Scarlett Johansson on Why She Joined Marvel’s MCU as Black Widow
When Scarlett Johansson was first cast as Black Widow in Iron Man 2, I was a bit skeptical. I wasn’t really a big fan of anything she had done up to that point. Turns out she was perfect for the part, and it has been awesome watching her kick ass in these Marvel movies.
Speaking to W Magazine, Johansson explained why she was attracted to the role of Black Widow and why she ultimately wanted the part. She also teases what we can expect from the character in Avengers: Age of Ultron, and how we'll learn more about the sadness of her past.
"People were surprised that I wanted to play a comic book heroine. But I loved Iron Man, and I met with Marvel to see what was possible. I had done my research, and the Black Widow character resonated with me. She is dark and has faced death so many times that she has a deep perspective on the value of life. In the sequel, you learn more about the sadness in her past. I think of her that way. Black Widow is a superhero, but she’s also human. She’s small, but she’s strong. It’s hard not to admire her."
Avengers: Age of Ultron will be released May 1st, 2015, and there’s no doubt Johansson is going to be great in it.