Now available on PVOD and digital services, The Pope's Exorcist will be heading to Blu-ray and DVD on June 13th. In support of the home media release, I had an opportunity to have a spoiler-filled chat with Daniel Zovatto, who told me all about playing Father Esquibel, working with Russell Crowe, and more!
"Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican (Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe), The Pope’s Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden."
Directed by: Julius Avery, Screenplay by: Michael Petroni and Evan Spiliotopoulos, Screen Story by: Michael Petroni and R. Dean McCreary & Chester Hastings, Based on the books “An Exorcist Tells His Story” and “An Exorcist: More Stories” by: Fr. Gabriele Amorth, Produced by: Doug Belgrad, Michael Patrick Kaczmarek, Jeff Katz, Executive Producers: Jo Homewood, Sophie Cassidy, Edward J. Siebert, SJ, Cast: Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, and Franco Nero
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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