Scarlett Johansson to Star in Ari Aster's Next Film 'Scapegoat'
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Scarlett Johansson is set to star in the upcoming film 'Scapegoat', which will be written and directed by Ari Aster. The film will be distributed by A24 and produced by Lars Knudsen. This project adds to Johansson's slate of upcoming films across multiple studios.
Facts First
- Scarlett Johansson is set to star in the upcoming film 'Scapegoat'.
- Ari Aster will write and direct the project for distributor A24.
- Lars Knudsen will produce the film via his Square Peg label.
- Johansson has multiple other films upcoming, including 'Paper Tiger' premiering at Cannes and a voice role in 'Ray Gunn'.
- The casting news was first reported by the outlet Deadline.
What Happened
Scarlett Johansson has been cast to star in the film 'Scapegoat', which will be written and directed by Ari Aster. The film will be distributed by A24, with Lars Knudsen producing via his Square Peg label. This news was first reported by Deadline.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy the distinct, often unsettling cinematic worlds created by director Ari Aster ('Hereditary', 'Midsommar'), this casting signals a major new project is moving forward. You can likely expect a high-profile, artistically ambitious film to arrive in theaters, distributed by the studio A24, which is known for its curated slate of acclaimed movies.
What's Next
Production details and a release date for 'Scapegoat' have not yet been announced. In the meantime, you can see Johansson in other upcoming projects: the drama 'Paper Tiger', co-starring Adam Driver and directed by James Grey, is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next week. She also has a voice role in the animated sci-fi noir 'Ray Gunn' from Skydance Animation and has recently completed work on 'The Exorcist' at Universal.