Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic movie has lost its lead star due to scheduling issues, and now Jacob Elordi is in talks to replace him.

Paul Mescal looks to be out of Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller. But Jacob Elordi might be taking his place.

Scott said last month that Mescal would likely drop out of the 20th Century Studios film due to his busy schedule with Sony's Beatles project.

Paul Mescal was reportedly set to star in the director’s next project The Dog Stars, but now it looks like he’s being replaced by Jacob Elordi. It’s being said that Paul Mescal has scheduling conflicts and couldn’t commit to the role.

The Dog Stars' has Jacob Elordi circling the lead role initially set aside for Paul Mescal, we've confirmed. Ridley Scott is still set to direct.

Jacob Elordi is reportedly in negotiations for Ridley Scott ‘s upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars. After news of Paul Mescal reuniting with Scott for another film following Gladiator II, it seems like there is a scheduling issue that will now see Mescal replaced by Elordi.

Jacob Elordi is reportedly in early negotiations to replace Paul Mescal as the lead of Ridley Scott ’s new thriller, The Dog Stars. The forthcoming movie will be based on Peter Heller’s 2016 post-apocalyptic novel of the same name about a deadly virus that ravages the world, wiping out nearly the entirety of humanity.

Jacob Elordi has jumped into negotiations to join Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars' at 20th Century Studios.

The Dog Stars is billed as a post-apocalyptic thriller about a catastrophic flu virus that wipes out nearly all of humanity.

Hollywood actor Jacob Elordi is in talks to star in Ridley Scott‘s upcoming movie The Dog Stars for 20th Century. The film is a post-apocalyptic thriller. The actor is said to replace Paul Mescal, who ran into scheduling issues.