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Johansson Stars in Ari Aster's New Thriller 'Scapegoat'
7 May
Summary
- Scarlett Johansson to star in Ari Aster's upcoming film, 'Scapegoat'.
- The film is written and directed by Ari Aster, with A24 distributing.
- Johansson adjusted her busy 2026 schedule to accommodate the film's shoot.
Scarlett Johansson will lead the cast of 'Scapegoat,' a new film helmed by director Ari Aster. The project, written by Aster himself, marks a reunion with distributor A24, known for releasing his past four films. Aster and his partner Lars Knudsen will produce through their Square Peg banner.
Plot details for 'Scapegoat' remain undisclosed, a characteristic of Aster's filmmaking. However, his scripts consistently draw significant attention due to their originality. Johansson was reportedly enthusiastic about the role after reading the script.
To accommodate the film's production schedule, which is planned for later this year, Johansson adjusted her already demanding 2026 calendar. Her prior commitments included starring in the next Exorcist film and shooting the next Batman sequel. She also recently contributed to the Jurassic World franchise with 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' in 2025.
