LSTFI Alumna Brianne Howey Lands Series Regular in Fox’s The Exorcist

Tommy Bernardi

Our proud LSTFI alumna Brianne Howey just booked a series regular role in Fox’s new drama pilot The Exorcist, a modern adaptation of William Blatt’s 1971 novel which inspired the iconic 1973 horror film of the same name. Written by Jeremy Slater, this one-hour drama pilot is described as a propulsive, serialized psychological thriller following two very different men tackling one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession, and confronting the face of true evil. Howie will play Charlotte, a former ballet dancer. Following a terrible accident, Charlotte is now depressed and anti-social, so much so that her mother believes she might be possessed by a demon.

We are incredibly proud of Brianne and her well-deserved success!

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