Fan Casting Bill Nighy as Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003)

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Bill Nighy as Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003)

Bill Nighy

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William Francis Nighy (born 12 December 1949) is an English actor. Known for his work on screen and stage, he has received numerous awards, including two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award and nomi...

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Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003)

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Bill Nighy

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Father Lankester Merrin

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The Exorcist (2003)

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The Exorcist (2003)

The Devil Inside.

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.

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Bill Nighy is known for his roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, About Time, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. He has been suggested by fans for 6,526 roles on myCast, including Alfred Pennyworth in Every Batman Character. Similar actors include Ralph Fiennes, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Bill Nighy was suggested to play Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003) by siddarthsid. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Anthony Hopkins, Donald Sutherland, and John Malkovich. The Exorcist (2003) has 9 roles, including Father Damien Karras, Chris MacNeil, and Lieutenant William F. Kinderman.

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