Scarlett Johansson will star in "Scapegoat," the next film from writer-director Ari Aster at A24. No plot details have been disclosed, following Aster's pattern of keeping his projects under wraps until release. Lars Knudsen is producing for Square Peg.
This pairs one of Hollywood's most bankable stars with one of the most distinctive voices in modern horror and psychological cinema. Johansson continues her pivot toward auteur-driven projects after wrapping Mike Flanagan's "The Exorcist" reboot and James Grey's "Paper Tiger," which premieres at Cannes next week. Aster's last film "Eddington" drew mixed reviews and earned $14 million against a $25 million budget, making this A24 reunion a creative reset for both filmmaker and star.
Aster produced last year's "Bugonia" and "The Drama" starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, with the latter becoming a box office hit, showing his influence extends beyond directing.




























