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Sir Anthony Hopkins will be going from playing a god in Thor, to battling the devil with his next project, The Rite. The seventy two year old Hopkins has been signed by New Line to play a priest in the film who is an expert in exorcisms who uses unconventional methods .
Mikael Hafstrom (Derailed) will direct The Rite, which is adapted from Matt Baglio’s book that is based on true events. The book’s story follows a disillusioned young priest in training who enrolls in exorcism school and sees his faith both tested and ultimately cemented. Hopkins will play the young priest’s mentor and guide.
The script was penned by Michael Petroni (Queen of the Damned). No word on further casting or when shooting will commence.
