Preparations are continuing for Ari Aster’s new A24 film Scapegoat, and Jude Law is reportedly at the signing stage to share the lead with Scarlett Johansson, who previously joined the cast. While the plot is being kept under wraps, the production is said to center on a doctor who operates on an internet-famous person; it is also rumored to be either a science-fiction love story or a drama in the vein of Aster’s previous work. Jacob Elordi, who was nominated for an Oscar for Frankenstein, is also in talks for a role. Filming is targeted to begin this year, depending on Johansson’s schedule. The 41-year-old Johansson has completed Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist and will star in The Batman: Part II. Aster, known for Hereditary and Midsommar, made Beau Is Afraid in 2023 and Eddington, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year. The 53-year-old Law will play Siegfried in Wild Things.
Why it matters
The casting makes it possible to assess the film not only through Ari Aster’s previous work but also through the on-screen dynamic Scarlett Johansson and Jude Law will create together. However, since the production’s genre and central story have not yet become clear, it remains uncertain where the project will fit within the line of Aster’s Hereditary, Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid and Eddington. Jude Law’s deal is still at the signing stage, while Jacob Elordi’s involvement remains at the discussion stage, so the final cast has not been confirmed. The fact that filming depends on Johansson’s schedule also shows that the planned start is directly tied to the actors’ calendars. These details make the film a project to watch not only for those following Aster’s new work but also for those tracking possible changes to the cast.