Scarlett Johansson supports Florence Pugh as the next 'Black Widow', latter reacts

Black Widow is a much-awaited upcoming film in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It stars Scarlett Johansson in her last outing as Natasha Romaff / Black Widow, along with introducing Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, as ar Black Widow. Recently,  two actors discussed future of character in MCU.

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Scarlett Johansson seconds idea of Florence Pugh being next Black Widow

In a recent interview with Total Film, via GamesRar, Scarlett Johansson openly supported idea of Florence Pugh taking over mantel of Black Widow. When asked about passing on torch to a new character, she said that she definitely felt that way from very beginning. actor explained that Yelena Belova stands completely on her own. She explained that character is strong and different, and has a diverse personality compared to Natasha Romaff.

Scarlett Johansson mentioned that audiences will also see generational difference, in how two characters react to things, and what y are careful about, and what y are careless about. She stated that what Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova does is so fresh and it is also “very representative,” of who she is as a person. Describing character, actor said that she is unapologetic, confident in herself, curious, brave, and emotionally brave - far more than Natasha Romaff ever was. And that stuff all comes through. Johansson asserted that she feels wonderful as she witnesses something great happening.

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Florence Pugh also talked about her possible future as Black Widow in MCU. She mentioned that it was "thrilling, fun, and exciting" for her to be in a Marvel film.  She asserted that if she is lucky eugh to be appreciated by audiences for her character and offered ar chance at it, that would be an exciting ro to go on. Pugh said that she would be silly to t be excited by it. She thinks that being part of Marvel club is a great hour. But y will just see if people like Yelena first.

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Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romaff sacrificed her life in Avengers: Endgame to get soul stone. Black Widow will take place before events of Endgame, hence re is still place for ar character to take on mantel. Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova will reportedly fill in shoes of Johansson after Black Widow’s release, which is currently scheduled for vember 6, 2020. Directed by Cate Shortland, movie also cast David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, O-T Fagbenle, Ray Winstone and William Hurt.