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Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins Mike Flanagan’s Standalone Exorcist Film

The Oscar-nominated actor reunites with filmmaker Mike Flanagan on a standalone entry set for a 2027 theatrical release.

Overview

  • Ejiofor boards the all-new Exorcist universe film alongside Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe and Diane Lane.
  • Universal has dated the movie for March 12, 2027, with production planned in New York City.
  • Flanagan wrote the script and will direct and produce through his Red Room Pictures banner.
  • Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek are producing, with Jason Blum, Ryan Turek, David Robinson and Alexandra Magistro among the producers and executive producers.
  • Trade outlets report, citing unnamed sources, that Ejiofor may play an ex-con turned priest, a detail not officially confirmed.