Scarlett Johansson Has Gotten Such Bad Studio Movie Offers That She’s Told Execs: ‘I Don’t Think You Should Make This… It Seems Irresponsible’
Variety • 11/11/2026 – 11/12/2026
Summary
Scarlett Johansson, during her “Piper Tiger” press tour, expressed to the Los Angeles Times that she receives acting offers from major Hollywood studios that make her question the rationale behind the films. The Oscar nominee noted that she has told executives, “I don’t think you should make this… It seems irresponsible.” Her recent studio work has primarily involved her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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