Scarlett Johansson discusses Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron
Marvel’s Avengers: Age Of Ultron is out now on Digital HD, and is about to be released on Blu-ray and DVD on October 2. In anticipation of the Blu-ray release, Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow in the film, discussed her role and her character’s place among the Avengers, who include TonyStark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor
(Chris Hemsworth) and The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) – alongside Black
Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Nick Fury
(Samuel L. Jackson) –as they battle Ultron (James Spader). Check out the following Q&A:
How would you
describe The Avengers at the beginning of Marvel’s
Avengers: Age Of Ultron? And how has the world changed
since the first movie?
describe The Avengers at the beginning of Marvel’s
Avengers: Age Of Ultron? And how has the world changed
since the first movie?
Scarlett Johansson: It really is
business as usual at the beginning of the film, but the world is
aware of the universe in a way that they weren’t in The
Avengers. The common man knows the vocabulary of aliens and space
travel. Before the battle in New York, The Avengers had a stealthy
approach and S.H.I.E.L.D. certainly had that as well – but now
we’re being judged in a different way. Everybody is watching us, so
it’s a different playing field.
business as usual at the beginning of the film, but the world is
aware of the universe in a way that they weren’t in The
Avengers. The common man knows the vocabulary of aliens and space
travel. Before the battle in New York, The Avengers had a stealthy
approach and S.H.I.E.L.D. certainly had that as well – but now
we’re being judged in a different way. Everybody is watching us, so
it’s a different playing field.
What personal challenges do The
Avengers face in the movie?
Avengers face in the movie?
Scarlett Johansson: Every one of The
Avengers has come to the table with a lot of baggage. None of us
chose this job; the job chose us – and their reluctance to wear the
superhero hat makes for very interesting backstories. We all have our
histories, which we get to explore a little bit, and I think the
audience is going to absolutely love it. It makes the audience that
more invested in our interpersonal relationships and also the future
of these characters, which is pretty cool.
Avengers has come to the table with a lot of baggage. None of us
chose this job; the job chose us – and their reluctance to wear the
superhero hat makes for very interesting backstories. We all have our
histories, which we get to explore a little bit, and I think the
audience is going to absolutely love it. It makes the audience that
more invested in our interpersonal relationships and also the future
of these characters, which is pretty cool.
How would you describe the romantic
relationship that develops between Black Widow and Bruce Banner in
the movie?
relationship that develops between Black Widow and Bruce Banner in
the movie?
Scarlett Johansson: These characters
have what I always thought was an unlikely love story that grows
between them – but it’s actually rooted in a very likely love
story because they have a lot in common. It’s a very complicated
relationship. It’s an impossible love that seems unlikely but
isn’t.
have what I always thought was an unlikely love story that grows
between them – but it’s actually rooted in a very likely love
story because they have a lot in common. It’s a very complicated
relationship. It’s an impossible love that seems unlikely but
isn’t.
How does Black Widow tame The Hulk?
SCARLETT JOHANSSON: How does Natasha
tame the beast? That’s a very good question. It’s interesting
that she does it with a human touch. I would imagine your every
instinct is telling you not to touch The Hulk. He’s not the person
you grab and give a bear hug to. And yet, somehow, he’s a raging
person that needs a tender bear hug. He needs someone to remind him
that he’s grounded and he has someone with him. He needs someone to
be present to tell him to come back to himself. She develops a
therapeutic thing with the Hulk, and I think that probably comes from
her own maternal instinct.
tame the beast? That’s a very good question. It’s interesting
that she does it with a human touch. I would imagine your every
instinct is telling you not to touch The Hulk. He’s not the person
you grab and give a bear hug to. And yet, somehow, he’s a raging
person that needs a tender bear hug. He needs someone to remind him
that he’s grounded and he has someone with him. He needs someone to
be present to tell him to come back to himself. She develops a
therapeutic thing with the Hulk, and I think that probably comes from
her own maternal instinct.
How does it feel to play a female
superhero in a male dominated world, Scarlett?
superhero in a male dominated world, Scarlett?
