Overview
- Flanagan said on BlueSky that his film “isn’t a retread” of Frank Darabont’s 2007 movie and that “the differences start page 1.”
- He is attached to write and direct for Warner Bros., with Red Room producing alongside Tyler Thompson and Spyglass’s Gary Barber and Chris Stone, and Alexandra Magistro executive producing for Red Room.
- The announcement drew puzzled reactions from some fans, prompting Flanagan’s public clarification that he will take a different approach from prior screen versions.
- No production start or release date has been announced, and Flanagan is currently preparing a new Exorcist installment slated for March 12, 2027.
- Flanagan has a strong track record with King adaptations, including Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and The Life of Chuck, with additional King projects in development.