For the past ten years, we have seen Natasha Romanoff courageously save the world alongside her male Avengers teammates. But being a spy means she’s also had to keep some secrets hidden. Now, with the much-anticipated Black Widow film, we’ll finally get a raw look into her life. In honor of her character’s decade-long journey, Scarlett Johansson graced the cover of EW magazine in April, giving us a sneak peek at exclusive stills from the upcoming movie.
The upcoming Black Widow standalone film is set in the tumultuous time following the Avengers’ breakup in Captain America: Civil War and before their reunion in Avengers: Infinity War. Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow, is thrilled to be exploring this pivotal period in the character’s journey. She is eager to delve into how Black Widow transforms into a more complex and multidimensional person as she confronts and reconciles with her past.
Johansson believes that the strength of the character comes from her willingness to embrace her vulnerability. Despite not having any extraordinary powers, she possesses a high level of emotional intelligence that allows her to persevere through challenges.
Johansson shared that the Black Widow movie truly represents her evolution and growth throughout the last ten years. She mentioned feeling more at ease delving into the challenging and less flattering parts of her character, a level of vulnerability she may not have been ready for in the past. With time, she has developed a greater sense of self-assurance and reliance on her instincts.
This special snapshot from the film captures Natasha as she prepares to suit up for another mission.
The film portrays Natasha coming back together with her makeshift family from her childhood, a team of Russian spies who posed as her family. Among them are Melina (portrayed by Rachel Weisz) and Yelena (portrayed by Florence Pugh).
