There was already an update that Ari Aster’s “Scapegoat,” starring Scarlett Johansson, would start filming later this year, and now a circulating casting grid says production will begin in Atlanta in November 2026.
Furthermore, Darius Khondji will be back as DP — his last credit was cinematography on “Marty Supreme.” So, we might be seeing this A24-produced film in 2027. Great news for Aster-heads, and somehow, Johansson managed to sneak this one into her increasingly busy schedule.
No plot details have been revealed for “Scapegoat.” Is this the “spiritual sequel” to “Eddington” that he was hinting at last year? He’s also teased horror and sci-fi films. Whatever it is, expect a provocation — as with everything else he does.
“Scapegoat” is set to be his fifth feature after “Hereditary,” “Midsommar,” “Beau Is Afraid,” and “Eddington” — all produced by A24. It’s hard not to root for him. In an era where so few filmmakers are allowed to play with real budgets and real ambition, Aster remains one of the few U.S. directors swinging for the fences.