Jacob Elordi Circling Ari Aster's Next Film At A24 Starring Scarlett Johansson
Deadline
β’Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000
π° What Happened
Deadline exclusively reported that Oscar-nominated star Jacob Elordi is in talks to co-star opposite Scarlett Johansson in the Ari Aster-directed A24 thriller 'Scapegoat'. Aster wrote the screenplay and is directing, with A24 distributing. Plot details are under wraps, with speculation ranging from a doctor operating on an internet-famous person to a sci-fi romance.
π The Backstory
Elordi was reportedly taking a well-earned break after a busy run, and this would be his next project. Aster, known for films like 'Hereditary' and 'Eddington', has released his past four films through A24 and produces under his Square Peg banner with Lars Knudsen. A24 has become a primary home for the auteur's projects.
π― Why It Matters
The pairing of a rising star like Elordi with an acclaimed horror-thriller director like Aster and a marquee name like Johansson signals a high-profile A24 release. It could define Elordi's next career chapter and generate strong awards-season attention. The secrecy around the plot itself is generating significant industry buzz.
Deadline exclusively reported that Oscar-nominated star Jacob Elordi is in talks to co-star opposite Scarlett Johansson in the Ari Aster-directed A24 thriller 'Scapegoat'. Aster wrote the screenplay and is directing, with A24 distributing. Plot details are under wraps, with speculation ranging from a doctor operating on an internet-famous person to a sci-fi romance.
Elordi was reportedly taking a well-earned break after a busy run, and this would be his next project. Aster, known for films like 'Hereditary' and 'Eddington', has released his past four films through A24 and produces under his Square Peg banner with Lars Knudsen. A24 has become a primary home for the auteur's projects.
The pairing of a rising star like Elordi with an acclaimed horror-thriller director like Aster and a marquee name like Johansson signals a high-profile A24 release. It could define Elordi's next career chapter and generate strong awards-season attention. The secrecy around the plot itself is generating significant industry buzz.