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Ella Purnell, Caleb Landry Jones & Samba Schutte Latest To Join Ari Aster’s ‘Scapegoat’ For A24 & Square Peg
Ari Aster has added Ella Purnell, Caleb Landry Jones and Samba Schutte to the cast of *Scapegoat*, his upcoming film for A24 and Square Peg. The project’s plot and character details remain secret, although various unconfirmed reports have suggested possible medical, science-fiction, romantic or dramatic elements.
The newly announced actors join Scarlett Johansson, Jacob Elordi and Jude Law. Aster is directing from his own script, with Lars Knudsen producing; Purnell is known for *Fallout*, Jones for films including *Get Out*, and Schutte for Apple TV+’s *Pluribus*.
In short
- Aster’s *Scapegoat* adds three notable actors.
- The film’s plot remains closely guarded.
- Johansson, Elordi and Law were previously announced.
Explained simply
Ari Aster is a film director and screenwriter whose work includes the horror films Hereditary and Midsommar. Scapegoat is a new film he is directing from his own script for A24, the independent film company, and Square Peg, a production company.
The cast includes Scarlett Johansson, Jacob Elordi and Jude Law, alongside Ella Purnell, Caleb Landry Jones and Samba Schutte. Purnell is known for the television series Fallout, Jones for films including Get Out, and Schutte for Pluribus.
The film’s plot and the characters’ roles have not been announced, so its subject and genre remain unclear. For now, the main known details are its director, producers and cast.
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