Diane Lane Joins the Cast of Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist Film

Mike Flanagan’s reboot of The Exorcist has just gained another stellar addition to its cast with Diane Lane joining Scarlett Johansson and Jacobi Jupe. This update on the classic horror film marks the second attempt to revive the franchise in recent years, following the 2023 release of The Exorcist: Believer, which aimed to kick off a new trilogy but ultimately fell flat with both critics and audiences.

Flanagan, celebrated for his fresh takes on iconic horror tales like The Haunting of Hill House and The Fall of the House of Usher, is set to bring his unique vision to The Exorcist. He expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “This is an opportunity to do something that I believe has never been done within the franchise – something that honors what came before it but isn’t built on nostalgia. I really just saw an opportunity to make the scariest movie I’ve ever made. I know expectations are high. No one’s more intimidated than I am.”

Diane Lane, widely recognized for her portrayal of Ma Kent in recent years, has been a prominent figure in Hollywood since the ’80s, earning numerous nominations from prestigious awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, and SAG awards. Her involvement adds a significant level of prestige to Flanagan’s already impressive cast, aligning with his reputation for working with top-tier talent.

Production for The Exorcist is reportedly set to begin in the spring, with a release date targeted for March 27, 2027.