John Leguizamo: The Exorcist: Martyrs Is the Scariest Film He Has Done
The actor said on X that he was creeped out while filming the Mike Flanagan horror movie, which Universal has set for March 12, 2027.
John Leguizamo said on X that The Exorcist: Martyrs is the scariest movie he has ever been a part of, adding that he was creeped out during filming, according to comingsoon.net.
Universal Pictures has scheduled The Exorcist: Martyrs for theatrical release on March 12, 2027.
Mike Flanagan wrote and directed the film, which stars Scarlett Johansson as NYPD homicide detective Julie Miller.
The cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Sasha Calle, Jacobi Jupe, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Carla Gugino and Leguizamo.
A new story in the Exorcist universe
The film tells a new story within the Exorcist universe rather than directly following 2023's The Exorcist: Believer. Blumhouse Productions, Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment are behind the project, with Universal Pictures handling theatrical release.
Flanagan produces alongside Jason Blum and David Robinson, with Alexandra Magistro and Ryan Turek as executive producers. In October 2025, Flanagan was known for adapting Stephen King's Carrie into a television series, for writing the screenplay for DC Studios' Clayface, directed by James Watkins, and for horror credits including The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass and Doctor Sleep.
Quick answers
When is The Exorcist: Martyrs released in theaters?
Universal Pictures has scheduled the film for theatrical release on March 12, 2027.
Who is in the cast of The Exorcist: Martyrs?
Scarlett Johansson stars as NYPD homicide detective Julie Miller. The cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Sasha Calle, Jacobi Jupe, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Carla Gugino and John Leguizamo.
Who directed The Exorcist: Martyrs?
Mike Flanagan wrote and directed the film and produces alongside Jason Blum and David Robinson.