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  • Scarlett Johansson Will Star in Mike Flanagan’s ‘Exorcist’ Reboot

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    With all the excitement over Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Carrie series for Prime Video, you might have forgotten he’s also the point person tasked with bringing The Exorcist back to form in the wake of 2023’s forgettable The Exorcist: Believer. Now, that project has taken a huge step by casting a huge star: Scarlett Johansson.

    Johansson, last seen on screen in Jurassic World Rebirth—she’s expected to return for its recently announced sequel as well—is a prolific actor who has excelled across genres, with both indie and blockbuster success. But she hasn’t made too many horror films (Under the Skin being one exception; maybe there are some 8 Legged Freaks defenders too?), meaning The Exorcist by way of Flanagan is somewhat new turf for her.

    Of course, there’s no word yet on what the story of this new Exorcist will be. A press release simply notes this will be a “radical new take” on the story, which made Hollywood history thanks to William Friedkin’s 1973 adaptation of William Peter Blatty’s novel.

    What that will look like remains to be seen, but The Exorcist has had a colorful screen history to date. The Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn-starring original is a masterpiece; the 1977 sequel is not quite a camp classic. The Exorcist III is a supernatural serial-killer thriller directed by Blatty himself, and there are two competing fourth films of varying quality that tell the same story. Plus, there was a really good TV show that ran for two seasons, and then Believer—a series low despite bringing back both Blair and Burstyn.

    “Scarlett is a brilliant actress whose captivating performances always feel grounded and real, from genre films to summer blockbusters, and I couldn’t be happier to have her join this Exorcist film,” Flanagan said in the press release, which also (thankfully) specifies yet again that his film is not a sequel to Believer.

    It will shoot in New York City, and despite earlier reports that it would be coming in 2026, that has very likely shifted. The press release did not specify a release date.

    Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

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  • Things We Saw Today: P-22, The King of Los Angeles, Has Died

    Things We Saw Today: P-22, The King of Los Angeles, Has Died

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    Southern Californians, and Angelenos in particular, are mourning today because our beloved mascot and champion of the people, P-22 was humanely euthanized. P-22 first came into our hearts and trail cams over a decade ago and has charmed us ever since. A bachelor for his entire mountain lion life, he nevertheless had won the love of an entire city. He migrated from the Santa Monica mountains to his home in the Hollywood Hills, where he lived for the rest of his life.

    Unfortunately, over the past few months, he began displaying abnormal and erratic behavior, including acting aggressively toward people and their dogs. The LA wildlife team was able to sedate and capture P-22 in order to provide medical service and retirement to a nature preserve. Unfortunately, they discovered he had several chronic illnesses and grievous injuries from being hit by a car and they had no choice but to euthanize him. Rest well our shy, solo King and may you be prowling mightily in the great beyond. – LA Times

    In happier news, Mike Flanagan favorite Rahul Kohli is shooting his shot. He tweeted today about his interest in being cast as the Gunslinger for Flanagan’s upcoming The Dark Tower series for Amazon Prime. As someone who finds Kohli very hot, I am for this!

    Mama Mia! A semi-truck crash spilled 40,000 pounds of meatballs onto a Virginia highway! I can’t tell if those firemen are lining up to work, or to have dinner. – mystateline.com

    Piers Morgan Defender, former talk show host, and wife of Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne was hospitalized this morning after a medical emergency. I hope she’s ok, and I also hope she at some point apologizes for defending Morgan’s racist and misogynistic remarks about Meghan Markle! – Variety

    And finally, Ohio’s heartbeat law – which would effectively ban most abortions in the state – will remain blocked after a ruling on Friday from the state’s First District Court of Appeals. Thank god! This means that, for now, abortions in Ohio can continue through 20 weeks of pregnancy. Which is the same standard that the state had maintained (until this point) for years. – Dayton Daily News

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    Brittany Knupper

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