Black Widow's web may soon be growing.
Sources tell Variety that Florence Pugh is in talks to join Scarlett Johansson’s standalone superhero film.
Pugh has been on the hot list for this second lead role since last fall, but Marvel wanted to open up the field to other actresses at the beginning of the year. After meeting with several candidates, the studio zeroed back in on Pugh after she drew strong reviews for the MGM comedy-drama “Fighting With My Family.”
Cate Shortland is on board to direct, with Jac Schaeffer penning the script. The film has been in development for a while, but picked up momentum last year after Schaeffer’s hire. Kevin Feige is producing the pic.
Marvel had no comment on the news.
It’s unclear whether “Black Widow” will be an origin tale or set after the next “Avengers” movie.
Fans of the character have...
Sources tell Variety that Florence Pugh is in talks to join Scarlett Johansson’s standalone superhero film.
Pugh has been on the hot list for this second lead role since last fall, but Marvel wanted to open up the field to other actresses at the beginning of the year. After meeting with several candidates, the studio zeroed back in on Pugh after she drew strong reviews for the MGM comedy-drama “Fighting With My Family.”
Cate Shortland is on board to direct, with Jac Schaeffer penning the script. The film has been in development for a while, but picked up momentum last year after Schaeffer’s hire. Kevin Feige is producing the pic.
Marvel had no comment on the news.
It’s unclear whether “Black Widow” will be an origin tale or set after the next “Avengers” movie.
Fans of the character have...
- 3/18/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety - Film News
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