Scarlett Johansson created quite a buzz during her recent appearance on the Today show, leaving the audience pleasantly surprised by casually mentioning the intriguing speculation surrounding her potential comeback as the iconic superhero Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
“I believe that’s the conclusion, isn’t it? The Black Widow character, she’s deceased,” Scarlett Johansson revealed, playfully adding, “That would undeniably be a marvel in itself, a genuine miracle brought forth by the Marvel universe.”
The response from the actress led the audience to believe that she was indicating her departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and her superhero role. Nevertheless, this does not imply that viewers will no longer have the opportunity to witness Scarlett Johansson in future Marvel films.
The actress expressed her enthusiasm to continue working with Marvel in various capacities, believing that there are still countless captivating stories left to tell. She finds the idea of reimagining this genre incredibly thrilling and invigorating.
In a recent interview conducted in 2021, Scarlett Johansson made it clear that reprising the iconic character of Black Widow in any future projects was not on her agenda.