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The South African
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Marvel honours Scarlet Johansson credit request in 'Thunderbolts'
Scarlett Johansson has recently revealed she asked Marvel Studios to remove her executive producer credit from their latest film, Thunderbolts. The blockbuster, which premiered in May, features several characters connected to her Black Widow storyline. In a candid conversation with David Harbour, who stars as Red Guardian in Thunderbolts , Johansson explained her decision. Harbour congratulated her on being credited as an executive producer and noted her character's significant presence in the film. ' Scarlett Johansson responded, 'I asked to have my credit removed because I wasn't involved', according to Variety . Harbour joked if she disliked the film that much, but she quickly dismissed that notion. 'No, you're just wanting that to be the case.' She also expressed pride in the film's cast and crew. Johansson's executive producer credit was originally tied to her involvement in Black Widow (2021). Black Widow was a prequel that introduced characters like Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova; However, since she did not participate in the production of Thunderbolts , she requested her name be taken off the credits, a request Marvel honoured. According to IMDb, Johansson no longer appears as an executive producer on the film. Reflecting on her long tenure with Marvel, Johansson shared insights about the challenges of playing the same character for over a decade. She said some films allowed her character to shine, like Captain America: The Winter Soldier , where she shared great chemistry with Chris Evans. But in other ensemble-heavy films, Scarlett Johansson felt more like a plot device than a fully realised character. 'If you're committed to five and a half months of that, it's like, 'Okay. I can't paint my nails, I can't get a haircut,'' she said. 'Your identity is wrapped up in this job for a long time, and if you're not doing engaging work as an actor, you feel a little cagey sometimes'. Johansson also hinted at future creative possibilities, mentioning she might consider directing an MCU film one day. 'There's a way of maintaining the integrity of human connection, family, disappointment… in a giant universe,' she said. 'It could be fun'. The removal of Scarlett Johansson's credit from Thunderbolts is a reminder that even the biggest stars can step back when their creative involvement ends. It also highlights the complex nature of blockbuster filmmaking, where contracts and credits don't always reflect actual participation. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scarlett Johansson says Marvel's large casts made her feel like a ‘plot device' in some films, talks about personal limits
Scarlett Johansson, widely recognized for playing Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), recently shared her experience working in films with large ensemble casts. In an interview with Interview Magazine, Johansson spoke candidly about feeling 'cagey' during her time on some Marvel projects, especially when character depth took a backseat to expansive plotlines and star-studded lineups. Johansson made her final MCU appearance in Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019. The film also marked the last appearance of Chris Evans, who played Captain America, concluding their journey in Marvel's Phase 3. The actress featured in a total of nine Marvel movies, becoming a key figure in the franchise. Character depth varied across Marvel films Johansson mentioned that her character had more screen engagement in certain films, particularly Captain America: The Winter Soldier, where she shared significant screen time and story arc with Chris Evans. 'Some of the films that I did for Marvel engaged my character more than others,' she said. 'Like in Captain America: The Winter Soldier with Chris, we were really dynamic.' However, she pointed out that not every film offered the same creative involvement. Being part of a large cast came with its challenges Reflecting on her overall MCU journey, Johansson admitted feeling more like a functional piece in some of the bigger ensemble movies. 'In some of the other films, the cast was so enormous and there was so much plot to serve that you start to feel like you're a device to move it along,' she explained. She also highlighted how such long commitments often blur personal identity, adding, 'If you're committed to five and a half months of that, it's like, 'Okay. I can't paint my nails; I can't get a haircut.'' Cannes praise and Jurassic world Despite the mixed experience, Johansson is moving forward with new creative ventures. Her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, received positive attention at the Cannes Film Festival. She is also set to appear in Jurassic World Rebirth opposite Jonathan Bailey. The film is scheduled for release on July 4.
