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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The Exorcist (2003)

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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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 1,055 roles on myCast, including Suggestions in Celebrities You Wish Were Still Alive. Similar actors include Christopher Lee, Alan Rickman, and Jeremy Irons. John Hurt was suggested to play Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003) by siddarthsid. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen, and Michael Caine. The Exorcist (2003) has 9 roles, including Father Damien Karras, Chris MacNeil, and Lieutenant William F. Kinderman.

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