Scarlett Johansson. Photo: hk01.com
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Scarlett Johansson Spotted in Hong Kong for "Ghost in the Shell"
ScarJo stars as the Major in this production still from "Ghost in the Shell."
Scarlett Johansson was seen by local media in Hong Kong this morning, being filmed for the live action adaptation of classic anime "Ghost in the Shell."
She was spotted on Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei earlier with Pilou Asbæk, who plays the male protagonist, reported HK01.com.
Pilou Asbæk. Photo: hk01.com
Johansson was seen sporting blue short hair as the leading role of cyborg policewoman Major Kusanagi.
The film's production company said last week that only body doubles would be filmed in Hong Kong for the movie.
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