Ari Aster Discusses Unreleased Prequel to ‘Hereditary’ and Upcoming Projects
Ari Aster Reveals He Wrote A Prequel To ‘Hereditary’ But “It Never Feels Like The Right Time”

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Ari Aster revealed he has written a prequel to his acclaimed film ‘Hereditary’ but has no plans to develop it yet. Currently, he is focused on directing a new film titled ‘Scapegoat’ starring Scarlett Johansson, set to be released by A24.
- 01Ari Aster has a prequel script to ‘Hereditary’ but feels it's not the right time to pursue it.
- 02‘Hereditary’ was released in 2018 and grossed over $90 million worldwide, establishing Aster as a prominent filmmaker.
- 03Aster is currently working on a new film titled ‘Scapegoat’ with Scarlett Johansson set to star.
- 04The filmmaker is also involved in the Square Peg mentorship initiative, which will take place in Austin from September 17-21.
- 05Aster will continue his collaboration with A24, the distributor for his previous films.
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Ari Aster, known for his successful horror film ‘Hereditary’, has disclosed that he has written a prequel to the movie but currently has no plans to develop it. During a Q&A session at the American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week, Aster expressed uncertainty about the timing for the prequel, stating, “It never feels like the right time.” Released in 2018, ‘Hereditary’ became a landmark film for A24, grossing over $90 million worldwide. The film explores the dark and disturbing events that unfold within a grieving family. While Aster is not pursuing the prequel, he is actively working on a new project titled ‘Scapegoat’, which will feature Scarlett Johansson and is expected to be released by A24. Additionally, Aster's production company, Square Peg, is reviving its mentorship initiative, Square Peg Social, with the next edition scheduled for September 17-21 in Austin, Texas. This program aims to support emerging filmmakers and foster new talent in the industry.
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