Ray Winstone joins cast of Marvel's 'Black Widow'

Marvel has roped in ' Departed' actor Ray Winstone for its standalone 'Black Widow' film.

While makers of Scarlett Johansson starrer film are keeping details of Winstone's role under tight wrap, shooting has kicked off in London, Variety reports.

Winstone has joined alrey anunced cast members including Rachel Weisz, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, and O.T. Fagbenie.

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Cate Shortland is directing film from Jac Schaeffer's script and production is being helmed by Kevin Feige producing.

While plot of film is being kept under tight wraps, it seems like it is going to be an internationally set story, centering on Johansson's Natasha Romaff, who grew up as a KGB trained spy and assassin before becoming an nt of SHIELD and Avenger.

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While this is going to be Johansson's first solo movie in Marvel cinematic universe, this will t be her first time playing superhero.  actor has played iconic role of Black Widow in six Marvel movies till date.

According to a report by Hollywood Reporter,  actor has landed $15 million payday for her upcoming film.