Jacobi Jupe, the breakout star from Hamnet, has been cast opposite Scarlett Johansson in an upcoming Exorcist film from writer-director Mike Flanagan. The project features an all-new story set in the Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to The Exorcist: Believer. It is produced by Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek Entertainment, and Flanagan's Red Room Pictures, with filming scheduled to start in New York next year.
Project Overview
The new Exorcist movie marks another chapter in the legendary horror franchise, which originated with William Friedkin's 1973 classic. This installment, backed by Blumhouse and Universal, aims to deliver a fresh narrative distinct from David Gordon Green's 2023 film The Exorcist: Believer. Mike Flanagan, known for his work on Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, will write and direct. Producers include Jason Blum and Ryan Turek for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, David Robinson for Morgan Creek, and Flanagan via Red Room Pictures, with Alexandra Magistro executive producing.
Casting Highlights
Scarlett Johansson leads the cast in a role yet to be detailed, while Jacobi Jupe joins as a key player. The film is set to shoot in New York in 2026, emphasizing a grounded approach to the supernatural thriller genre that has defined the series.
Jacobi Jupe's Rising Profile
Jupe recently earned acclaim for his titular role in Chloé Zhao's Hamnet, co-starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The film premiered at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival and landed Jupe a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Young Actor. His previous credits include the Apple TV+ miniseries Before opposite Billy Crystal, David Lowery's Peter Pan & Wendy as Michael Darling, and the Amazon/Epix series Britannia. Jupe also leads in the musical podcast Cupid from QCode and Double Garage Films.
This casting continues the trend of blending established stars with emerging talents in major horror projects, building anticipation for Flanagan's vision within the Exorcist legacy.