Scarlett Johansson on a decade of Black Widow, from Marvel’s Iron Man 2 to Avengers: End Game, what will she bring to her first solo superhero film? – interview

Actress Scarlett Johansson said she is proud of how her character Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, evolved over time since her first appearance in 2010’s Iron Man 2.

“When we see her in Iron Man 2 she’s a caricature of the person, reacting to all the male characters. She’s a leader and complicated when we see her in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). In Avengers: End Game (2019), she’s a fully formed person. It’s been progressive and I’m proud of that,” she told reporters during an online press conference on Thursday, June 24.

Recalling her experience portraying Romanoff as “a very unique experience”, the acclaimed actress expressed excitement about presenting the Black Widow stand-alone film after over a decade in the role.

On what she looks for when selecting projects she wants to work on, Johansson said she usually looks for opportunities to collaborate with directors she admires.

“Sometimes I’ll find a great script and then bring it to a director. But it always ends up being about that collaboration. That’s my greatest joy. I love working for directors and helping to make their vision a reality. That relationship is everything to me. It brings me great satisfaction,” the actress said.

Director Cate Shortland described Black Widow as an action movie with a lot of heart, adding that Romanoff’s psychological journey is at the centre of the story.

“It’s an action movie that’s driven by the desire to make the audience feel uplifted. Rather than being a black-and-white character, there’s ambiguity in Natasha. I think that’s what’s beautiful about this film and it’s about being true to her,” she explained.