Deadline has reported that the highly anticipated The Exorcist film, which is the first of a rebooted trilogy, will feature the actress Lidya Jewett as part of its cast. Jewett is a young and talented actor with over 15 film and television credits. She has appeared in several popular feature films, including Netflix’s Nightbooks and Ivy + Bean, as well as the Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures, Black Panther, and The Darkest Minds. In addition, Jewett has also appeared on popular TV shows like Good Girls, Grey’s Anatomy, and Bunk’d. She is represented by Paradigm and Luber Roklin Entertainment and attorney Derek Kroeger.
Blumhouse, Morgan Creek, Universal, and Peacock have acquired The Exorcist for $400 million in a collaboration. Joining Jewett in the film are Oscar nominee Leslie Odom Jr., Ann Dowd, and Ellen Burstyn, who will be reprising her role as Chris MacNeil. It will be thrilling for horror fans of all ages to see this continuation of the classic possession movie.
In addition to his roles as producer and director of the recent Blumhouse/Miramax Halloween trilogy, David Gordon Green will also serve as director of this upcoming film. As of now, The Exorcist is on track for a theatrical release on Oct. 13 despite a temporary delay in production last December.
What Made The Exorcist So Successful
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As we approach nearly half a century since its release, The Exorcist continues to be a cultural touchstone for the horror genre. The film shattered box office records and expectations upon its initial release in 1973, ultimately becoming the highest-grossing domestic horror film of all time with a worldwide gross of over $441 million.
Additionally, the movie was so much more than a financial success. Both at its release and decades later, the film’s impact can be seen in its critical recognition. Ellen Burstyn was nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award for her role in the movie, and the film as a whole received an impressive ten Oscar nominations. The Exorcist’s historic Best Picture nomination was another of its most notable accomplishments. Until this nomination, no horror film had ever received an award in this category, marking a significant change in the horror film industry’s perception.
Peter Sattler is writing the new Exorcist screenplay, with contributions from Scott Teems, Danny McBride, and David Gordon Green. As part of Blumhouse’s production, Jason Blum will produce with Ryan Turek overseeing the project. David Robinson and James Robinson will produce for Morgan Creek. Executive producers include Green, McBride, and Couper Samuelson.
