The Exorcist: Believer – Latest Updates on the Remake, Cast, Release Date, and Plot

The Exorcist: Believer – A Highly Anticipated Sequel to a Horror Masterpiece

The latest information regarding the The Exorcist remake can be found here. Blumhouse Productions is now working on The Exorcist: Believer, which is a direct sequel to the original 1973 horror masterpiece The Exorcist. The 1973 film The Exorcist, directed by William Friedkin, is widely regarded as one of the very best examples of the horror genre ever created. It is one of only six horror films that have ever been nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and it is also one of the scariest films that has ever been made, especially terrifying for those who follow the Christian faith who watch it. The Exorcist, on the other hand, is adored by people of varying demographics despite the fact that it has been out for over half a century and continues to perform exceptionally well. The long-awaited official sequel to The Exorcist, which will be titled The Exorcist: Believer and will be released in 2023, is finally on its way.

The Exorcist: Believer Cast

  • Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil

  • Jennifer Nettles

  • Ann Dowd

  • Leslie Odom Jr. as Victor Fielding

  • Raphael Sbarge as Pastor

  • Lidya Jewett as Angela

  • Antoni Corone as Father Phillips

  • Olivia O’Neill as Katherine(as Olivia Marcum)

  • E.J. Bonilla as Father Maddox

  • Chandu Kanuri as Daniel

  • Norah Murphy as Hannah

  • Emily Rachel Gordon as Catholic Choir Member

  • Okwui Okpokwasili

  • Malena Cunningham Anderson as News Reporter

  • Linda Boston as Principal

  • Nick Benas as Neighbor

  • Lariah Alexandria as Deshanah

  • Justin Paul Warren as Annoying Kid Father

What is the Release Date of The Exorcist: Believer?

The latest information regarding the Exorcist reboot verifies that Blumhouse and David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer will be made available for streaming on Peacock on October 13, 2023, right in time for Halloween. The release date of The Exorcist 2 was originally set for August 2020. The release date of The Exorcist 2 comes almost precisely a year after the premiere of Halloween Ends in 2022, continuing Blumhouse and Green’s tradition of releasing new installments in their horror franchises just in time for the macabre holiday. Even if production on The Exorcist: Believer came to a close back in March, that does not mean that work on the movie is over or that there is nothing left to accomplish before the release of The Exorcist: Rebirth on October 13. The horrifying possession scenes in The Exorcist: Rebirth can be enhanced with CGI and other digital effects, all of which demand a significantly greater amount of time in post-production than the spectacular practical effects that were used in the original 1973 film adaptation of The Exorcist. These effects helped the film earn its now-famous reputation.

Who is the Director of The Exorcist: Believer?

David Gordon Green is a film director from the United States. In addition to directing the dramas George Washington (2000), All the Real Girls (2003), and Snow Angels (2007), he also directed the thriller Undertow (2004). He wrote or co-wrote the screenplays for all of these films. Pineapple Express (2008), Your Highness (2011), and The Sitter (2011) are all comedies that Green directed after making the switch to the comedy genre in 2008. The indie films Prince Avalanche and Joe (both 2013) marked his return to the tragic roles that he had played earlier in his career. This was followed by the films Manglehorn (2014), Our Brand Is Crisis (2015), and Stronger (2017). Green also directed a trilogy of slasher films in the Halloween franchise, titled Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022), which he co-wrote with regular collaborator Danny McBride. These films were Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022). In addition, Green has directed episodes of the comedy shows Eastbound & Down (2009–2013), Red Oaks (2014–17), Vice Principals (2016–17), and The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present), on all of which he has likewise worked as an executive producer.

The Exorcist: Believer | Official Trailer

What is the Plot of The Exorcist: Believer?

Some of the updates to the The Exorcist revival have focused on the narrative specifics of the next horror flick. Leslie Odom Jr., who is best known for his performance as Aaron Burr in the Broadway sensation Hamilton and its movie adaptation on Disney+, has signed on to star in The Exorcist 2. Odom Jr. will play the role of a man who is the parent of a child who is possessed by a demon. In his attempt to save his child, the man turns to Chris MacNeil, played by the original Exorcist star Ellen Burstyn, for assistance. Burstyn, who won an Academy Award for her performance in “The Exorcist,” is making her debut in the franchise’s second installment for the very first time, which lends an immediate air of distinction to the endeavor.

The behind-the-scenes picture that was included in the most recent update for The Exorcist remake divulged a lot of information about the ambitious goals for the sequel. Not only does the circle drawn on the floor provide a clue about one of the Exorcist’s new approaches, but its location also provides significant context. It is the first time in the history of the series that an exorcism has taken place in a location other than a bedroom, and the circle may be located on the floor of the dining room. Even if transitioning from a bedroom to a dining area might not seem like much of a step forward, it is nonetheless a beginning.

The renowned director Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy) paid a visit to the outdoor stairway that featured in the original version of The Exorcist, even though he does not have any direct role in the production of the film. The picture that Guillermo del Toro shared on Twitter did not have a caption, but it was published exactly one month after filming had finished on the movie. The photograph may allude to the director’s fondness for horror films, or it may also provide a clue about the direction the franchise will take in the future.

Bushra Morse
Storytelling is a big part of Bushra Morse's life, so she became a journalist. She graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Journalism and from the University of California, Los Angeles, with an MA in Visual Storytelling. Bushra has a diverse media background, having previously held positions at top media platforms before joining WS News Publishers. She writes for WS News Publishers and discusses everything from politics and social issues to pop culture and celebrity.

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