Scarlett Johansson Wants Florence Pugh To Carry on Black Widowâs Legacy
Avengers: Endgame marked the conclusion of Natasha Romanoffâs story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, Scarlett Johansson will reprise her role as Natasha at least one more time in the Black Widow movie. That film will also introduce viewers to Florence Pughâs Yelena Belova, a rival Black Widow and the closest thing that Natasha has to a sister. While speaking with Total Film, Johansson indicated that she wants to see Pugh continue playing Yelena beyond this film.
âI definitely felt that way from the very beginning,â said Johansson. âShe stands completely on her own. Sheâs strong and different. Sheâs so different to NatashaâŚYou also see the generational difference, too, in how they react to things, and what theyâre careful about, or what theyâre careless about.
âItâs so fresh, what she does,â added Johansson. âItâs very representative, also, of who she is as a person. Sheâs unapologetic, and confident in herself, and curious, and brave, and emotionally brave â far more than I ever was. And that stuff all comes through. Itâs wonderful to feel like youâre witnessing something great happening.â
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For her part, Pugh seems open to sticking around as the new Black Widow. But she also hoped that audiences will connect with her character.
âIf that happens and I am lucky enough that people appreciate my character, thatâs an exciting road to go on,â admitted Pugh. âI would be silly to not be excited by it. I think that being part of the Marvel club is a great honour. But weâll just see if people like Yelena first.â
Black Widow is currently scheduled to hit theaters on November 6. However, it may be delayed again in the next few weeks.
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