Chiwetel Ejiofor, the acclaimed star of “12 Years a Slave” and the “Doctor Strange” franchise, has officially joined the cast of the upcoming “The Exorcist” project. The film is being helmed by director Mike Flanagan, the visionary creator behind “The Haunting of Hill House.”
The actor is set to portray a former inmate who has found a new calling as a priest.
This fresh reimagining of William Friedkin’s legendary horror classic boasts a high-profile ensemble that already includes Scarlett Johansson, Diane Lane, and Jacobi Jupe.
The global theatrical premiere is scheduled for March 12, 2027.
