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Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins Mike Flanagan’s New Exorcist Film Set for 2027

The project resets the franchise with an all-new story, filming in New York this spring.

Overview

  • Ejiofor’s casting is confirmed, joining Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe and Diane Lane in the ensemble.
  • Mike Flanagan will write, direct and produce through Red Room Pictures in partnership with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek.
  • Universal has dated the theatrical release for March 12, 2027.
  • The film is a fresh story set in The Exorcist universe rather than a continuation of 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer.
  • Plot and roles remain under wraps, with trade reports suggesting Ejiofor may play an ex-con turned priest, which has not been officially confirmed.