Scarlett Johansson set to star in Ari Aster film Scapegoat

8 articles · Updated · Deadline · May 6

A24 will distribute the project, with Aster and Lars Knudsen producing through Square Peg and shooting planned for later this year.
Deadline reported Johansson accepted after reading Aster's script despite a packed 2026 schedule that includes the next Exorcist film and a Batman sequel.
Plot details remain undisclosed. The film marks another A24 collaboration for Aster, whose past releases include Hereditary and Cannes-premiered satire Eddington.

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