Scarlett Johansson Possibly replacing Emily Blunt as Black Widow

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http://comingsoon.net/nextraimages/scarlettim2.jpgEntertainment Weekly (http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/02/iron-man-2-will.html) is reporting the rumor that Scarlett Johansson is in discussions with Marvel Studios to replace Emily Blunt for the role of Russian superspy Natasha Romanoff, who doubles as Black Widow, in Iron Man 2 (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=44655).

Blunt's commitment to 20th Century Fox and the studio's upcoming Gulliver's Travels (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=50284) may prohibit her from co-starring in the superhero sequel.

Marvel will not confirm, but sources tell EW that Johansson has indeed met with the filmmakers and is interested in taking the role. Blunt's reps are still trying to make both projects work, but "Gulliver's" is further along, with a start date of April 15. Iron Man 2 (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=44655) still doesn't have a shooting script and a start date has not yet been determined.



Ehh I'm not too sure about this. I was looking forward to Blunt.

[Crook]

I like Blunt better, but Scarlett is satisfactory. There aren't really too many young actresses I can think of for this role, but Scarlett meets the basic requirements.

[TheComicbookKid]

This movie is starting to feel like a trainwreck.

[Star]

Urgh, Scarlet doesn't seem like a good choice at all.

[darthlaney]

If you can afford Johansson - then you can get almost any current actress - they need to have a better look at the landscape and get the best.

I thought that Blunt was setting for second best - this defies belief.

If they get this character right, it could easily allow for a Bond style female spin off for Marvel.

[Majik1387]

I'd much rather Eliza Dushku who actually wants the role.