Blumhouse’s “Bold” Reboot of ‘The Exorcist’ Looking To the Power of Scarlett To Compel Audiences To Forget Past Failures

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Mike Flanagan’s reimagining of the classic horror series is gaining momentum. According to Deadline, the production is hoping to cast a well-known actor to lead the film. Following the success of revitalizing the Jurassic World franchise, Blumhouse is aiming to bring a unique vision to this potential revival of the beloved horror series.

I was honestly worried after The Exorcist: Believer didn’t quite land. It felt like the future of the franchise was up in the air! I heard they’d originally planned another movie with the same director, but after the box office results, that was scrapped. Then, thankfully, Mike Flanagan stepped in – I’m a huge fan of his work on Doctor Sleep and The Haunting of Hill House! He’s going to be writing and directing a completely fresh take, ignoring what happened in Believer, which I think is a brilliant move. And now, it sounds like Scarlett Johansson is joining the cast – that’s amazing news! Flanagan himself said…

As a critic, I’ve always been consistently impressed by Scarlett’s talent. She brings such authenticity to every role, whether it’s in a smaller film or a huge action movie. So, I’m genuinely thrilled she’s signed on for this new Exorcist project – I think she’s going to be fantastic.

According to the report, Johansson was among a group of high-profile actors who discussed the project with the studio. The studio is investing heavily in it, hoping to attract a large audience by pairing well-known stars with the successful track record of director Flanagan. This is an effort to finally turn a profit on the franchise, which they purchased for $400 million.

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2025-11-25 01:17