Leslie Odom Jr. to lead sequel to The Exorcist with Ellen Burstyn reprising role from original
Universal Pictures and Peacock have acquired worldwide rights to create new IP based on The Exorcist franchise in partnership with Blumhouse and Morgan Creek.
Encompassing three films in total, the deal further solidifies the partnership between Universal and Peacock. Along with Universal’s celebrated history with Blumhouse, the deal gives both property and audiences optionality without forgoing the theatrical experience.
Academy Award nominee Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton, One Night in Miami) is set to kick off the fresh new take of the beloved property – a continuation of the quintessential possession horror film. Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn (Pieces of a Woman, Requiem for a Dream) will also reprise her role as Chris MacNeil. David Gordon Green (Halloween Kills, Halloween) will direct the first film – reuniting him with Universal and Blumhouse after the success of reviving the Halloween franchise.
“There’s no better time to be joining forces with the team at Peacock, reuniting with the great team at Universal and finally getting to work with my friends at Blumhouse, than on this classic franchise,” said David Robinson, Morgan Creek President.
“David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, Scott Teems and Peter Sattler have put together a compelling continuation of this iconic tale and I can’t wait to bring this to fans around the world.”
The first film in The Exorcist trilogy will be released theatrically on October 13, 2023.