Chiwetel Ejiofor Partners with Scarlett Johansson in New Exorcist Film
Chiwetel Ejiofor has officially joined the cast of the upcoming film in The Exorcist franchise. The project is produced by Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment, alongside writer and director Mike Flanagan. This collaboration marks another reunion for Ejiofor and Flanagan, who previously worked together on The Life of Chuck, an adaptation of a Stephen King story.
Exciting Developments in The Exorcist
Flanagan aims to deliver a “fresh and bold” interpretation of the classic horror narrative. Unlike previous films, this new project is not a remake or a sequel but is set within the Exorcist universe.
Key Cast Members
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as an ex-con turned priest
- Scarlett Johansson playing the mother of Jacobi Jupe’s character
- Diane Lane joins the ensemble cast
The original Exorcist film, directed by William Friedkin, was released in 1973 and gained immense critical acclaim, receiving ten Oscar nominations. It portrayed the harrowing story of a young girl possessed by a demon and the priests who attempted to save her.
The Production Team
The upcoming Exorcist film will shoot in New York City, with Universal Pictures responsible for its theatrical release. The scheduled release date is March 12, 2027.
Noteworthy Producers
- Mike Flanagan (Writer, Director, Producer)
- David Robinson (Producer, Morgan Creek Entertainment)
- Jason Blum (Producer, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster)
- Ryan Turek (Executive Producer, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster)
- Alexandra Magistro (Executive Producer, Red Room Pictures)
Ejiofor is renowned for his powerful performance in 12 Years a Slave, for which he earned both an Oscar nomination and a BAFTA Award. His extensive career includes roles in movies such as Children of Men, Love Actually, and the Marvel franchise’s Doctor Strange. Recently, he appeared in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Netflix’s The Old Guard 2. Ejiofor is represented by Markham, Froggatt and Irwin, and Hirsch Wallerstein.
