Change of plans after “The Exorcist: Confession”: Will a new director take the helm for the sequels?

‘The Exorcist: Confession’ has now marked the start of a new trilogy in cinemas, which sees itself as a continuation of William Friedkin’s unforgettable horror classic ‘The Exorcist’ from 1972. Production company Blumhouse and director David Gordon Green follow the same concept that the new three-part series ‘Halloween’ (2018-2022) into a hit.

Unlike the return of Michael Myers, “The Exorcist: Confession” was not particularly well received by audiences or global critics. Now you might want to use this as a reason that Groen in an interview with the has announced that he will no longer be allowed to sit in the director’s chair for the two sequels to ‘Confession’ that are already plannedbut only helps navigate the story.

David Gordon Green has not been fired!

But before you rush to judgment here, it’s important to classify the statements: It was never clearly stated that David Gordon Green would direct the entire “The Exorcist” trilogy. However, it was heavily implied – especially after his ‘Halloween’ tease. Ultimately, it could very well be that other filmmakers are chosen to direct further ‘Exorcist’ films. But that doesn’t mean Green was fired.

Green would certainly like to direct ‘The Exorcist: Deceiver’ (the original title), but he is ‘officially not on board’, as he told the BBC. explained. So it remains quite exciting to see in which direction the sequels will develop. Especially because Blumhouse is also heavily in financial debt in this case, having put up no less than $400 million to secure the rights to the brand. “The Exorcist: Confession,” which grossed $45 million worldwide in its first weekend, is impossible to cover that amount alone.