Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson is officially playing the lead role in The Exorcist franchise, marking her first big step into a full-fledged horror film. According to a report from Deadline, the two-time Oscar nominee was cast to star in the next installment of the iconic series written and directed by Mike Flanagan.
“Scarlett is a brilliant actress whose captivating acting always feels grounded and genuine, from genre films to summer blockbusters, and I couldn’t be more pleased to have her joining this film.” the Exorcist Film,” Mike was quoted as saying.
The untitled feature will become the seventh film in the long-running franchise, which began in 1973 with Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn. It “will tell a completely new story.” Exorcist Universe and it’s not a sequel 2023 Exorcist: Believer,
According to reports, both Universal and Blumhouse appear committed to taking the series in a completely different direction Believer Failed to generate the profitable trilogy that had been envisioned. While the previous film had grossed approximately $136 million globally on a budget of $30 million, it still fell well short of expectations – especially in light of the studio’s investment of $400 million to secure the rights to the three films. Poor reviews as well as financial performance led director David Gordon Green to exit the franchise and trilogy plans were abandoned.
Mike – who has built a reputation as one of horror’s most distinctive voices with projects like hill house haunt And gerald’s game – Now taking over the reins. However his theatrical productions have seen varied commercial results (Ouija: Origin of Evil strike big, doctor sleep Low), he has described this new Exorcist project as “the scariest movie I’ve ever made.”
Meanwhile, the casting of Scarlett signals serious franchise ambitions. he recently helped jurassic world: rebirth Dominated the global box office with approximately $869 million worldwide, proving that their franchise strength is unmatched. Insiders say the schedule had to be coordinated around some of his upcoming projects, but this film is expected to move higher on the priority list.
Scarlett – who has been expanding her creative footprint – made her directorial debut this year eleanor the greatWhich premiered in Cannes. She will next be seen in James Gray’s film paper tiger Unlike Miles Teller and Adam Driver. Actor has won a Tony Award before a view from the bridge and one for bafta lost in TranslationWith double Oscar nomination in 2019 marriage story And jojo rabbit,