Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has joined Scarlett Johansson in the cast of a new Exorcist movie. Mike Flanagan is writing and directing the project. The addition brings a Best Actor nominee and MCU veteran to the horror film.
The entertainment industry has seen another high-profile casting announcement for a revival of the iconic horror franchise. Chiwetel Ejiofor, known for his Oscar-nominated performance in '12 Years a Slave' and roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe such as in 'Doctor Strange,' will star alongside Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming Exorcist movie.
Mike Flanagan, acclaimed for his work on horror series like 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'Midnight Mass,' is penning the screenplay and taking the director's chair. This marks a significant project for Blumhouse Productions, which acquired the rights to the Exorcist franchise in 2021 and has been developing multiple entries.
Details on Ejiofor's role remain under wraps, but the film promises to continue the legacy of William Friedkin's 1973 classic, which grossed over $440 million worldwide and won two Oscars. Johansson was previously announced as the lead, adding star power to what is expected to be a major horror release.
The news broke on February 4, 2026, generating buzz among fans eager for fresh takes on supernatural terror. No release date has been set, but Flanagan's involvement suggests a focus on atmospheric dread and psychological depth.
