{"id":1926912,"date":"2026-05-07T07:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1926912"},"modified":"2026-05-07T07:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:40:06","slug":"scarlett-johansson-is-entering-the-ari-aster-multiverse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1926912","title":{"rendered":"Scarlett Johansson Is Entering the Ari Aster Multiverse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F07%2FScarlett-Johansson-A24-Ari-Aster-new-film-Scapegoat-casting-news-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                   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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and produce the upcoming A24 feature film titled <\/span><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span>The project marks the first collaboration between the Academy Award nominee and visionary director Ari Aster<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Production is slated to begin in late 2026 under Aster and Lars Knudsen\u2019s Square Peg production banner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Scarlett Johansson is officially set to star in <\/span><span>Ari Aster<\/span><span>\u2019s newest <\/span><span>A24<\/span><span> film, <\/span><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><span>. The project, which is currently slated for a late 2026 production start, pairs the Academy Award nominee with the visionary director behind <\/span><i><span>Hereditary<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>Midsommar<\/span><\/i><span> for a project that anchors the next era of Square Peg\u2019s output.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><span> is positioned as a significant production milestone for Lars Knudsen\u2019s Square Peg banner, which continues its long-standing partnership with A24. The project\u2019s technical window is currently fixed for late 2026, a logistical timeframe that allows Johansson to navigate a dense schedule featuring upcoming roles in <\/span><i><span>The Exorcist<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>The Batman Part II<\/span><\/i><span>. While granular plot details remain strictly under wraps, the title suggests a return to the visceral, character-driven tension that has defined Aster\u2019s directorial legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The cultural significance of this union cannot be overstated, as it signals Johansson\u2019s return to the auteur-led indie space she previously navigated in cult favorites like <\/span><i><span>Under the Skin<\/span><\/i><span>. By blending Aster\u2019s penchant for high-concept dread with Johansson\u2019s prestige-drama gravitas, the film bridges the gap between commercial blockbuster power and the \u201celevated horror\u201d movement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6717569\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Fear Takes Hold in Apple TV&#8217;s Official Trailer for Cape Fear, New Thriller Series Directed by Martin Scorsese\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6716998\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>HBO Renews &#8216;Harry Potter&#8217; Series for Season 2, Tackling &#8216;The Chamber of Secrets&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6717746\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>GKIDS Brings \u2018Tekkonkinkreet\u2019 4K Remaster to North American Theaters\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and produce the upcoming A24 feature film titled <\/span><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span>The project marks the first collaboration between the Academy Award nominee and visionary director Ari Aster<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Production is slated to begin in late 2026 under Aster and Lars Knudsen\u2019s Square Peg production banner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Scarlett Johansson is officially set to star in <\/span><span>Ari Aster<\/span><span>\u2019s newest <\/span><span>A24<\/span><span> film, <\/span><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><span>. The project, which is currently slated for a late 2026 production start, pairs the Academy Award nominee with the visionary director behind <\/span><i><span>Hereditary<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>Midsommar<\/span><\/i><span> for a project that anchors the next era of Square Peg\u2019s output.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><span> is positioned as a significant production milestone for Lars Knudsen\u2019s Square Peg banner, which continues its long-standing partnership with A24. The project\u2019s technical window is currently fixed for late 2026, a logistical timeframe that allows Johansson to navigate a dense schedule featuring upcoming roles in <\/span><i><span>The Exorcist<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>The Batman Part II<\/span><\/i><span>. While granular plot details remain strictly under wraps, the title suggests a return to the visceral, character-driven tension that has defined Aster\u2019s directorial legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The cultural significance of this union cannot be overstated, as it signals Johansson\u2019s return to the auteur-led indie space she previously navigated in cult favorites like <\/span><i><span>Under the Skin<\/span><\/i><span>. By blending Aster\u2019s penchant for high-concept dread with Johansson\u2019s prestige-drama gravitas, the film bridges the gap between commercial blockbuster power and the \u201celevated horror\u201d movement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6717569\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Fear Takes Hold in Apple TV&#8217;s Official Trailer for Cape Fear, New Thriller Series Directed by Martin Scorsese\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6716998\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>HBO Renews &#8216;Harry Potter&#8217; Series for Season 2, Tackling &#8216;The Chamber of Secrets&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6717746\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>GKIDS Brings \u2018Tekkonkinkreet\u2019 4K Remaster to North American Theaters\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Source<\/h6>\n<p><span>Variety<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Scarlett Johansson Is Entering the Ari Aster Multiverse\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" 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Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 7, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.3K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and produce the upcoming A24 feature film titled <\/span><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span>The project marks the first collaboration between the Academy Award nominee and visionary director Ari Aster<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Production is slated to begin in late 2026 under Aster and Lars Knudsen\u2019s Square Peg production banner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Scarlett Johansson is officially set to star in <\/span><span>Ari Aster<\/span><span>\u2019s newest <\/span><span>A24<\/span><span> film, <\/span><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><span>. The project, which is currently slated for a late 2026 production start, pairs the Academy Award nominee with the visionary director behind <\/span><i><span>Hereditary<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>Midsommar<\/span><\/i><span> for a project that anchors the next era of Square Peg\u2019s output.