Blumhouse horror film. Flanagan will also produce it through his company Red Room Pictures along with Atomic Monster and David Robison of Morgan Creek Entertainment. The Exorcist is distributed by Universal Pictures.
Some viewers may have doubts about Flanagan’s film Exorcist Film successful, especially afterwards believers disappointed with the cinemas. Still, original Exorcist director William Friedkin praised Flanagan’s work on X. While we can’t speak for The Dead, it’s likely Friedkin would support Flanagan’s vision for the franchise.
Who plays the main role in “The Exorcist” (2027)?
- Scarlett Johansson
- Jacobi skirt
- Diane Lane
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Laurence Fishburne
- Sasha Calle
- John Leguizamo
- Rahul Kohli
- Hamish Linklater
- Gil Bellows
- Carl Lumbly
- John Gallagher Jr.
- Benjamin Tax
- Carla Gugino
- Robert Long Street
- Matt Biedel
- Samatha Sloyan
- Kate Siegel
Most of them The ExorcistThe cast of has worked with Flanagan before, most notably in The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight massAnd The Life of Chuck. The film also brings exciting new faces to the Flanagan family, including Scarlett Johansson (Jurassic World: Rebirth), Jacobi skirt (Hamnet), Diane Lane (Man of Steel), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix), Sasha Calle (The lightning) and John Leguizamo (The Odyssey).
The Hollywood Reporter says that Johansson will be the mother of Just’s character. Meanwhile, Ejofor will play an ex-con turned priest, hinting at a redemption story similar to Damien Karras in the original Exorcist film.
What is the story of The Exorcist (2027)?
Of course, since the new Exorcist film is still in development, the filmmakers have kept the story in the shadows to avoid spoilers. However, Flanagan’s film was featured on industry tracking service Productionlist.com under the title “The Exorcist: Martyrs” with this logline:
“In an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe, a young detective seeking to prove herself finds herself caught up in an unimaginable evil that upends everything she believes in.”
This sounds very different than the original film in the franchise. However, fans will remember this The Exorcist III was a supernatural detective film that starred Lt. Kinderman (who investigated crimes related to Regan’s possession in the first film) in the pursuit of a demonic serial killer. We’ll have to wait and see how Flanagan’s next film will differ from its predecessors.
How scary will The Exorcist be?
William Friedkins The Exorcist is infamous for its dizzying, nausea-inducing scares that pushed cinema audiences to their limits. For this reason, the bar that Flanagan’s film has to reach in terms of terror is way over the top.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Flanagan said that he had signed on to the production The Exorcist because he “saw the opportunity to make the scariest movie he’s ever made.”
Given the intense terror that Flanagan has unleashed with his filmography, that statement says a lot about the peak of horror we can expect The Exorcist.
“I know the expectations are high. No one is more intimidated than me,” Flanagan added.
Is The Exorcist a sequel, reboot or remake?
Blumhouse gave us a clear idea of where Flanagan’s “radical reimagining” is headed The Exorcist will fit into the franchise. Deadline reported that Blumhouse wrote in a press release that the new film will not be a 2023 sequel The Exorcist: Believerwhich all but kills the studio’s original plans for a reboot trilogy believers.
Given the negative feedback believers Once received, it makes sense for the studios to start over with Flanagan’s film. It’s unclear whether any of the new film’s characters are related to anyone who appeared in the 1973s The Exorcist.
Where and when does filming take place?
On March 13, 2026, Flanagan announced filming for The Exorcist had started working with Michael Fimognari (Gerald’s game) acted as cameraman. Production of The Exorcist will take place in New York City.
When will “The Exorcist” (2027) be released?
Mike Flanagans The Exorcist will premiere in cinemas on June 17, 2019 March 12, 2027. The film was originally scheduled for March 2026, but the release date was pushed back a year due to Flanagan’s busy schedule developing his Stephen King miniseries remake Carrie.
