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“The Pope’s Exorcist”: A Trilogy in the Making? Russell Crowe Teases Future Sequels
Nearly a year after its release, The Pope’s Exorcist, a supernatural thriller starring Russell Crowe, continues to be a horror fan favorite, boasting a current Rotten Tomatoes score of 81%. The film doesn’t fare as well on the rating aggregator site among critics. However, I prefer to see what the fans think rather than the critics.
Initially brought to audiences by Columbia Pictures and Screen Gems, the film not only garnered attention for its chilling narrative but also for the promise of unfolding into a larger cinematic experience. Russell Crowe recently shed light on the potential future of The Pope’s Exorcist, hinting at a trilogy that could further delve into the dark and enigmatic world of exorcisms.
In an interview with The Six O’Clock Show, Crowe revealed that discussions for a sequel are currently underway, with the initial vision for The Pope’s Exorcist being the first chapter of a trilogy. “The producers originally got the kick off from the studio not just for one sequel but for two,” Crowe explained, acknowledging a current pause in development due to changes in studio leadership. Despite these hurdles, Crowe remains optimistic about the trilogy’s prospects, highlighting the rich source material available for further exploration of Father Gabriele Amorth’s character and his encounters with the demonic. “We set that character up that you could take him out and put him into a lot of different circumstances. And remember, the man that’s based on, Gabriele Amorth, he wrote 12 books. So we have more than enough source material to do one or two more of those films.”
Father Gabriele Amorth, the real-life Vatican exorcist portrayed by Crowe, is a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue. With over 100,000 exorcisms to his name, Amorth’s life and work offer a deep well of stories ripe for cinematic adaptation. His detailed accounts of battling demons, documented in two international bestsellers and additional writings, provide a factual backdrop to the film’s supernatural narrative. This foundation not only adds credibility to the story but also opens up numerous possibilities for future installments.
Directed by Julius Avery and penned by a team of skilled writers, The Pope’s Exorcist brought together a talented cast, including notable names such as Alex Essoe, Daniel Zovatto, and Franco Nero. The film was praised for its unique blend of horror and drama, anchored by Crowe’s compelling portrayal of Amorth. The collaborative effort behind the scenes, coupled with the source material’s depth, sets the stage for a sequel that could expand the narrative scope and delve deeper into the themes of faith and darkness.
What are your thoughts on The Pope’s Exorcist potentially becoming a trilogy? Are there aspects of Father Amorth’s life or specific cases you hope to see explored in future films? Share your thoughts and speculations in the comments below.
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Netflix Releases First BTS ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ Footage
It’s been three long years since Netflix unleashed the bloody, but enjoyable Fear Street on its platform. Released in a tryptic fashion, the streamer broke up the story into three episodes, each taking place in a different decade which by the finale were all tied together.
Now, the streamer is in production for its sequel Fear Street: Prom Queen which brings the story into the 80s. Netflix gives a synopsis of what to expect from Prom Queen on their blog site Tudum:
“Welcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.”
Based on R.L. Stine’s massive series of Fear Street novels and spin-offs, this chapter is number 15 in the series and was published in 1992.
FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN IS NOW IN PRODUCTION 🩸 Welcome to Shadyside High. We're gonna have a killer time. pic.twitter.com/jDl0zRa2CH
— Netflix (@netflix) April 30, 2024
Fear Street: Prom Queen features a killer ensemble cast, including India Fowler (The Nevers, Insomnia), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket, The Idol), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls, Above the Shadows), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Cinnamon), Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Chris Klein (Sweet Magnolias, American Pie), Lili Taylor (Outer Range, Manhunt) and Katherine Waterston (The End We Start From, Perry Mason).
No word on when Netflix will drop the series into its catalog.
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Live Action Scooby-Doo Reboot Series In Works at Netflix
The ghosthunting Great Dane with an anxiety problem, Scooby-Doo, is getting a reboot and Netflix is picking up the tab. Variety is reporting that the iconic show is becoming an hour-long series for the streamer although no details have been confirmed. In fact, Netflix execs declined to comment.
If the project is a go, this would be the first live-action movie based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon since 2018’s Daphne & Velma. Before that, there were two theatrical live-action movies, Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), then two sequels that premiered on The Cartoon Network.
Currently, the adult-oriented Velma is streaming on Max.
Scooby-Doo originated in 1969 under the creative team Hanna-Barbera. The cartoon follows a group of teenagers who investigate supernatural happenings. Known as Mystery Inc., the crew consists of Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Shaggy Rogers, and his best friend, a talking dog named Scooby-Doo.
Normally the episodes revealed the hauntings they encountered were hoaxes developed by land-owners or other nefarious characters hoping to scare people away from their properties. The original TV series named Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! ran from 1969 to 1986. It was so successful that movie stars and pop culture icons would make guest appearances as themselves in the series.
Celebrities such as Sonny & Cher, KISS, Don Knotts, and The Harlem Globetrotters made cameos as did Vincent Price who portrayed Vincent Van Ghoul in a few episodes.
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BET Releasing New Original Thriller: The Deadly Getaway
BET will soon be offering horror fans a rare treat. The studio has announced the official release date for their new original thriller, The Deadly Getaway. Directed by Charles Long (The Trophy Wife), this thriller sets up a heart racing game of cat and mouse for audiences to sink their teeth into.
Wanting to break up the monotony of their routine, Hope and Jacob set off to spend their vacation at a simple cabin in the woods. However, things go sideways when Hope’s ex-boyfriend shows up with a new girl at the same campsite. Things soon spiral out of control. Hope and Jacob must now work together to escape the woods with their lives.
The Deadly Getaway is written by Eric Dickens (Makeup X Breakup) and Chad Quinn (Reflections of US). The Film stars, Yandy Smith-Harris (Two Days in Harlem), Jason Weaver (The Jacksons: An American Dream), and Jeff Logan (My Valentine Wedding).
Showrunner Tressa Azarel Smallwood had the following to say about the project. “The Deadly Getaway is the perfect reintroduction to classic thrillers, which encompass dramatic twists, and spine-chilling moments. It showcases the range and diversity of emerging Black writers across genres of film and television.”
The Deadly Getaway will premiere on 5.9.2024, exclusively ion BET+.
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