The Exorcist (TV series)

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The Exorcist
File:Excorcist Fox Title Card.png
Genre
Based onThe Exorcist
by William Peter Blatty
Developed byJeremy Slater
Starring
ComposerDaniel Hart
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producers
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseSeptember 23, 2016 (2016-09-23) –
present

The Exorcist is an American horror drama television series based on the supernatural horror film series of the same name which in turn is based on the novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty. It stars Alfonso Herrera, Ben Daniels and Geena Davis. It debuted on Fox, September 23, 2016. The series was commissioned on May 10, 2016.[1]

Cast

  • Alfonso Herrera as Father Tomas Ortega
  • Ben Daniels as Father Marcus Keane
  • Geena Davis as Angela Rance
  • Brianne Howey as Katherine Rance, a former ballet dancer
  • Hannah Kasulka as Casey Rance
  • Kurt Egyiawan as Brother Bennett
  • Alan Ruck as Henry Rance
  • Giu Carol as Paloma
  • David Hewlett as the voice of the demon
  • Lynn Gerbec as Lacrosse Coach

Production

Development

Jeremy Slater wrote the pilot. On January 22, 2016, Fox ordered the pilot to be shot.[2][3] The series is described as “a propulsive, serialized psychological thriller following two very different men tackling one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession, and confronting the face of true evil.”[2]

Casting

On February 24, 2016, Brianne Howey was cast as Charlotte.[4] On February 29, 2016, Hannah Kasulka was cast as Casey Rance.[5] On March 2, 2016, Alfonso Herrera and Ben Daniels were cast as Father Tomas and Father Marcus respectively.[6][7] On March 3, 2016, Kurt Egyiawan was cast as Father Bennett.[8][9] On March 7, 2016, Geena Davis was cast as Angela Rance.[9]

Filming

Fox announced that season 1 of the show would be shot in Chicago.[10]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"And Let My Cry Come Unto Thee"Rupert WyattJeremy SlaterSeptember 23, 2016 (2016-09-23)1AZP01N/A
2"Lupus in Fabula"[11]UnknownUnknownSeptember 30, 2016 (2016-09-30)TBAN/A
3"Let 'Em In"[12]UnknownUnknownOctober 7, 2016 (2016-10-07)TBAN/A
4"The Moveable Feast"[13]UnknownUnknownOctober 14, 2016 (2016-10-14)TBAN/A

Reception

The Exorcist has received generally positive reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the series a score of 71% based on 31 reviews with an average of 5.5/10. The consensus says, "The Exorcist doesn't come close to its classic source material, but still boasts a tense narrative that manages some legitimate scares and credible special effects."[14] On Metacritic, the show has a weighted average of 61/100 based on 25 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews."[15]

References

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 10, 2016). "'The Exorcist', 'Lethal Weapon', 'Making History', 'Pitch', 'The Mick' & 'APB' Get Fox Series Orders". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  2. ^ a b Hibberd, James (January 22, 2016). "The Exorcist TV series in the works at Fox". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  3. ^ Prudom, Laura (January 22, 2016). "'The Exorcist' Pilot Ordered at Fox with Modern Twist". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (February 24, 2016). "Tracy Ifeachor Joins ABC Pilot 'Spark'; Brianne Howey In Fox's 'The Exorcist's". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (February 29, 2016). "Hannah Kasulka Joins Fox's 'The Exorcist'; Sofia Black D'Elia In 'The Mick'". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2016). "'Exorcist': Alfonso Herrera & Ben Daniels To Star In Fox Drama Pilot". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  7. ^ Slezak, Michael (March 2, 2016). "The Exorcist Reboot: Fox Pilot CastsFlesh and Bone, Sense8 Stars". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (March 3, 2016). "Geneva Carr Joins CBS Drama Pilot 'Bull'; Fox's 'The Exorcist' Adds Kurt Egyiawan". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  9. ^ a b Wagmeister, Elizabeth (March 7, 2016). "Geena Davis Cast in Fox's 'Exorcist' Reboot Pilot". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  10. ^ Metz, Nina (May 11, 2016). "Fox's 'The Exorcist,' 'A.P.B.' to film in Chicago for next TV season". Chicago Tribune. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved May 12, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  11. ^ "(EXO-102) "Chapter Two: Lupus in Fabula"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  12. ^ "(EXO-103) "Chapter Three: Let 'Em In"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  13. ^ "(EXO-104) "Chapter Four: The Moveable Feast"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  14. ^ "The Exorcist: Season 1 - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  15. ^ "The Exorcist (2016) - Season 1 Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 23, 2016.

External links

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