Laurence Fishburne Joins Flanagan's Exorcist Cast

Laurence Fishburne has joined the cast of Mike Flanagan's upcoming adaptation of The Exorcist, marking the latest addition to a high-profile ensemble for the horror project. The film, set for theatrical release on March 12, 2027, through Universal Pictures, stars Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Diane Lane, and young actor Jacobi Jupe alongside Fishburne. Production is slated to begin filming in New York City.

Flanagan, acclaimed for his work on Netflix series such as The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, is writing, directing, and producing the movie under his Red Room Pictures banner. The project represents a fresh take on the iconic 1973 horror classic directed by William Friedkin, operating within the same continuity as the original but not continuing the storyline from 2023's The Exorcist: Believer. That earlier installment, directed by David Gordon Green, drew mixed reviews from critics and audiences and failed to meet box office expectations, leading producers to abandon plans for a trilogy.

Details about the plot remain limited, though Flanagan has described the film as an opportunity to create what he considers the scariest movie of his career. The story is...