Scarlett Johansson is set to star in “Scapegoat,” the next original feature from writer-director Ari Aster. Multiple outlets report that Aster is directing the film from a script he penned, and that the project is moving forward at A24, with the studio also serving as the distributor. Johansson’s casting is described as part of Aster’s continued return to feature filmmaking after his recent work, with the film’s story details not publicly disclosed. Variety and IndieWire both note that the plot remains under wraps, while Deadline frames the development as Aster ultimately selecting “Scapegoat” as his follow-up after taking time to determine his next original feature. No release date or production start timeline is provided in the reports. The announcements focus on Johansson’s involvement, Aster’s role as writer-director, and A24’s participation, with the creative and narrative specifics withheld for now.
Scarlett Johansson to Star in Ari Aster’s Next A24 Film ‘Scapegoat’
Scarlett Johansson is set to star in “Scapegoat,” the next original feature from writer-director Ari Aster. Multiple outlets report that Aster is directing the film from a script he penned, and that t...
- Scarlett Johansson is set to star in Ari Aster’s next film, “Scapegoat.”
- Ari Aster is writing and directing the project.
- A24 is involved as the film’s distributor.
- The plot and story details are not yet disclosed.
- No release date or production schedule is reported in the sources.
After outrunning dinosaurs for the “Jurassic World” franchise, Scarlett Johansson is extending her detour in the indie and auteur space. The Oscar nominee is set to star in “Scapegoat,” the next film from writer-director Ari Aster. The “Hereditary” and “Eddington” filmmaker will team once with A24 as his distributor. Naturally, no plot details are available […]
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