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Ari Aster to Direct A24 Scarlett Johansson Thriller “Scapegoat”

6/18/2026

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Ari Aster will direct the A24 thriller Scapegoat, starring Scarlett Johansson as a surgeon.
A patient inspired by Jake Paul dies in the story.
The surgeon’s wife, modeled on Erika Kirk, and the surgeon’s brother, modeled on Logan Paul, then seek revenge.
Production will start later this year after Johansson finishes The Exorcist with Mike Flanagan and begins The Batman: Part II.

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Story summary

Ari Aster will direct the A24 thriller Scapegoat, starring Scarlett Johansson as a surgeon.
A patient inspired by Jake Paul dies in the story.
The surgeon’s wife, modeled on Erika Kirk, and the surgeon’s brother, modeled on Logan Paul, then seek revenge.
Production will start later this year after Johansson finishes The Exorcist with Mike Flanagan and begins The Batman: Part II.