Scarlett Johansson Will Star in Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Exorcist’

Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johansson will star in Mike Flanagan’s new take on The Exorcist for Universal Pictures. “Scarlett is a brilliant actress whose captivating performances always feel grounded and real, from genre films to summer blockbusters, and I couldn’t be happier to have her join this Exorcist film,” said Flanagan. Flanagan writes and directs the new film, which is set in The…

Caroline C Ryan

November 25, 2025

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Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johansson will star in Mike Flanagan’s new take on The Exorcist for Universal Pictures.

“Scarlett is a brilliant actress whose captivating performances always feel grounded and real, from genre films to summer blockbusters, and I couldn’t be happier to have her join this Exorcist film,” said Flanagan.

Flanagan writes and directs the new film, which is set in The Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer.

Flanagan is also producing via his Red Room Pictures banner alongside Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment.

Alexandra Magistro will executive produce for Red Room Pictures. David Robinson produces for Morgan Creek Entertainment. Jason Blum and Ryan Turek serve as producer and executive producer for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.