Jacobi Jupe Joins Scarlett Johansson in New 'Exorcist' Reboot

The 'Hamnet' star will play Johansson's son in the highly anticipated horror film.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:07pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered glass lens reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the dark, unsettling tone of a new horror film adaptation.A chilling new take on the classic 'Exorcist' horror franchise promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.NYC Today

Jacobi Jupe, the rising star known for his acclaimed performance in 'Hamnet', has joined the cast of the upcoming 'Exorcist' reboot alongside Scarlett Johansson. The new take on the classic horror franchise is being directed by Mike Flanagan and produced by Blumhouse. While plot details are being kept under wraps, it's believed Jupe will portray Johansson's son in the film.

Why it matters

The 'Exorcist' franchise is one of the most iconic horror series of all time, and this new reboot promises to bring a fresh and bold perspective to the classic story of demonic possession. Jupe's involvement, along with Johansson's star power and Flanagan's horror pedigree, has fans excited to see how this new iteration will redefine the genre.

The details

Principal photography for the new 'Exorcist' is set to begin in March in New York. While the plot is being kept under wraps, it's believed that Jupe will portray Johansson's son in the film. The project is being directed by Mike Flanagan, known for his adaptations of Stephen King's works and his chilling TV shows like 'Midnight Mass' and 'The Haunting of Hill House'.

  • Principal photography is set to begin in March 2026 in New York.
  • The original 'Exorcist' film was released in 1973.

The players

Jacobi Jupe

A rising young actor known for his acclaimed performance in the film 'Hamnet'.

Scarlett Johansson

The acclaimed actress who will star in the new 'Exorcist' reboot.

Mike Flanagan

The director of the new 'Exorcist' film, known for his horror adaptations and TV shows like 'Midnight Mass'.

Blumhouse

The production company behind the new 'Exorcist' reboot.

Universal Pictures

The studio co-producing the new 'Exorcist' film.

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What’s next

Principal photography for the new 'Exorcist' film is set to begin in March 2026 in New York.

The takeaway

The involvement of rising star Jacobi Jupe, along with Scarlett Johansson's star power and Mike Flanagan's horror expertise, has fans excited to see how this new 'Exorcist' reboot will redefine the iconic horror franchise.