Flanagan praised Johansson's acting, noting her captivating and grounded performances across various film genres.
The new film is described as a 'radical new take' set within the original Exorcist universe, following the poor reception of 2023's The Exorcist: Believer.
Flanagan, known for his work on The Haunting of Hill House, aims to create the 'scariest movie' and introduce something fresh to the iconic franchise.
Production for the film has not yet begun, making the previously announced March 2026 release date unlikely.