During a recent podcast interview on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Podcast, Scarlett Johansson opened up about her close bond with fellow Marvel actor Chris Evans, and shared that her husband, Colin Jost, refuses to rehearse scenes with her. The actress, who is set to star in the long-awaited standalone Marvel movie Black Widow, also discussed the film’s delayed release due to the pandemic.
In a recent podcast interview, Scarlett Johansson opened up about her close friendship with co-star Chris Evans, who plays Captain America in Marvel movies. The actress, who has portrayed Black Widow since 2010, shared that she has known Evans for even longer than that, their first collaboration being the movie The Perfect Score when she was 17. They bonded over discussions about relationships, families, and other people’s relationships, creating a “big sister” dynamic similar to that of their on-screen characters. Although Scarlett’s husband, Colin Jost, is also an actor, he doesn’t practice scenes with her.
The actress shared that she has had a strong bond with Chris for quite some time. They first collaborated on a film called The Perfect Score when she was only 17 years old.
The two Hollywood actors, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans, have maintained a cordial relationship over the years. They were last seen working together in the 2018 blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War. Before their superhero stint, they co-starred in the 2004 teen comedy The Perfect Score, which also featured Erika Christensen, Bryan Greenberg, Darius Miles, and Leonardo Nam. In the movie, the group of college-bound students from New Jersey attempted to steal the answers to the SAT exam. However, fate had other plans for the duo, and they ended up playing superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Scarlett Johansson essayed the formidable Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff, while Chris Evans brought Captain America/Steve Rogers to life. Fans of the Marvel franchise have eagerly awaited Johansson’s solo movie Black Widow, which has been in production for several years. After months of delays due to the pandemic, the film is finally ready to hit theaters.
Scarlett shared that she and Chris have a close relationship akin to that of a big sister and brother, similar to the dynamic between Nat and Steve. Despite Chris being older by a couple of years, they can talk for hours about various topics. However, Scarlett’s husband Colin Jost prefers to avoid spoilers for her upcoming film, so she refrains from sharing any details with him. Although they were both in London filming their respective movies, Tom and Jerry and Scarlett’s film, Colin still didn’t want to hear anything about Scarlett’s action sequences.
The upcoming film Black Widow is expected to surprise many viewers, including Scarlett Johansson’s husband and SNL star Colin Jost. Despite wanting to know about her day, Colin has refused to practice scenes with her for fear of spoilers. Scarlett revealed that he always asks for a spoiler alert before they read lines together. The events in Black Widow take place after Captain America: Civil War and before her character’s death in Avengers: Endgame. It is set to be the 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the first in phase four. Fans can catch the movie in theaters on July 9 or watch it on Disney+ the same day.
The highly anticipated movie, Black Widow, is scheduled to debut on July 9 in theaters and on Disney+ simultaneously. Fans can enjoy the latest installment of the Marvel franchise from the comfort of their homes or have a cinematic experience at the theater.
