Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins Scarlett Johansson in Blumhouse's 'Exorcist' Horror Movie: A Fresh Take on the Classic
Chiwetel Ejiofor is the latest actor to join the cast of Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment's upcoming 'Exorcist' horror movie, directed by Mike Flanagan. This marks a reunion for Ejiofor and Flanagan, who previously collaborated on the acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Life of Chuck'.
The film is not a remake or sequel but rather a fresh and bold take on the iconic 'Exorcist' universe. Ejiofor will portray an ex-con turned priest, joining Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, and Diane Lane in this thrilling horror film. The original 'Exorcist', based on William Peter Blatty's novel and directed by William Friedkin, focused on the demonic possession of a young girl and the priests who attempted to save her. It was nominated for ten Oscars.
Universal Pictures has set a release date of March 12, 2027, and the film is set to be shot in New York City. The production team includes Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek Entertainment, and Flanagan's Red Room Pictures, with David Robinson producing for Morgan Creek Entertainment and Jason Blum and Ryan Turek serving as producers and executive producers, respectively, for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. Alexandra Magistro will also executive produce for Red Room Pictures.
Ejiofor, known for his Oscar-nominated performance in '12 Years a Slave' and roles in films like 'Children of Men', 'Love Actually', and 'Doctor Strange', is represented by Markham, Froggatt, and Irwin and Hirsch Wallerstein. THR encourages readers to sign up for their newsletters to stay updated on the latest entertainment news.
