Ari Asterscreenwriter and director of the acclaimed horror hits Hereditary y Midsummeris preparing his fifth feature film, titled Scapegoatwhich also marks his fifth partnership with the independent studio A24.
The most recent news announces that Jude Law (Black Rabbit, Contagion) is in negotiations to join the cast headed by Scarlett Johansson (Jurassic World: Rebirth), Deadline reported.
In recent days, Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein, Euphoria) also joined the cast.
Scapegoat will focus on a surgeon, played by Johansson. The character must operate a character inspired by Jake Paul, who dies during surgery. The plot will show the consequences of her death and the scrutiny that the surgeon will facemainly by the main antagonists: his wife and his brother. the wife will be inspired by Erika Kirk, and brother in Logan Paul.
For some context, Erika Kirk is the wife of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was murdered in September 2025 while holding a debate organized by his organization Turning Point USA, in Utah. On the other hand, brothers Jake and Logan Paul are two American brothers, who gained popularity as Internet content creators.
The script was written by Aster.
At the moment there are no more details about the thriller that will be distributed in theaters by A24.
It is planned to start filming before the end of the year, to adjust to Johansson's schedule, who had previous commitments with the filming of The Exorcist by Mike Flanagan – already completed – and The Batman Part II by Matt Reeves –now in production–.
Aster will also direct and produce with his company Square Peg alongside Lars Knudsen.
Aster's four previous films are Hereditary, Midsummer, Beau is Afraid y Eddington. The last two were also produced by the filmmaker.
Source: https://cine3.com/jude-law-elenco-scapegoat-ari-aster-a24/
