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David Gordon Green has directed the upcoming American supernatural horror movie ‘The Exorcist: Believer’. The plot is adapted from a story by Danny McBride, Scott Teems, and David Gordon Green and the characters of William Peter Blatty.

The movie serves as the direct sequel to the 1973 movie ‘The Exorcist’ and the sixth installment of The Exorcist franchise.

The plot revolves around the parents of girls who have been possessed by demons and are desperate for help. They go in search of someone who went through similar experiences and that is Chris MacNeil from ‘The Exorcist’.

When Is The Exorcist: Believer Releasing?

The Exorcist: Believer reported in August of 2020 that Morgan Creek Entertainment would produce the new installment of The Exorcist franchise which will also serve as a reboot.

Principal photography kicked off in November of 2022 and filming wrapped early in March of 2023.

Universal Pictures released the official trailer of the movie on YouTube on 25th July 2023. The film is scheduled to be released on October 13, 2023, by Universal Pictures.

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Cast Members of ‘The Exorcist: Believer’:

Leslie Odom Jr.-

In the role of Victor Fielding, the father of a possessed child who will be tracking down Chris MacNeil, American actor-singer Leslie Odom Jr. has been cast. As Declan “Winky” Hall he was cast in the American war film ‘Red Tails’ in 2012.

In the 2017 mystery film ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ he starred as Dr. Arbuthnot. In the role of Will he was cast in the post-apocalyptic romance movie ‘Only’ in 2019. The same year he also starred as William Still in the biographical film ‘Harriet’.

Then the next year Odom played Aaron Burr in the American biographical musical drama film ‘Hamilton’ and Sam Cooke in the American drama film ‘One Night in Miami…’.

In 2021 Odom starred in three films that are the musical drama film ‘Music’ in which he played Ebo Odom, crime drama film ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ in which he played Harold McBrayer, and the romantic science fiction movie ‘Needle in a Timestack’ in which he starred as Nick Mikkelsen.

As Lionel Toussaint he played Lionel Toussaint in the 2022 American mystery film ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’.

Ellen Burstyn-

Reprising the role of Chris MacNeil from the 1973 ‘The Exorcist’, American actress Ellen Burstyn will be back in this sequel film.

Burstyn won Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Alice Hyatt in the comedy-drama movie ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’.

She was nominated for five more Academy Award nominations for the films ‘The Last Picture Show’, ‘The Exorcist’, ‘Same Time, Next Year’, ‘Resurrection’, and ‘Requiem for a Dream’.

Her other film credits include ‘Alex in Wonderland’, ‘The King of Marvin Gardens’, ‘Harry and Tonto’, ‘Providence’, ‘A Dream of Passion’, ‘Silence of the North’, ‘The Ambassador’, ‘Twice in a Lifetime’, ‘Hanna’s War’, ‘Grand Isle’, ‘Dying Young’, ‘The Cemetery Club’, ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’, ‘How to Make an American Quilt’, ‘The Spitfire Grill’, ‘Playing by Heart’, ‘You Can Thank Me Later’, ‘Walking Across Egypt’, ‘Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood’, ‘The Fountain’, ‘The Wicker Man’, ‘The Elephant King’, ‘The Stone Angel’, ‘Lovely, Still’, ‘The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond’, ‘The Mighty Macs’, ‘Wish You Well’, ‘Two Men in Town’, ‘The Age of Adaline’, ‘Wiener-Dog’, ‘Custody’, ‘The House of Tomorrow’, ‘All I Wish’, ‘The Tale’, ‘Queen Bees’, etc.

Ann Dowd-

American actress Ann Dowd has been cast in an undisclosed role in the upcoming movie. Her other film credits include ‘Bushwhacked’, the Shiloh film series, ‘The Living Wake’, ‘Familiar Strangers’, ‘Coming Up Roses’, ‘Compliance’, ‘Gimme Shelter’, ‘Wildlike’, ‘Our Brand Is Crisis’, ‘The Great & the Small’, ‘Hedgehog’, ‘American Animals’, ‘Nancy’, ‘Cowboys’, ‘Rebecca’, ‘Mass’, ‘The Independent, etc.

Jennifer Nettles-

American actress, singer, songwriter, and record producer Jennifer Nettles has also been cast for an undisclosed role in the upcoming movie. In 2015 Nettles was cast in the role of Avie Lee Parton in the American made-for-television drama film ‘Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors’.

The next year she played Avie Lee Parton in another made-for-television drama film ‘Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love’. In the 2019 biographical movie ‘Harriet’ Nettles was cast in the role of Eliza Brodess.

