Los Angeles, Nov. 25 -- Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson is set to step into the spooky and haunted world of 'The Exorcist', taking the celebrated franchise further with the next instalment.

According to Deadline, Scarlett Johansson will feature in the upcoming instalment of the iconic horror series from writer-director Mike Flanagan.

Speaking about her casting, Flanagan shared, "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," as quoted by Deadline.

With Johansson's casting, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, the studio known for horror, has shifted its focus to reviving the franchise.

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