The Rite

Directed by Mikael Håfström

Written by Matt Baglio, Michael Petroni

Based on The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist by Matt Baglio

Starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue & Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States

Language: English

Håfström began working on the exorcism thriller in February 2010. Håfström began casting in March for the lead roles of Father Lucas and Michael Kovak, deciding on Anthony Hopkins and Colin O'Donoghue. The film was produced by Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson under their Contrafilm Studios company.

Inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he's in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil's reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.