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Scarlett Johansson Begins Filming New Exorcist Reboot

3/13/2026

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Filming for Mike Flanagan's reboot of The Exorcist has begun in New York, featuring Scarlett Johansson in her first horror role.
Mike Flanagan confirmed the start of production on social media, sharing a behind-the-scenes image.
The film is described as a radical new take, set in the same universe as the 1973 classic, but it tells a different story about a rookie detective confronting unimaginable evil.
The cast includes Jacobi Jupe, Diane Lane, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Laurence Fishburne.
The Exorcist is scheduled for release on March 12, 2027.

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Story summary

Filming for Mike Flanagan's reboot of The Exorcist has begun in New York, featuring Scarlett Johansson in her first horror role.
Mike Flanagan confirmed the start of production on social media, sharing a behind-the-scenes image.
The film is described as a radical new take, set in the same universe as the 1973 classic, but it tells a different story about a rookie detective confronting unimaginable evil.
The cast includes Jacobi Jupe, Diane Lane, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Laurence Fishburne.
The Exorcist is scheduled for release on March 12, 2027.