New Line Cinema has taken possession of The Rite, the true story of an American priest who studied at an exorcism school in Italy. Contrafilm's Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson will produce a feature film based on the upcoming nonfiction book by Rome-based journalist Matt Baglio. Michael Petroni signed on to write the adapted screenplay before the writers strike. Fletcher & Parry Films will co-produce with Contrafilm. Baglio was allowed to follow a young priest during months of training with a senior exorcist at a school affiliated with the Vatican. "Rite," now subtitled "The Making of a Modern Day Exorcist," is set for publication by Doubleday in early 2009. Although the book is not finished and the screenplay won't be completed until after the strike, the film is expected to include scenes of exorcisms based on the priest's experiences.
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