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><span> is positioned as a significant production milestone for Lars Knudsen\u2019s Square Peg banner, which continues its long-standing partnership with A24. The project\u2019s technical window is currently fixed for late 2026, a logistical timeframe that allows Johansson to navigate a dense schedule featuring upcoming roles in <\/span><i><span>The Exorcist<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>The Batman Part II<\/span><\/i><span>. While granular plot details remain strictly under wraps, the title suggests a return to the visceral, character-driven tension that has defined Aster\u2019s directorial legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The cultural significance of this union cannot be overstated, as it signals Johansson\u2019s return to the auteur-led indie space she previously navigated in cult favorites like <\/span><i><span>Under the Skin<\/span><\/i><span>. By blending Aster\u2019s penchant for high-concept dread with Johansson\u2019s prestige-drama gravitas, the film bridges the gap between commercial blockbuster power and the \u201celevated horror\u201d movement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6717569\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Fear Takes Hold in Apple TV&#8217;s Official Trailer for Cape Fear, New Thriller Series Directed by Martin Scorsese\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6716998\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>HBO Renews &#8216;Harry Potter&#8217; Series for Season 2, Tackling &#8216;The Chamber of Secrets&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6717746\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>GKIDS Brings \u2018Tekkonkinkreet\u2019 4K Remaster to North American Theaters\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Source<\/h6>\n<p><span>Variety<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Scarlett JohanssonA24Ari Aster\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 7, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.3K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 7, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 7, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.3K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and produce the upcoming A24 feature film titled <\/span><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span>The project marks the first collaboration between the Academy Award nominee and visionary director Ari Aster<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Production is slated to begin in late 2026 under Aster and Lars Knudsen\u2019s Square Peg production banner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Scarlett Johansson is officially set to star in <\/span><span>Ari Aster<\/span><span>\u2019s newest <\/span><span>A24<\/span><span> film, <\/span><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><span>. The project, which is currently slated for a late 2026 production start, pairs the Academy Award nominee with the visionary director behind <\/span><i><span>Hereditary<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>Midsommar<\/span><\/i><span> for a project that anchors the next era of Square Peg\u2019s output.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Scapegoat<\/span><\/i><span> is positioned as a significant production milestone for Lars Knudsen\u2019s Square Peg banner, which continues its long-standing partnership with A24. The project\u2019s technical window is currently fixed for late 2026, a logistical timeframe that allows Johansson to navigate a dense schedule featuring upcoming roles in <\/span><i><span>The Exorcist<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>The Batman Part II<\/span><\/i><span>. While granular plot details remain strictly under wraps, the title suggests a return to the visceral, character-driven tension that has defined Aster\u2019s directorial legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The cultural significance of this union cannot be overstated, as it signals Johansson\u2019s return to the auteur-led indie space she previously navigated in cult favorites like <\/span><i><span>Under the Skin<\/span><\/i><span>. By blending Aster\u2019s penchant for high-concept dread with Johansson\u2019s prestige-drama gravitas, the film bridges the gap between commercial blockbuster power and the \u201celevated horror\u201d movement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Source<\/h6>\n<p><span>Variety<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Scarlett JohanssonA24Ari Aster\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/scarlett-johansson-a24-ari-aster-new-film-scapegoat-casting-news&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F07%2FScarlett-Johansson-A24-Ari-Aster-new-film-Scapegoat-casting-news-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Entertainment May 7, 2026 1.3K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Sophie Caraan Source Variety Editor Assistant Mai Vo Share this article Jc Olivera\/Variety Via Getty Images Entertainment May 7, 2026 1.3K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and produce the upcoming A24 feature film titled [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1926912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1926912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1926912"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1926912\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1926912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1926912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1926912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}