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‘The Conjuring’ Prequel in Development, With Rodrigue Huart in Talks to Direct

The move follows Last Rites reaching about $487 million worldwide, signaling a studio push to extend the horror franchise.

Overview

  • Variety and The Hollywood Reporter say Warner Bros. and New Line are developing a prequel centered on the early years of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
  • Short‑film filmmaker Rodrigue Huart is in talks to helm the project, with no deals officially closed yet.
  • Franchise writers Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg are attached to pen the screenplay, according to multiple reports.
  • Casting remains unresolved, and the roles played by Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson could shift to younger actors for the period story.
  • HBO is also developing a Conjuring universe series with Nancy Won as showrunner, as the nine‑film franchise has generated roughly $2.7 billion to date.