Fan Casting Laurence Olivier as Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (1983)

kylewhite made this fan casting suggestion on October 6, 2022. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson, Peggy Ashcroft and John Gielgud, dominat...

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Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (1983)

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Laurence Olivier

Father Lankester Merrin

The Exorcist (1983)

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The Exorcist (1983)

"What an excellent day for an exorcism."

by William Peter Blatty

When a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.

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Laurence Olivier is known for his roles in Rebecca, Spartacus, and Trumbo. He has been suggested by fans for 281 roles on myCast, including Scar in The Lion King (1960's). Similar actors include Alec Guinness, Christopher Lee, and Marlon Brando. Laurence Olivier was suggested to play Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (1983) by kylewhite. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Christopher Lee, Peter O'Toole, and Peter Cushing. The Exorcist (1983) has 11 roles, including Sharon Spencer, Father Damien Karras, and Chris MacNeil.