In Julius Avery's supernatural horror film, The Pope's Exorcist, Russell Crowe dons the collar and robe of Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican's chief exorcist (which is a real, actual position) who is tasked by the Pope with confronting the forces of evil that threaten to invade the souls of the innocent.

The Pope's Exorcist movie review: Russell Crowe brings humour, gravitas in a mediocre horror film

A trailer for The Pope's Exorcist is here. The supernatural horror film is directed by Overlord helmer Julius Avery and stars Russell Crowe as Chief Exorcist of the Vatican Father Gabriele Amorth.

The Pope's Exorcist trailer: Russell Crowe's exorcist faces a powerful demon in this horror movie. Watch

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'A Beautiful Mind' actor Russell Crowe will next be seen in a supernatural horror thriller titled 'The Pope's Exorcist,' in which he will portray the real-life character of Father Gabriele Amorth, the chief exorcist of the Vatican City, who performed over 100,000 exorcisms in his life.

Russell Crowe to play Vatican City’s chief exorcist in upcoming horror-thriller 'The Pope's Exorcist' 