This film will be released on May 1, which will mark the beginning of Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel's Phase 4 will begin with the next premiere of 'Black Widow'. Scarlett Johansson puts herself back in the shoes of Natasha Romanoff, one of the most popular members of the 'Avengers' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to star in her movie alone.
The company has shared the first trailer for the film that will hit theaters on May 1, 2020, which promises action without measure. And before the big date arrives, we collect some information that you probably did not know about Scarlett Johansson in her role as 'Black Widow'.
1.- Emily Blunt, the real 'Black Widow'?
Although Scarlett Johansson has given us six interventions and a next one with the solo movie of 'Black Widow' within the UCM, the truth is that it was close to not happening. In an interview, Johansson recalled that she was not Jon Favreau's first choice to play the spy within the Avengers.
The actress who got the role was Emily Blunt, but for scheduling reasons she couldn't get the project done, so Scarlett was called back. Although it would have been interesting to see Emily Blunt in the role, there is no doubt that Johansson's performance during all these years playing 'Black Widow' has been surprising, which makes it clear that sometimes option B is the best.
2.- 'Black Widow', the consecration of girl power
For the solo tape of 'Black Widow' to reach theaters, several superhero films had to pass that Marvel considered a priority. Although the intervention of the character had an important role in his appearances, it was not until years later when the green light was given to the project that it was supported at all times by Stan Lee.
For many fans, the film came a little out of date after the events that occurred in "Avengers: Endgame", but despite that, it was a tape that many wanted because of the imposing figure it represented in the movies.
With the arrival of 'Black Widow' there is talk of consolidating a gender for female Marvel characters. The film will become the second solo film dedicated to a female character after 'Captain Marvel', so we expect more films starring women within the UCM.
3.- Millionaire contract and salary equality
With the solo movie of 'Black Widow', Scarlett Johansson makes history within the UCM by managing to get a payment similar to others of her companions. According to data from American media such as 'The Hollywood Reporter', the protagonist managed to receive 15 million dollars for her participation, the same amount that Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth received for their 'Captain America' and 'Thor' films. With this payment, the actress became the best paid in the company for a female character, achieving salary equality with her colleagues.
4.- Farewell to 'Black Widow'
The character's return on screen with the new movie will be Scarlett Johansson's farewell to the character. Although fans have insisted on thinking that the character could return from death, this theory was denied by the same actress during an interview.
In 'Avengers: Infinity war', 'Black Widow' died trying to recover one of the infinity gems, a death that the plot was responsible for making it clear that she would have no return. The time line that the new film poses is located after the events of "Captain America: Civil War", so her appearance will be very different from how she has been seen. The story of the solo film will deal with the past of the character, who will be reunited with her old "family".
5.- The other end of Scarlett Johansson for Marvel
Before considering the character's death, the directors had another destination in mind for 'Black Widow': educating orphans. That's right, the other option of the plot considered the character at the head of an organization to educate children without parents. However, the Russo brothers decided that the best closure of the character due to her kindness, would be to sacrifice herself to obtain the soul gem. Although she had a hard time accepting being left out of the end of the saga in 'Avengers: Endgame', Johansson sees in her new film the opportunity to close her character as she deserves from her.
