Overview

• Scarlett Johansson confirms her Tower of Terror film remains in active development with Disney after earlier legal and strike-related delays.
• She says the screenplay is now “taking shape” as she collaborates with screenwriter Josh Cooley to expand the attraction’s sparse lore.
• Johansson describes adapting the premise—a lightning-struck Hollywood Tower Hotel elevator transporting guests to the Twilight Zone—as a “hard nut to crack” due to its thin narrative.
• Disney has not announced a release date or revealed any cast members beyond Johansson’s starring and producing roles.
• The update highlights Disney’s broader strategy of leveraging theme-park attractions for theatrical franchises despite its mixed track record.