New Lead for Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars

Ridley Scott’s upcoming thriller, The Dog Stars, has secured a new lead actor.

Jacob Elordi in Talks to Join the Cast

Jacob Elordi is currently in preliminary discussions to take over the role from Paul Mescal, who was initially slated to star in this 20th Century Studios production. The screenplay is penned by Mark L. Smith and Christopher Wilkinson, adapting Peter Heller’s 2012 apocalyptic novel of the same name.

Plot Overview

The Dog Stars follows a civilian pilot residing on a deserted airbase with his dog and an ex-Marine during a catastrophic pandemic. The pilot receives a random transmission on his 1956 Cessna radio, which sparks hope for a better future.

Production Team

The film is produced by Smith and Cliff Roberts under Scott’s production company, Scott Free.

Mescal’s Departure and Elordi’s Rise

The Hollywood Reporter initially revealed last month that Scott mentioned at a Gladiator II screening that Mescal would likely exit the project due to commitments to Sam Mendes’ four-film Beatles project. Sony has yet to confirm Mescal’s rumored role as Paul McCartney.

“Paul is actually stacked up, doing the Beatles next,” Scott stated. “So I may have to let him go.”

Elordi’s Background and Future Projects

Jacob Elordi is recognized for his performances in films like Saltburn, Priscilla, and Oh, Canada, as well as the acclaimed series Euphoria. He is also set to star in the Prime Video series The Narrow Road to the Deep North, with upcoming projects including Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights alongside Margot Robbie and Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix film Frankenstein.

Variety was the first to report on Elordi’s potential involvement in the film.

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Person: Ridley Scott, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Mark L. Smith, Christopher Wilkinson, Cliff Roberts, Sam Mendes, Paul McCartney, Margot Robbie

Company Names: 20th Century Studios, Scott Free, Sony, Prime Video, Netflix

Titles: The Dog Stars, Saltburn, Priscilla, Oh, Canada, Euphoria, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Wuthering Heights, Frankenstein

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