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One of many largest talks exploding throughout the shadows of the horror neighborhood has to do with filmmaker David Gordon Inexperienced’s The Exorcist sequel — which is already slated for an October launch later this yr. To date, the much-anticipated sequel has enlisted the performing prowess of Glass Onion star Leslie Odom Jr. and the directing experience of Inexperienced, who just lately helmed the rebooted Halloween trilogy. And now, the upcoming horror extravaganza has recruited one other surprising star to affix the fearful enjoyable — and that will be actress Olivia Marcum.
Earlier at this time, Deadline formally introduced that Marcum, who portrayed Matilda in Matilda The Musical, is the newest performer hooked up to the bone-chilling installment. Except for her work as Matilda, the upcoming follow-up is ready to be Marcum’s first main horror function — the place she might be becoming a member of the forged alongside Odom Jr., Black Panther star Lidya Jewett, and The Exorcist veteran Ellen Burstyn.
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Little or no info concerning the aforementioned sequel has been launched to date, however Inexperienced himself did reveal that the horror movie will function a direct sequel to William Friedkin’s iconic 1973 unique. Curiously sufficient, nonetheless, it has beforehand been reported that Friedkin may have no artistic energy over the latest installment — regardless of initially bringing the story to life on the large display.
Regardless of the movie boasting a parade of newcomers and failing to borrow inspiration from the franchise’s unique director, horror stans are greater than amped as much as witness Inexperienced’s challenge attain fruition. And the truth that the film is predicted to launch on a Friday the thirteenth makes all of it that a lot better.
The Exorcist sequel is predicted to terrify audiences beginning on October 13, 2023.