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Jude Law Joins Scarlett Johansson In Ari Aster’s Next Movie ‘Scapegoat’ At A24
Jude Law is in negotiations to co-star alongside Scarlett Johansson in Ari Aster's thriller "Scapegoat", which the acclaimed director has written and will direct. A24, which has distributed Aster's previous four films, will handle distribution, with Jacob Elordi also recently joining the cast. This project represents Aster's long-awaited follow-up to "Eddington", marking a significant addition to a film that has generated considerable industry interest.
The plot remains under wraps, though speculation from insiders suggests several possible directions—a story about a doctor operating on an internet-famous person, a science-fiction romance, or a traditional drama representing a departure for Aster. Law brings significant momentum to the project, having completed a remarkably active twelve-month period that included the Star Wars series "The Skeleton Crew", the Emmy-nominated Netflix limited series "Black Rabbit", a role as Vladimir Putin in "The Wizard of the Kremlin", and production on Nancy Meyers' forthcoming film. He will next appear in Apple's "Wild Things" opposite Andrew Garfield.
In short
- Jude Law joins Scarlett Johansson in Ari Aster's thriller "Scapegoat"
- Plot details remain secret amid various industry speculation
- Law caps busy twelve months with A24 prestige project
Explained simply
Ari Aster is a writer and director known for films including Hereditary and Midsommar. A24, the independent film company behind those releases, is set to distribute his next film, which also has Scarlett Johansson and Jacob Elordi attached.
The story has not been made public, and reports about possible plots remain unconfirmed. Jude Law is in talks to join the cast; he is a British actor whose recent work has included television, film and stage roles.
The project matters to the film industry because it brings together established actors with a director whose work has drawn attention, and continues Aster’s partnership with A24. Its cast and plot may shape interest in the film, though details remain limited.
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