EXCLUSIVE: Okwui Okpokwasili (Agatha: Coven of Chaos) is the newest addition to the cast of Blumhouse, Morgan Creek, Universal and Peacock‘s continuation of The Exorcist, eyed as the first film in a new franchise.
The actress joins an ensemble that also includes the original horror classic’s Ellen Burstyn, as well as Leslie Odom Jr., Olivia Marcum, Ann Dowd, Lidya Jewett and Raphael Sbarge.
The first Exorcist film from director William Friedkin grossed over $441M and won two Oscars upon its 1973 release, telling the story of Chris MacNeil’s (Burstyn) efforts to save her demon-possessed daughter Regan (Linda Blair).
The upcoming continuation helmed by David Gordon Green centers on a father (Odom Jr.) who seeks out Chris’ help when his own child becomes possessed.
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