Cast of The Conjuring: Last Rites – Full Cast Guide

Few horror franchises have built as loyal a following as The Conjuring universe. With The Conjuring: Last Rites, fans are getting what the official site calls “one last case” for paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. This cast breakdown covers every confirmed actor, their roles, and the lingering questions about who’s truly in the film.

Release: International Sep 3, 2025 · North America Sep 5, 2025 ·
Cast confirmed: 12+ actors ·
Franchise entry: 9th

The cast list below draws from multiple sources with varying degrees of confirmation.

Twelve roles confirmed so far, with one clear pattern: the franchise leans heavily on returning Warren family members while introducing the entire Smurl clan for the haunting at the center of the story.

Who stars in The Conjuring: Last Rites?

The official movie website lists six principal actors alongside many supporting names. The Conjuring: Last Rites site (Warner Bros.) confirms Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Steve Coulter, and returning franchise players John Brotherton and Shannon Kook. The Horror Film Wiki expands the Smurl family with Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, Molly Cartwright, and Tilly Walker, though these additions have not been officially confirmed by the studio.

This mix of familiar and new faces signals the franchise’s final chapter.

Which roles are returning from earlier films?

Four major characters carry over from previous Conjuring entries:

• Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson) – lead paranormal investigator since The Conjuring (2013).
• Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) – clairvoyant investigator, returns for what the site calls “one last case.”
• Judy Warren (Mia Tomlinson) – daughter of Ed and Lorraine, now portrayed by a new actress (Sterling Jerins played the role in earlier films).
• Father Gordon (Steve Coulter) – priest and ally from The Conjuring (2013) and The Conjuring 2.

Supporting returning players include John Brotherton as Officer Brad Hamilton and Shannon Kook as Officer Drew Thomas, both from the first film. TV Guide confirms these five returning names in its lead cast list.

The recasting of Judy Warren is the most notable shift in the returning lineup.

Who are the new characters? The Smurl family and Tony Spera

The film is based on the real-life Smurl haunting case, and the cast list is heavy with the Smurl family members. According to the Horror Film Wiki, Rebecca Calder plays Janet Smurl, Elliot Cowan plays Jack Smurl, Kíla Lord Cassidy plays Heather, Beau Gadsdon plays Dawn, Molly Cartwright plays Shannon, and Tilly Walker plays Carin. Ben Hardy takes the role of Tony Spera—the Warrens’ real-life son-in-law and manager, a character not seen before in the film series. Wikipedia additionally lists Peter Wight and Kate Fahy as the Smurl grandparents, and Emmy Nolan as a 10-year-old Judy Warren in flashback scenes—though these details carry medium confidence and should be treated as unconfirmed.

Spera’s presence could reframe how audiences view the Warrens’ legacy.

Are there cameos or younger versions?

Wikipedia reports that Madison Lawlor plays a young Lorraine Warren and Orion Smith plays a young Ed Warren. These roles would imply flashback sequences to the Warrens’ early career, possibly tied to the Smurl case’s origin. However, the official site does not list Lawlor or Smith, so these remain speculative. The Horror Film Wiki does not include them either, adding to the uncertainty.

When does the film release and when can we stream it?

Three windows, one discrepancy: the official site only commits to theatrical, while Rotten Tomatoes lists a streaming date. This gap suggests a 32-day theatrical window before digital release—standard for Warner Bros. horror titles.

Three windows, one discrepancy: the official site only commits to theatrical, while Rotten Tomatoes lists a streaming date. This gap suggests a 32-day theatrical window before digital release—standard for Warner Bros. horror titles.

The streaming window remains the biggest open question for fans.

Release timeline

• September 3, 2025 – International theatrical premiere (Official site).
• September 5, 2025 – North American release (theatrical & IMAX, Official site).
• October 7, 2025 – Reported streaming date on Rotten Tomatoes (Rotten Tomatoes).

The implication: the film will enjoy a month-long exclusive theatrical run, a choice that balances fan demand with Warner Bros.’ shifting digital strategy.

What’s confirmed vs. what’s unclear

The pattern: official sources are tight-lipped about younger versions and secondary Smurl characters, while fan wikis fill the gaps. Until the studio updates the cast page, treat the expanded list as plausible but unverified.

Quotes from the film’s marketing

“For one last case, the Warrens reunite to face the most terrifying haunting of their careers.”

– The Conjuring: Last Rites official synopsis (Official site)

“This is the one that started it all, and the one that ends it all.”

– Promotional tagline from early marketing materials

These taglines underscore the film’s promotional emphasis on finality.

Why this cast matters for horror fans

The final chapter of the Warrens’ cinematic story leans on the same emotional anchors that made the franchise a phenomenon: Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson’s chemistry, a real-life haunting with a large family, and the promise of closure. For fans who have followed the series since 2013, the casting choices—both returning and new—create a sense of finale. For casual viewers, the Smurl case offers a fresh entry point without requiring deep franchise knowledge.

For the New Line Cinema team (Official site), the choice is clear: deliver a satisfying send-off for the Warrens, or risk diminishing the brand’s legacy. Given the 14-year run and nine films, the bar is high.

For a full breakdown of the actors joining Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in this final chapter, check out the complete cast guide for The Conjuring: Last Rites on the same topic.

Frequently asked questions

The FAQ above addresses the most common queries among fans.

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