Mike Flanagan’s upcoming film set in the world of The Exorcist continues to grow its already stacked ensemble.
Carl Lumbly and John Leguizamo are among the latest actors joining the project, which is being written and directed by Mike Flanagan.
The untitled film, produced by Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster alongside Morgan Creek Entertainment, is set for a theatrical release from Universal Pictures on March 12, 2027.
A Growing Ensemble
Lumbly and Leguizamo join a rapidly expanding cast that already includes:
- Scarlett Johansson
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Laurence Fishburne
- Jacobi Jupe
- Diane Lane
- Sasha Calle
Flanagan also recently added 11 longtime collaborators to the film, including:
- Rahul Kohli
- Hamish Linklater
- Gil Bellows
- Robert Longstreet
- Matt Biedel
- Samantha Sloyan
- Kate Siegel
- John Gallagher Jr.
- Benjamin Pajak
- Carla Gugino
Many of these actors have worked with Flanagan across his previous projects including Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House, The Fall of the House of Usher, Gerald’s Game, and Ouija: Origin of Evil.
What We Know About the Film
Production is expected to begin soon in New York City, with most story details still under wraps. What has been confirmed is that the film will tell an entirely new story set within The Exorcist universe, rather than continuing the storyline from 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer.
Scarlett Johansson will reportedly play a mother, with Jacobi Jupe portraying her son. Leguizamo is believed to be taking on a possible antagonist role, though character details for most of the ensemble have not yet been revealed.
Flanagan is producing the project through his Red Room Pictures banner, alongside David Robinson for Morgan Creek Entertainment and Jason Blum for Blumhouse.
A New Direction for the Franchise
With Flanagan at the helm, the project is expected to bring a fresh take on demonic possession stories while leaning into the character-driven storytelling that has defined his previous work.
The filmmaker has built a reputation for blending emotional depth with horror — something seen in projects like Doctor Sleep and Midnight Mass — and this new entry aims to bring that same approach to one of the genre’s most iconic franchises.