Scarlett Johansson Heads Star-Studded Mike Flanagan ‘Exorcist’ Cast as John Leguizamo Joins
scarlett johansson is among the leads in Mike Flanagan’s untitled The Exorcist feature, which begins production next week and will shoot in New York City. The project, written, directed and produced by Flanagan, adds John Leguizamo to a cast that includes Jacobi Jupe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane and Sasha Calle. Universal has set a theatrical release date of March 12, 2027.
Scarlett Johansson at the center of Flanagan’s cast
scarlett johansson is set to play a mother in the film, with Jacobi Jupe cast as her son; further plot and character details remain under wraps. The production is explicitly described as an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe, not a remake or a direct sequel, and the casting positions the title as a major new entry in that world.
Flanagan’s returning troupe, John Leguizamo and ensemble additions
John Leguizamo has joined the cast and may be playing an antagonist. In addition to the marquee names, Mike Flanagan has tapped a roster of frequent collaborators: Rahul Kohli, Hamish Linklater, Gil Bellows, Carl Lumbly, Robert Longstreet, Matt Biedel, Samantha Sloyan, Kate Siegel, John Gallagher Jr., Benjamin Pajak and Carla Gugino. The presence of these regular collaborators expands what producers describe as Flanagan’s familiar company of actors across his recent horror work.
Production, producers and what comes next
Flanagan is producing the feature through his Red Room Pictures banner alongside Morgan Creek Entertainment and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster; David Robinson is producing for Morgan Creek and Jason Blum and Ryan Turek are producing for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, with Alexandra Magistro executive producing for Red Room. Flanagan has promised a “fresh and bold” take on the demonic possession story.
With production scheduled to start imminently and principal photography slated for New York City, the next developments to watch are casting character reveals, filming milestones, and studio rollout plans ahead of the March 12, 2027 theatrical date. The film’s assembled lineup — led by scarlett johansson and bolstered by both high-profile stars and Flanagan regulars — positions this project as a closely watched reinvention inside The Exorcist universe.
