John Leguizamo Joins Scarlett Johansson in New ‘The Exorcist’ Horror Movie for Blumhouse, Universal (Exclusive)

Mike Flanagan, known for his Stephen King adaptations 'Gerald's Game' and 'Doctor Sleep,' is writing and will direct the feature film. John Leguizamo Guido Venitucci Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text John Leguizamo has joined the head-spinning cast of Mike Flanagan’s untitled The Exorcist feature, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment’s new take on the horror classic. Flanagan wrote the script and is directing and producing the new feature, promising a “fresh and bold” take on the demonic possession story. And the feature, which begins production next week, is easily the most brightly starred Exorcist project in years. Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane are already loading up on the holy water. Related Stories Movies Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins Scarlett Johansson in New 'Exorcist' Horror Movie for Blumhouse, Universal Movies Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo and More Latino Artists Sign Open Letter Urging for "Accountability and Equity" Amid 'Deep Cuts' Casting Backlash Flanagan wrote the script and is directing and producing the new feature that is not a remake nor a sequel but set in the Exorcist “universe.” While plot details are being kept under the sheets, it is known that Johansson plays a mother and Jupe her son. Leguizamo may be playing an antagonist. Universal Pictures will release the new film theatrically and has set a March 12, 2027, release date. It is being produced by Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek Entertainment and Flanagan, who is operating via his Red Room Pictures banner. David Robinson produces for Morgan Creek Entertainment. Jason Blum and Ryan Turek serve as producer and executive producer, respectively, for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. Alexandra Magistro will also executive produce for Red Room. Leguizamo, who won a Tony in 2022 for his one-man show Latin History for Morons, can be currently heard as a voice on the billion-dollar hit Zootopia 2. He stars in the Dennis Lehane series Smoke on Apple TV+ and hosts the travel show Leguizamo Does America, now in its second season on MSNBC. He will next be seen on the big screen in a role in Christopher Nolan’s all-star epic The Odyssey, which opens worldwide July 17. Leguizamo is repped by UTA, Mosaic, Ingenuity Group and Jackoway Austen. Read More About: John Leguizamo The Exorcist THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up More from The Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision Mike Richardson Out as CEO of Dark Horse Entertainment After 40 Years