“They’re never gonna let you go”: Scarlett Johansson Warns Avengers Co-Star Gwyneth Paltrow, Says Marvel Will Milk Her Character Off
As Scarlett Johnsson has expressed her thoughts on her MCU character, Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) that she’s done with the universe, the actress humorously suggests to her co-star Gwyneth Paltrow what might happen to her character.
Scarlett Johansson humorously suggests to her Marvel co-star Gwyneth Paltrow that the Marvel Cinematic Universe will continue to utilize Paltrow’s character Pepper Potts in more movies and spin-offs even after the main Avengers series is over.
Scarlett Johansson Warns Marvel Co-Star Gwyneth Paltrow
Scarlett Johansson who has been slaying the role of Black Widow for over a decade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe once got into a conversation with her co-star Gwyneth Paltrow who plays the role of Iron Man’s wife Pepper Potts and humorously suggested that her character would be utilized by the franchise till their level best they can.
As Johansson’s character in the main MCU is dead, there is a possibility for her to reprise the role as the multiverse still exists. The actress said that playing Black Widow has been an incredible and unique experience. While in Gwyneth Paltrow’s The Goop Podcast both Marvel stars humorously stated that they are indeed done with the franchise.
When Paltrow expressed that she would love to portray a much older Pepper Potts in the MCU as her husband Tony Stark has died, Scarlett Johansson teased her co-star and said:
“100% that’s happening. I can see it. They’re never gonna let you go. Break out that wig, baby.”
The Marriage Story actress suggested that even if Pepper Potts’s husband (Tony Stark) played by Robert Downey Jr. is dead, Marvel would milk her character Off by making more movies, spin-offs, or merchandise featuring Paltrow’s character even after the main Avengers series concluded. So, at some point when Marvel wishes to feature Pepper Potts, Gwyneth Paltrow might reprise her role.
Scarlett Johansson Reveals Having Been Rejected Multiple Times
Many might assume that Scarlett Johansson’s career in Hollywood has been smooth sailing since she started it. However, Hollywood hasn’t always been pleasant to the Black Widow star. The Oscar-nominated star accelerated her career from a young age and has been in the acting industry since her preteen years. The actress once opened up about persistent challenges she faced throughout her career and how it feels to be the second choice.
Johansson faced constant rejections for movies in her earlier career even if she tried her best. The Avenger star’s journey was no less than an uphill battle in which she struggled to secure the desired roles. In an interview with Parade Scarlett Johansson said:
“Since a very young age, I’ve been rejected constantly.”
The Ghost in the Shell actress also reminisced about almost losing her iconic Black Widow role. Johansson reveals that it was Emily Blunt who was initially considered to play an assassin-turned-crime fighter in 2010’s Iron Man 2, but due to scheduling conflicts, the Oppenheimer star had to abandon the role and luckily Scarlett Johansson successfully secured it.
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