Diane Lane Joins the Next ‘Exorcist’ Movie

Diane Lane is the Latest Addition to Mike Flanagan’s ‘Exorcist’ Movie

Lane joins the likes of Scarlett Johansson and ‘Hamnet’s Jacobi Jupe in the new movie, which will start afresh in the world of demonic possession.

(Left) Diane Lane as Slim Keith in 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.' Photo: FX. (Right) Linda Blair in 1973's 'The Exorcist'. Photo: Warner Bros.

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Diane Lane is joining the next ‘Exorcist’ movie.
Mike Flanagan is writing and directing the film.
It’ll be an all-new approach.

After a brief detour into the more metaphysical side of filmmaking with ‘The Life of Chuck’ modern horror maestro Mike Flanagan is diving back into the terror genre via a new take on ‘The Exorcist.’

And with Scarlett Johansson and ‘Hamnet’ actor Jacobi Jupe already aboard, the cast, via a report from Deadline, is swelling to include Diane Lane.

The new movie won’t be a continuation of David Gordon Green’s 2023 effort ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ as plans for a trilogy flamed out following the disappointing box office returns for that.

Instead, Flanagan has written his own script, and has the backing of Universal alongside genre stalwart production companies Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.

What’s the story of the new ‘Exorcist’ movie?

(L to R) Cody Flanagan and director Mike Flanagan on the set of 'The Life of Chuck'. Photo: Neon.

Flanagan is keeping his plans quiet for now –– no details have emerged, beyond the basic idea of demonic possession –– and we don’t know how Johansson, Jupe and now Lane will factor in.

When will the new ‘Exorcist’ movie be on screens?

Universal has scheduled the new movie for release on Friday, March 12, 2027.

(Left) Scarlett Johansson arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Heather Swift / The Academy
Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) 1973's 'The Exorcist'. Photo: Warner Bros.