Jacob Elordi in talks to star in Ari Aster’s ‘Scapegoat’ with Scarlett Johansson

Actor Jacob Elordi is in talks to co-star alongside Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming film ‘Scapegoat’, directed by Ari Aster. The project is being developed by A24, marking a continued collaboration between Aster and the studio.

While official plot details remain strictly under wraps, various industry reports have circulated conflicting speculations. Some insiders suggest the film is a thriller involving a doctor treating an internet-famous individual, while others describe it as a science-fiction romance or a traditional drama.

Aster is writing and directing the film from his own screenplay, producing alongside Lars Knudsen through their Square Peg banner. If negotiations are finalized, production is expected to begin later this year or in early 2026.