Sasha Calle Joins Flanagan's Exorcist

This new film marks a significant pivot for *The Exorcist* franchise, moving on from the financially disappointing 2023 installment, *The Exorcist: Believer*. That film was intended to launch a new trilogy, but those plans were scrapped after a poor critical and box office reception. Flanagan's project is being described as a "radical new take" and will be a standalone story within the same universe, not a direct sequel to *Believer*. Director Mike Flanagan is celebrated for his character-driven, atmospheric horror that prioritizes psychological dread over jump scares. His previous works, including the Netflix series *The Haunting of Hill House* and the Stephen King adaptation *Doctor Sleep*, have been lauded for their emotional depth and intricate narratives. This project will be his fourth collaboration with the production company Blumhouse. Sasha Calle is a rising star who made her big-screen debut as Supergirl in 2023's *The Flash*, becoming the first Latina to portray the iconic superhero. Before that, she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for her role as Lola Rosales in the soap opera *The Young and the Restless*. Her role in the new *Exorcist* is currently being kept under wraps. The film boasts a strong ensemble cast alongside Calle, including Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, and Diane Lane. Production is currently underway in New York City, with Universal Pictures targeting a worldwide release date of March 12, 2027.