Actor Russell Crowe to Portray Former Chief Exorcist of Rome in Upcoming Film

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Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe will portray Rome’s former chief exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth in a new movie entitled “The Pope’s Exorcist.”

Crowe is known for his roles in “Gladiator”, “Les Misérables,” “Noah,” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” to name a few.

Australian screenwriter and director Julius Avery will direct the project.

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The film will take its story from Fr. Amorth’s writings, including his exorcism accounts. Avery obtained licensing from Loyola Productions and producer Michael Patrick Kaczmarek of Jesus & Mary.

Filming will begin in September in Ireland.

“It’s been a goal of mine to work with Russell,” Avery told The Hollywood Reporter. “To collaborate with him on the amazing Pope’s Exorcist is truly a dream come true.”

About Fr. Gabriele Amorth

Fr. Amorth was Rome’s chief exorcist from 1986 until his death in 2016 at age 91. As of 2013, he reportedly performed approximately 160,000 exorcisms during his career.

In 1990, the Italian priest co-founded the International Association of Exorcists. The organization now has several hundred members.

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Fr. Amorth spoke about the many ways in which the demonic affects the world, including attacks on politicians and the family.

He also said invoking St. John Paul II is a powerful weapon against the demonic, explained that “ISIS is Satan,” and discussed St. Padre Pio’s battles with demons.

Here’s a video about his life:

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