Overview

• Johansson asked to have her executive producer credit removed from Thunderbolts* on opening day because she had no creative involvement in the film.
• In a talk with David Harbour for Interview Magazine, she revealed that some Marvel ensemble movies left her feeling like a “device to move the plot along.”
• After 11 years as Natasha Romanoff, Johansson emphasized her character’s story is complete, with no plans to return to the role.
• She highlighted frustrations over five-plus month shoot schedules that prevented personal tasks like haircuts or nail appointments.
• Drawing on her Black Widow producing experience, Johansson revealed she’s open to directing a future Marvel project to explore character-driven storytelling.