Greg McLean’s ‘First Exorcist’ Stars Heuston Corr
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- Greg McLean directs the biblical horror thriller “The First Exorcist,” reuniting with horror after his debut “Wolf Creek” and recent Netflix series “Territory.”
- Josh Heuston joins the cast as Alexios, with Ryan Corr also attached as a supporting lead.
- Upgrade will launch sales for “The First Exorcist” at the Cannes market, with a Q4 shoot planned.
- Helium Pictures produces the film with Mark Fennessy, aiming for a “Witch meets Passion of the Christ” tone.
- Netflix’s 9‑10% share decline underscores the relevance of McLean’s external project as a potential content source for the struggling streamer.
Why it matters: Helium Pictures and Upgrade stand to earn sales at Cannes, while Netflix’s 9‑10% share slump pushes the streamer to scout external hits like ‘The First Exorcist’ before Q4, potentially bolstering its content pipeline.
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