The Pope’s Exorcist: A Sequel to the Film Starring Russell Crowe Would Be in Development
According to what was reported by Bloody Disgusting, a portal dedicated mainly to horror cinema, a sequel to The Pope’s Exorcist (here is our review), the film starring Russell Crowe and based on the memoirs of Father Gabriel Amorth, would be officially in development. Costing only 18 million dollars, the film directed by Julius Avery has now collected around 52 million dollars worldwide. A result that, despite the divisive reception that the film has encountered, would be sufficient to push forward the stories of Amorth and his exorcisms.
We know that the film has not escaped controversy, considering the delicate subject matter. In particular, these flared up with its theatrical release. Controversy joined by the Vatican itself, which railed against the reinventions and excessive splatter featured in the film. An official confirmation is now awaited regarding the creation of a sequel, but for those who have seen the film, the fact that there may be a sequel is not entirely a surprise. The Pope’s Exorcist up to bring the real activities of Amorth to the big screen, particularly numerous and documented.
The Pope’s Exorcist: A Sequel In Development
At the moment, however, there are no further details on the possible sequel, but if this were to happen, Crowe’s return to the role of the protagonist should be certain. While waiting to be able to find out more, we recall that The Pope’s Exorcroom is still in the room and which tells the story of Father Amorth who, investigating the terrifying possession of a boy, will end up discovering an age-old conspiracy that the Vatican has desperately sought to keep hidden. The indiscretion comes exclusively from the Bloody Disgusting portal according to which The Pope’s Exorcist 2 would already be in the works with Russell Crowe back on board. The film has so far earned $52 million at the worldwide box office on a relatively low budget, costing only $18 million. Very different numbers from Renfield, which instead cost 65 million and so far, has only collected 17.9.
The Pope’s Exorcist chronicles the exorcisms of Father Amorth who, investigating a boy’s terrifying possession, will eventually uncover a centuries-old conspiracy that the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden. Numerous criticisms have also rained down for the choice to show a key moment of the film in the latest trailer released on the net.
The Inspirations of The Director
While not having seen William Friedkin’s film in its entirety, The Pope’s Exorcist director Julius Avery explained that he saw The Exorcist III, which inspired him. “I really liked it because there was a lot of action and over-the-top fantastical elements, and I was drawn to that showmanship”. What if The Pope’s Exorcist was the beginning of a new saga? We talk about it in our in-depth study.
Source: Bloody Disgusting
