Ann Dowd has joined the first planned film The Exorcist A trilogy by Blumhouse, Universal and Morgan Creek Productions. The Emmy winner joins previously announced cast members including Leslie Odom Jr. and Ellen Burstyn, who reprises her role as Chris McNeil.
The film is directed by David Gordon Green, with whom Dowdy previously worked on the drama. Our brand is crisis. Scott Timms, Danny McBride and Greene worked on the story with Peter Sattler and Greene writing the screenplay.
The original was directed by William Friedkin. The Exorcist, which became a sensation in 1973. The story follows a 12-year-old girl who is possessed by a mysterious creature and how far her mother and two Catholic priests go in an attempt to save her. The film was nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, as well as an acting nomination for Burstyn.
Universal and Peacock acquired worldwide rights to create a new intellectual property based on The Exorcist franchise in association with Blumhouse and Morgan Creek. The first film in the planned trilogy will hit theaters on October 13, 2023, with Universal showing the film in both theaters and Peacock. Universal spent $400 million on the deal.
Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse. David Robinson and James Robinson will produce for Morgan Creek. Green, McBride and Cooper Samuelson will executive produce. Ryan Turek is overseeing the Blumhouse project.
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Source: Hollywood Reporter
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