Jacob Elordi in Talks to Join Ari Aster's Mysterious New Film 'Scapegoat'—Plot Still Under Wraps

A film that won't even reveal a basic synopsis is letting its cast list do all the talking instead. For Ari Aster's new project 'Scapegoat,' written and directed by Aster and produced by A24 alongside Lars Knudsen's Square Peg, the only confirmed detail so far is that Scarlett Johansson will star and serve as a producer. According to Deadline, Jacob Elordi is now in talks to join her as her co-star.

The production has stayed tight-lipped about the story itself, and the industry rumor mill has run wild with guesses—everything from a thriller involving a doctor and an influencer, to sci-fi romance, to a character-driven drama—but none of it has been confirmed. That silence itself feels very on-brand for Aster's work: let the cast speak first, and save the story for later.

For Elordi, this marks the latest addition to an already stacked year. He previously earned Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' went on to star in Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights,' and just wrapped his run on HBO's 'Euphoria.' Should the deal come together, 'Scapegoat' would mark his first project alongside Johansson—and his third major film commitment this year.

The title, character details, and release date remain unannounced, with everything still pending confirmation.