By MICHAEL GINGOLD
The actress is making the jump from JURASSIC WORLD to the realm of religious horror.
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have announced that Scarlett Johansson, seen earlier this year in JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, will star in the upcoming EXORCIST feature they’re producing with Morgan Creek Entertainment for Universal Pictures release. Her role in the movie, described as a “radical new take” on the classic property, has not yet been revealed. Written and directed by Mike Flanagan, the film is set to shoot in New York City and “will tell an all-new story set in THE EXORCIST universe and is not a sequel to 2023’s THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER.” It had been announced for a release on March 13, 2026, though writer/director/producer Mike Flanagan has stated that there’s “No way” it will make that date, since he’s been busy on the CARRIE series for Amazon MGM Studios.
“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,” Flanagan says. We’ll bring you more details as we find ’em out!
