Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins ‘The Exorcist’ Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor has officially joined the cast of the upcoming film in the acclaimed horror franchise, ‘The Exorcist.’ Following his collaboration with director Mike Flanagan on ‘The Life of Chuck,’ Ejiofor’s addition brings further excitement to the project.
Production Details
This new installment will also feature Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, and Diane Lane. It is produced by a collaboration among Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek, and Universal Pictures. Principal photography is set to begin soon in New York City.
Release Information
The film is slated to hit theaters on March 12, 2027. Unlike previous entries, this film presents an entirely original storyline, distinct from ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ which was released in 2023.
Creative Team
- Director and Producer: Mike Flanagan (via his Red Room Pictures banner)
- Executive Producer: Alexandra Magistro (Red Room Pictures)
- Producer: David Robinson (Morgan Creek Entertainment)
- Producers: Jason Blum and Ryan Turek (Blumhouse-Atomic Monster)
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Career Highlights
Ejiofor is well-known for his Oscar-nominated performance in ’12 Years a Slave,’ where he also received a BAFTA award. His extensive filmography includes notable titles such as:
- Doctor Strange
- The Martian
- Children of Men
- American Gangster
- Inside Man
- Love Actually
His recent projects include ‘The Old Guard 2’ for Netflix and ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.’ He is set to appear next in ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ by Paramount and ‘The Backrooms’ from A24.
Directorial Ventures
Ejiofor made his debut as a director with ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,’ which was released on Netflix. His second directorial effort, ‘Rob Peace,’ premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned a NAACP Image Award nomination.
Awards and Recognition
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s work has been widely recognized, earning him an Olivier Award, as well as nominations for Emmys and Golden Globes. He received an honorary CBE for his services to drama, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Ejiofor is represented by several agencies, including Markham, Froggatt and Irwin, Premier PR, as well as Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman.
