Hey folks, Harry here... Who on Earth would you have play a young Father Merrin? Who is the young Max Von Sydow... or younger Max Von Sydow? I can't even begin to think of one. We haven't heard too much about the EXORCIST PREQUEL in a while, but it seems like they are ramping up production to move forward prior to the 'anticipated strikes'. Last I had heard about this project was about 11 months or so back when they were trying to involve Guillermo Del Toro, who was just busy with other projects at the time. The problem is this... How far are the filmmakers prepared to go with this? This should not be about morphing and computer tricks, but about the truly frightfully horrendous things that exist or pretend to exist in the world we live. I've seen all of the EXORCIST flicks, and imagine I will see this as well... My preference is that they make an amazingly scary film.... Somehow in this saccharine world we live in where folks are scared to use the word HORROR and instead say THRILLER... I have my doubts. Here ya go...
All Hell Set To Break Loose in Downtown LA
Producers of the prequel to the classic film The Exorcist hold open casting call
WHO: Hundreds upon hundreds of boys hoping to have a chance at fame.
WHAT: Open casting call for the lead role in the upcoming prequel to The Exorcist. Applicants should ideally be
African-American males between 10 and 14 years old.
Simultaneously and separately, Power 106 FM will be awarding fabulous prizes to people who give their best impression of someone who is possessed by the Devil. Power 106’s Joe Grande will be present to “exorcize” all contestants.
The prequel to The Exorcist, traces the story of Father Merrin back to his first encounter with the Devil during his missionary work in Africa. The film is scheduled to begin principal photography in Spring 2001 in the U.S., England and Africa.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 7 from 4:30 – 7:30pm
WHERE: Inner City Arts - 720 Kohler Street, Downtown Los Angeles
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