Pink Villa
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Scarlett Johansson Felt ‘Cagey' While Working With Enormous Marvel Cast? Avengers Actress Says ‘Your Identity is Wrapped'
Scarlett Johansson portrayed the role of Natasha Romanoff in 9 Marvel films over the years and has left a lasting impact on fans, who will miss her in the upcoming Avengers films. The actress sat down for a conversation with Interview Magazine, where she revealed that she felt 'cagey' working alongside the enormous cast. Johansson marked her last Marvel appearance in Avengers: Endgame, which was released in 2019. Apart from the actress, Chris Evans also left the MCU following the final movie of Phase 3. Scarlett Johansson reveals feeling cagey while starring alongside Avengers cast Speaking to the media portal, Scarlett Johansson shared that she felt like her identity was under wraps while starring alongside the Marvel cast. The actress explained, "Some of the films that I did for Marvel engaged my character more than others. Like in Captain America: The Winter Soldier with Chris (Evans), we were really dynamic.' The Lost in Translation star further stated, "In some of the other films, the cast was so enormous and there was so much plot to serve that you start to feel like you're a device to move it along. And if you're committed to five and a half months of that, it's like, 'Okay. I can't paint my nails; I can't get a haircut.'' The actress also added that those were just some silly problems, 'but your identity is wrapped up in this job for a long time, and if you're not doing engaging work as an actor, you feel a little cagey sometimes." As for her new projects, Scarlett Johansson was praised for her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, at the Cannes Film Festival. Moreover, the actress is set to return to the screens with Jurassic World Rebirth, alongside Jonathan Bailey. The movie will be released on July 4.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Scarlett Johansson says she felt cagey working with enormous Marvel cast: ‘Your identity is wrapped up in this job'
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson opened up about challenges while working with a massive ensemble cast on the sets of Marvel films. Scarlett played Natasha Romanoff in films including The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and her solo spin-off, Black Widow. The actor said that working with an enormous cast made her feel that she wasn't doing any engaging work as an actor. (Also read: 95-year-old June Squibb gets 5-minute standing ovation at Cannes for Scarlett Johansson's Eleanor the Great) The 40-year-old actor in a conversation with Interview magazine said, "Some of the films that I did for Marvel engaged my character more than others. Like in Captain America: The Winter Soldier with Chris (Evans), we were really dynamic," she said. "In some of the other films, the cast was so enormous and there was so much plot to serve that you start to feel like you're a device to move it along. And if you're committed to five and a half months of that, it's like, 'Okay. I can't paint my nails, I can't get a haircut.' These sound like silly problems, but your identity is wrapped up in this job for a long time, and if you're not doing engaging work as an actor, you feel a little cagey sometimes," she added. Scarlett was recently lauded for her directorial debut film Eleanor The Great, which made its world premiere at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard category. The film stars 94-year-old June Squibb in the lead role. Scarlett's other film, The Phoenician Scheme, premiered in the Main Competition. The actor's next film, Jurassic World Rebirth, is scheduled to hit the theatres on 2 July.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scarlett Johansson talks ‘Marvel': shares all about shooting for her role as Black Widow - shooting with a big cast, 'felt cagey at times'
Scarlett Johansson got open and honest about her experience while working as Black Widow on the sets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress had been a part of the MCU for the past 11 years, and recently, alongside co-star David Harbour , she opened up about what she had to go through during her time there. Scarlett Johansson gets candid about working alongside an 'enormous' cast in Marvel Alongside co-star David Harbour, Scarlett opened up about her role in the MCU with Interview magazine. She shared how hard it was for her to play the same role over and over again for the superhero franchise. She talked about how while certain films challenged her character, while some more felt monotonous. She shared that 'Some of the films that I did for Marvel engaged my character more than others. Like in Captain America: The Winter Soldier with Chris Evans , we were dynamic. In some of the other films, the cast was so enormous and there was so much plot to serve that you start to feel like you're a device to move it along. And if you're committed to five and a half months of that, it's like, 'Okay. I can't paint my nails, I can't get a haircut.' These sound like silly problems, but your identity is wrapped up in this job for a long time, and if you're not doing engaging work as an actor, you feel a little cagey sometimes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo ' Harbour 'understands' Scarlett's view on her roles David Harbour, who is known for playing Alexei in the films 'Black Widow' and 'Thunderbolts', shared how he fully understands Scarlett's feelings about her roles. He talked about playing Hopper in the popular series 'Stranger Things' and how it can get repetitive, especially after 10 years. 'When I started, I loved it so much. Buddies of mine who'd done TV shows for many years said, 'By season three or four, you'll be running.' And I was like, 'Never! I love all these guys so much.' And then you get to a certain point where you're like, 'How much more story is there?' You're having to play a lot of the same beat, and there's a feeling where you're like, 'I want to take a risk. I want to do something that people haven't seen me do before. ' So yeah, after 10 years, it's like, 'Okay,'' said Harbour. The actor then congratulated Johansson for her role as producer on the new 'Thunderbolts' film by saying, 'It's the opening day of a movie that basically you are the seventh Thunderbolt in. Your character is all over this movie…. You are an executive producer on it. Congratulations.' The 'Black Widow' actress, however, shared that as soon as she got to know about her name being included in the film credits, she had requested its removal.