SCARLETT JOHANSSON: I just go through
the script and look at my parts – and those are the only parts I
read. What’s great about playing this character is that she is
based on something deep and something I could hold onto. She’s very
real. She’s experienced a lot of trauma and she’s never really
been able to make active choices for herself – but now she is and
she’s ready for it.
the script and look at my parts – and those are the only parts I
read. What’s great about playing this character is that she is
based on something deep and something I could hold onto. She’s very
real. She’s experienced a lot of trauma and she’s never really
been able to make active choices for herself – but now she is and
she’s ready for it.
You were pregnant when you shot the
movie. How did you prepare for the physical role and the challenging
motorcycle scenes?
movie. How did you prepare for the physical role and the challenging
motorcycle scenes?
SCARLETT JOHANSSON: I don’t think
you’re allowed to ride a motorcycle when you’re pregnant. I
embarrassingly rode some sort of mechanical bull-type of motorcycle,
which goes nowhere and doesn’t look cool at all! But we had some
very professional and amazing motocross work being done that makes
Black Widow look like a total badass.
you’re allowed to ride a motorcycle when you’re pregnant. I
embarrassingly rode some sort of mechanical bull-type of motorcycle,
which goes nowhere and doesn’t look cool at all! But we had some
very professional and amazing motocross work being done that makes
Black Widow look like a total badass.
How much do you enjoy the physical
aspect of the role?
aspect of the role?
SCARLETT JOHANSSON: I’m very
fortunate that there’s a team around me that is super-supportive in
helping all of Widow’s fight moves and badass motorcycle riding. It
takes a lot of choreography and team spirit. Every film is exciting
because I get new tools and cool new things to do. Luckily,
[director] Joss [Whedon] writes me some badass moves that make me
look epic. It’s awesome.
fortunate that there’s a team around me that is super-supportive in
helping all of Widow’s fight moves and badass motorcycle riding. It
takes a lot of choreography and team spirit. Every film is exciting
because I get new tools and cool new things to do. Luckily,
[director] Joss [Whedon] writes me some badass moves that make me
look epic. It’s awesome.
How would you sum up Black Widow’s
journey in the movie?
journey in the movie?
SCARLETT JOHANSSON: At the beginning of
Avengers 2, there’s some sense of The Avengers being a
well-oiled machine. Finally, the introductions are over and we’re
at work, we’re digging our heels in. At the end of Avengers 2,
I think Widow has let her guard down and she is hopeful for
something. I think she had this moment of false hope where she felt
like she put in the work and there should be some kind of personal
payoff – and she was ready to accept it. Then she realizes that her
calling is a greater one and that’s not necessarily something that
she’s thrilled about, but that’s what is most heroic about her.
She accepts the call of duty, even at her own personal loss. I think
it’s an interesting place to leave her, because there are many
different directions to go. Is she going to be able to withstand this
huge weight that’s bearing down on her or is she going to crack
under it and crumble? I guess we’ll have to wait and see, right?
Avengers 2, there’s some sense of The Avengers being a
well-oiled machine. Finally, the introductions are over and we’re
at work, we’re digging our heels in. At the end of Avengers 2,
I think Widow has let her guard down and she is hopeful for
something. I think she had this moment of false hope where she felt
like she put in the work and there should be some kind of personal
payoff – and she was ready to accept it. Then she realizes that her
calling is a greater one and that’s not necessarily something that
she’s thrilled about, but that’s what is most heroic about her.
She accepts the call of duty, even at her own personal loss. I think
it’s an interesting place to leave her, because there are many
different directions to go. Is she going to be able to withstand this
huge weight that’s bearing down on her or is she going to crack
under it and crumble? I guess we’ll have to wait and see, right?
Would you like to see a solo Black
Widow movie to tie up these loose ends?
Widow movie to tie up these loose ends?
A Black Widow movie will be cool. Sure.
I’m always excited to get that cat suit on!
I’m always excited to get that cat suit on!
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