Father Lankester Merrin — Exorcist: The Beginning Character Profile

About Father Lankester Merrin

Veteran Jesuit priest and archaeologist confronting demonic forces in Africa and Georgetown.

Father Lankester Merrin — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Exorcism, Archaeology, Theology, Leadership, Resilience

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9.5/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Quick Facts about Father Lankester Merrin

Full Name

Lankester Merrin

Occupation

priest, exorcist

Nationality

[[Irish people

Father Lankester Merrin appears in 3 titles

• The Exorcist (1973) — character page
• Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
• Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Stellan Skarsgård

Appears in

Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (7)

• Father Lankester Merrin — Alliance Military Support — Major Granville (Julian Wadham)
• Father Lankester Merrin — Conflict Tormentor — Lieutenant Kessel (Antonie Kamerling)
• Father Lankester Merrin — Professional Colleague — Jefferies (Alan Ford)
• Father Lankester Merrin — Alliance Assistant — Joseph (Remy Sweeney)
• Father Lankester Merrin — Alliance Guide — Chuma (Andrew French)
• Father Lankester Merrin — Alliance Teammate — Father Francis (James D'Arcy)
• Father Lankester Merrin — Professional Recruiter — Semelier (Ben Cross)

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• Chuma (Andrew French)
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• Semelier (Ben Cross)
• Lieutenant Kessel (Antonie Kamerling)
• Jefferies (Alan Ford)
• Father Gionetti (David Bradley)
• Sergeant Major (Ralph Brown)
• Little Dutch Girl (Cecilia Amati)
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