Scarlett Johansson Asks to Have Her Name Removed from the Credits of ‘THUNDERBOLTS*’, No Longer Wants to Be Involved as an Actor in the MCU?

Kapanlagi.com - Scarlett Johansson revealed that she asked Marvel Studios to remove her name as executive producer from the recently released film THUNDERBOLTS* last May. This was directly stated by the actress who played Black Widow in an interview with David Harbour for Interview Magazine. Scarlett explained that she was not involved in the production process of the film, and therefore felt it was inappropriate to receive credit.

The film THUNDERBOLTS* stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour who reprises his role as Red Guardian. Although her character does not appear in the film, Scarlett was initially credited as an executive producer. However, according to the latest search on IMDB, her name is no longer listed. Scarlett admitted that she has not watched the film, but still expressed pride in the cast and crew involved.

In the conversation, Scarlett also shared her experience of portraying Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow in the MCU for over a decade. She confessed that she sometimes felt her character was merely used as a tool to drive the plot amid so many other characters. This is one of the reasons why he chose not to return as an actor in the Marvel universe.

1. Scarlett Johansson's Fatigue with Playing in the Superhero Franchise

Scarlett stated that not all Marvel films she starred in were able to explore her emotional side or character development. She mentioned CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER as one of the dynamic projects, but admitted that in other films she merely appeared as a 'plot device'. This made her feel constrained during the long shooting process.

She also touched on how her role affects her personal life, such as not being able to cut her hair or paint her nails for the sake of character continuity. Although it may seem trivial, she admitted that it can make an actor feel a loss of identity if not given space for meaningful exploration.

2. David Harbour Experiences Something Similar in the Series 'STRANGER THINGS'

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David Harbour, who has starred in the series STRANGER THINGS as Jim Hopper for 10 years, reveals a similar experience. He feels that his initially enjoyable role has gradually become repetitive. Harbour wants to take risks and try different roles to expand his acting abilities.

According to him, staying in one character for too long can cause an actor to lose the challenge. He feels it's time to step out of his comfort zone and seek new things outside of the character that has been attached to him for years.

3. Still Open to Returning to the MCU, But Behind the Scenes

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Although closing the door as an MCU actor, Scarlett Johansson stated she is still open to being involved in Marvel projects as a producer or even a director. In a separate interview with Deadline, she expressed interest in developing stories with emotional values such as family relationships and disappointments on a Marvel universe scale.

She believes that such an approach can still maintain the integrity of the story while delivering a strong message. Scarlett also mentioned that producing BLACK WIDOW was one of the most memorable experiences of her career, especially in shaping the dynamics between the characters Natasha and Yelena.

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