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Scarlett Johansson to Star in Iron Man 2?

February 14, 2009

Entertainment Weekly is reporting the rumor that Scarlett Johansson is in discussions with Marvel Studios to replace Emily Blunt for the role of Russian superspy Natasha Romanoff, who doubles as Black Widow, in Iron Man 2.

Blunt's commitment to 20th Century Fox and the studio's upcoming Gulliver's Travels may prohibit her from co-starring in the superhero sequel.

Marvel will not confirm, but sources tell EW that Johansson has indeed met with the filmmakers and is interested in taking the role. Blunt's reps are still trying to make both projects work, but "Gulliver's" is further along, with a start date of April 15. Iron Man 2 still doesn't have a shooting script and a start date has not yet been determined.

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COMMENTS (75)

Posted by:

Thomas

February 14, 2009

I hope not

Posted by:

nelson

February 14, 2009

she is a fine actress part is not for her

Posted by:

Marc

February 14, 2009

I'm feeling her in that pic.

Posted by:

joe asylo

February 14, 2009

well she look russian enough?

Posted by:

chuck

February 14, 2009

**** that man, emily blunt is tons hotter than her. besides she could not pull it off.

Posted by:

movie2

February 14, 2009

Id just like to feel her

Posted by:

Frozone

February 14, 2009

Might be one of the worst possible choices. She's a fine actress, but that reminds me of Jessica Alba as Sue Storm: all kinds of bad casting. Seriously I know they're desperate to cast famous names in order to give the flick some respectability with all their oscar nominated actors and all, but c'mon!!? Scarlett Johansson as an ass kicking russian spetsnaz? Gimme a break...

Posted by:

DylansDad

February 14, 2009

Blunt is a better actress, Scarlett Johansson is a bigger name for the marquee.

Posted by:

Clitorade

February 14, 2009

I agree, Blunt is a slightly better actress, and over all she's way hotter.

Not to mention that Scarlett's higher profile would probably get in the way, a lesser known actress would be preferable. But they're probably more interested in adding another famous name above the title than putting together a coherent cast.

Posted by:

Doc Wicked

February 14, 2009

i dont mind johansson's acting. I think they would be better off with a new unknown actress though. i wouldnt mind seeing scarlett in the film as someone else though.. but if she does get the part.. i think they could do much worse.