Fan Casting John Hurt as Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003)

siddarthsid made this fan casting suggestion on August 1, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

John Hurt as Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003)

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Sir John Vincent Hurt (January 22, 1940 – January 25, 2017) was an English actor whose career spanned over five decades. He came to prominence for his role as Richard Rich in the film A Man for All...

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Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003)

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John Hurt

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Father Lankester Merrin

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The Exorcist (2003)

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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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John Hurt is known for his roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. He has been suggested by fans for 945 roles on myCast, including Celebrity You Wish You Could Bring Back To Life in Dawn Medrek's myCast Choice Awards. Similar actors include Christopher Lee, Jeremy Irons, and Anthony Hopkins. John Hurt was suggested to play Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003) by siddarthsid. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Bill Nighy, Anthony Hopkins, and John Malkovich. The Exorcist (2003) has 9 roles, including Father Damien Karras, Chris MacNeil, and Lieutenant William F. Kinderman.

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