Scarlett Johansson To Star In Ari Aster's 'Eddington' Follow
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ari Aster is directing a new original feature titled "Scapegoat," written by himself, with Scarlett Johansson set to star, reuniting with distributor A24.
- The plot details for "Scapegoat" are being kept secret, consistent with Aster's previous films, and production is planned for later this year to fit Johansson's busy 2026 schedule.
- Johansson, coming off a successful 2025 including "Jurassic World: Rebirth," was highly interested in the script despite her commitments to upcoming high-profile projects like the next "Exorcist" film and the "Batman" sequel.
- Both Aster and Johansson have recent Cannes Film Festival ties, with Aster's satire "Eddington" premiering last year and Johansson's directorial debut "Eleanor the Great" premiering recently, highlighting their ongoing prominence in the film industry.
