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Scarlett Johansson Confronts Paparazzi on ‘Paper Tiger’ Set in Queens

She has insisted photographers respect her space during mid-July filming of the crime drama, which moved to Queens under James Gray after starting in New Jersey in June.

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Overview

  • Johansson halted a street scene on July 10 to shout “Move out of the f–king way” at photographers who had stepped into her eyeline.
  • After warning “I get that you’re working, but let me do my job. Be respectful,” she returned to complete the take alongside Adam Driver and Miles Teller.
  • Production on ‘Paper Tiger’ began in New Jersey in June and shifted to Queens this month under director James Gray, with key scenes still in progress.
  • Johansson replaced Anne Hathaway in the cast and is leading the crime drama about two brothers who become entangled with the Russian mafia.
  • The Oscar-nominated star’s recent ascent as the highest-grossing lead actor ever has intensified paparazzi attention and underscored her push for clear professional boundaries.