Scarlett Johansson (41) Spotted Filming Chilling New ‘The Exorcist’ in NYC — First Look at Her Darkest Role Yet

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Production is now underway on the new The Exorcist movie, and Scarlett Johansson has been spotted filming scenes in New York City.

I was thrilled to see director Mike Flanagan announce on social media on March 13th that they’ve officially started working on the new Exorcist film! He simply posted, “Day 1… here we go. #theexorcist,” and it was such a great feeling to finally get that confirmation that things are actually moving forward. As a huge fan, I’ve been waiting for this news for ages!

This film completely restarts the popular horror series, ignoring previous storylines to head in a new direction. Director and writer Mike Flanagan has stated he aims to deliver a revitalized and frightening take on the classic. He shared, “The Exorcist inspired me to become a filmmaker, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to create something new, bold, and truly scary within that world.”

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Scarlett Johansson stars in the film, marking her debut in the horror genre. She signed on in late 2025 and was the first actor confirmed for the project. Since then, the cast has grown to include stars like Diane Lane, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, Sasha Calle, and John Leguizamo, among others. Blumhouse and other companies associated with the franchise are producing the movie.

Scarlett Johansson on the set of Mike Flanagan’s ‘THE EXORCIST’ in New York. 📷

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Let me tell you, getting this new Exorcist movie made was a real rollercoaster. After The Exorcist: Believer didn’t quite hit the mark, the studio scrapped all plans for sequels. They decided a complete reboot was the way to go and brought in Mike Flanagan in 2024, which I was thrilled about! But things took a while because he had other commitments, juggling projects before fully diving back into this one. It felt like a long wait, but I’m hoping it’ll be worth it.

Filming is underway in New York, with Michael Fimognari as the cinematographer. The movie is set to be released in theaters on March 12, 2027 – a date many fans have noticed is a Friday the 13th, which is fitting for a horror film.

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2026-03-17 17:14