David Gordon Green is directing a new sequel to The Exorcist for Universal, Blumhouse, and Morgan Creek that will pave way for a planned trilogy. The original 1973 film is widely regarded as one of the scariest movies of all time, telling the story of a young girl possessed by a demon named Pazuzu. The two companies co-produced the original film, and now they’ve teamed up to do it again for this new installment. Pazuzu is back in this Exorcist reboot with some key differences. Production was unexpectedly delayed due to Hurricane Harvey when it destroyed the production offices and set in New Orleans. But now everything is back on track since they found a new headquarters in Louisiana and have enough insurance money to put up so construction may soon be underway again.
Do you know about the release date of Exorcist Reboot:
This film will be released on 13 October 2023. The release date was changed to this by Blumhouse and Morgan Creek productions. The cast of the movie is yet to be announced. The two companies will announce their casting in the next coming months.
Here is the plot of Exorcist Reboot discussed:
The first plot details were provided with last year’s tease, “Odom Jr. will play the father of a possessed child. Desperate for help, he tracks down Ms. Burstyn’s character.” The site also revealed that the movie will be a sequel to the original 1971 film and not a remake.
The Name of Cast & Characters of Exorcist Reboot:
- Ellen Burstyn. Chris MacNeil.
- Ann Dowd.
- Leslie Odom Jr.
- Rory Gross. Tyler.
- Nedim Jahic. Demon. (voice)
- Nick Benas. Neighbor
What inspired the director to write Exorcist Reboot?
The film is inspired from a true story where David Gordon Green was the director who is the writer of this film. He was inspired by the recent events in Texas about Hurricane Harvey.
What’s your expectation about Exorcist Reboot?
It will remain to be a box office hit with its trailer. The movie will have a huge collection of high-quality budget behind it and will go high without any doubt that’s why Blumhouse and Morgan Creek had independently decided to come up with this production again after The Mephisto Waltz. This time it’s not just based on a classic but also based on an otherworldly concept of possession which is often associated with demonic possession but has no basis in reality.
Who are the directors favorite characters and why?
The favorite character of David Gordon Green is Ellen Burstyn who played the role of Chris MacNeil in the original. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he broke down why his co-star was so important to him. “There are a few people that I’ve worked with over the years that I’ve always been interested in working with again, but there’s one person who I would love to work with again and that’s Ellen Burstyn,” Green explained. “When this came up, it was kind of like a chance to work with her again, so I just jumped at it.”
What is the storyline of the Exorcist Reboot?
The storyline of Exorcist Reboot is based on a young boy named Tyler who has a magical power to heal people, but is also connected to the other side and can do things that are beyond anyone’s imagination. Unsuspecting people around him get affected by this demonic spirit that possesses his body. The mother of Tyler, Chris MacNeil played by Ellen Burstyn tries to save her son from Pazuzu who is an evil force. She will try to save everybody around him including herself and the people around him.
What themes does the Exorcist Reboot explore?
The themes that are explored in the movie are:
- Possession
- Supernatural
- Healing
- [DVD] -Mental Illness & Demons
What do the reviewers think of Exorcist Reboot?
The reviewers loved the original movie and they think that this will be a big hit. They loved the classic horror genre that is known for its scares. The reviewers also liked David Gordon Green’s directing style and audiences would surely love his work on this one too because he is well-experienced in writing and directing different genres of horror movies which he has done in the past.
