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Scarlett Johansson Reflects on Early Chaos and Legacy of 'The Avengers'

In a Vanity Fair interview, Johansson revisits the uncertain production of 2012's 'The Avengers,' the pivotal moment that boosted cast confidence, and her surprise over 'Endgame's' Oscar snub.

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Overview

  • Scarlett Johansson described the filming of 2012's 'The Avengers' as chaotic, with the cast uncertain about the movie's potential success.
  • She credited Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and director Joss Whedon as the only ones confident in the project during production.
  • The iconic 360-degree Battle of New York shot was a turning point for the cast, convincing them the film might succeed.
  • 'The Avengers' premiered to critical acclaim and earned $1.5 billion globally, cementing Marvel's interconnected universe strategy.
  • Johansson expressed surprise that 'Avengers: Endgame,' one of the highest-grossing films ever, did not receive a Best Picture Oscar nomination.