The 'Black Widow' actress insists she is done with Marvel Cinematic Universe following her solo outing as the red-headed spy in the 2021 comic book adaptation.
- Apr 23, 2023
AceShowbiz - Scarlett Johansson states she is finished with Marvel. The 38-year-old actress - who was introduced as Black Widow in "Iron Man 2" before going on to star in "The Avengers" movies along with 2021's "Black Widow" - says that she has no plans to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future.
"Yeah, it was awesome. It was like the best time ever. I mean, doing 'Avengers' was so much fun. I was 26 years old, I was single, it was fun! You know… I didn't have any responsibility to anybody but to just enjoy yourself," Scarlett said to Gwyneth Paltrow - who starred as Pepper Potts in the "Iron Man" movies - on 'The Goop Podcast".
"And then every couple of years, we would go back, and do it again, and all be in different places in our lives. Like, somebody would have a kid, or was getting married, or divorced, or remarried, or whatever. And it was like, I don't know, an adult summer camp thing. And it was cool. It was really, really some of the best experiences."
"I'm done. Yes, I'm done… Chapter is over. I did all that I had to do. Also, coming back and playing a character again and again like that, over a decade of time, is such a unique experience."
Scarlett also had kind words for Marvel boss Kevin Feige, saying, "He's such a lover of cinema, storytelling. He really is a fan."
Meanwhile, the pair also discussed the possibility of Gwyneth, 50, returning to the MCU. Gwyneth said, "I think so. I mean, I didn't die so they can always ask me." Scarlett replied, "I think you may come back at some point. One-hundred percent, that's happening. I can see it. They're never gonna let you go. Break out that wig, baby." Gwyneth quipped, "Really? A 64-year-old Pepper Potts? How great."