Norbert Leo Butz-

American actor and singer Norbert Leo Butz is another cast member of the upcoming movie. He previously starred in the films ‘Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five’, ‘Higher Ground’, ‘Greetings from Tim Buckley’, ‘Luce’, ‘Give or Take’, ‘Better Nate Than Ever’ etc.

American artist writer choreographer performer Okwui Okpokwasili and American actor and filmmaker Raphael Sbarge are other cast members of the upcoming movie whose roles have yet not been disclosed.

When Is Deadpool 3 Coming? Well, Deadpool 3 is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited movies by fans, and with the news of its production in full swing, excitement is reaching new heights.

The leaked photographs and interviews from the talented actors and crew members have sparked anticipation for the return of the intriguing character, known for his unparalleled fourth-wall-breaking comic timing.

The wait has been long since the movie was announced by Disney, taking nearly three years for the makers to finally reveal a tentative release date.

However, the wait proved to be worth it when the charismatic actor Ryan Reynolds, in his trademark Deadpool style, took to social media in September 2022 to disclose some thrilling information.

Not only did he announce the movie’s release date of May 2024, but he also delighted fans by revealing that he would be joined on-screen by none other than Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.

The prospect of seeing these two beloved Marvel characters sharing the screen has only added to the excitement and curiosity surrounding the film’s plotline and story.

As the release date approaches, fans are eagerly looking forward to more updates on the cast members, plot details, and all the surprises that Deadpool 3 has in store.

So, be sure to stay tuned and keep reading this article to catch all the latest updates on Deadpool 3 as the release date draws near.

Deadpool 3 Release Date: When Is It Coming?

Initially, Deadpool 3 was scheduled to release in theaters on September 6, 2024. However, it was later postponed to November 2024.

The latest update reveals that the release has been moved ahead once again to May 3, 2024, reducing the wait to just a few months.

Despite the writers’ strike affecting various projects, there is no information about the sequel to the Wade Wilson movie being delayed.

Disney, which owns the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has a strict policy of giving theatrical releases a 45-day head start before streaming on Disney+ can occur.

Following this policy, fans can expect to start streaming Deadpool 3 on Disney+ from June 17, 2024.

However, with a change in leadership, as Bob Igor has returned as Disney’s head, there might be potential rule alterations.

Additionally, if the movie becomes a massive hit in theaters, Disney could potentially delay its digital release and streaming to capitalize on its success at the box office.

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Major Cast Members Returning For Deadpool 3

The major cast members who are returning to reprise their roles in Deadpool 3 include the following:

Ryan Reynolds will be playing the role of Deadpool

Hugh Jackman will be playing the role of Wolverine

Leslie Uggams will be playing the role of Blind AI

Emma Corrin

Matthew McFadyen

Stefan Kapicic will be playing the role of Colossus

Morena Baccarin will be playing the role of Vanessa

Brianna Hildebrand will be playing the role of Negasonic

Shioli Kutsuna will be playing the role of Yukio

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What To Expect From Deadpool 3?

The plot of Deadpool 3 remains tightly under wraps, but it has been officially confirmed that Deadpool and Wolverine will share the same storyline.

Also, speculations arise on how the transition from Fox to MCU will be handled, especially considering Deadpool’s alleged death in the credits scene of Deadpool 2.

Additionally, the time travel rules in MCU differ from Fox, where changing the past can have significant consequences.

The plot leaks on social media platforms suggest that Deadpool may be tasked with eliminating a timeline he inadvertently created, where the X-Men, Magneto, and Xavier have killed the Avengers and taken control of humanity.

Deadpool teams up with Wolverine, assisted by a handler provided by Mobius. Actor Hugh Jackman revealed that Wolverine will survive the movie, leading up to his eventual death in Logan. The leaks also indicate that Deadpool 3 will be a multiverse movie.

Also, the filming is underway, with Ryan Reynolds spotted in the iconic Deadpool suit at various locations, including the UK, suggesting a broader range of settings compared to the previous movies filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

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More About Deadpool 3

Deadpool 3 marks a homecoming for the beloved character as Disney’s massive buyout of Fox Entertainment brings him into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The movie’s makers describe Wade Wilson as an unstable dropped into a sane world, promising a fun-filled experience with Ryan Reynolds reprising the iconic role.

Reynolds’ tweets about healthy discussions on mental health have sparked curiosity around the film’s theme.

Marvel Studios head, Kevin Feige, hints at elevating the movie’s scale to match iconic MCU films like Civil War, Infinity War, and Thor: Ragnarok.

With a release date set for May 3, 2024, fans can anticipate an exciting and worthwhile addition to the MCU.