Scarlett Johansson Recalls Her Audition to Replace Emily Blunt; Nearly Quit Acting Over Rejection

Scarlett Johansson contemplated pursuing a new career path after losing major film roles to Emily Blunt and Sandra Bullock.
Johansson pretended to float in space during her audition for the lead role in Gravity that ultimately went to Sandra Bullock.
Johansson's confidence was shaken after losing both the Gravity and Iron Man 2 roles in 2011, but she went on to land the Black Widow role in Iron Man 2 after Emily Blunt dropped out.
Johansson stars in Wes Anderson's upcoming film Asteroid City, which received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.
In a recent interview, Johansson discussed her failed audition for Gravity and not seeing many similarities between herself and her latest role as a sociopathic actress.