The Widow’s Extended Journey
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David Slijper captured some stunning shots of Scarlett Johansson for EW’s April cover, as we prepare to delve into the secretive world of Natasha Romanoff in her long-awaited solo film, Black Widow. After a decade of saving the world and her fellow Avengers, this former Russian agent is finally sharing some of her hidden truths with us. Get ready for an exclusive glimpse into her story with some sneak peek stills from the upcoming movie.
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David Slijper captures the essence of the upcoming solo adventure of Black Widow. The film takes place during the chaotic period between the Avengers’ disbandment in Captain America: Civil War and their reunion in Avengers: Infinity War.
“I found it intriguing to delve into her journey before reuniting with the Avengers, before her heroic sacrifice,” Johansson shares with EW. “How does she evolve into the strong individual we see, piecing together her broken past?”
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Photographed by David Slijper for EW magazine, Scarlett Johansson discusses the unique strength of her character. She believes that the character’s power comes from her vulnerability and the way she embraces it. Despite not having any superpowers, she is able to survive and thrive thanks to her emotional intelligence.
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In discussing her 10-year tenure as Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson reflects on how the film reflects her personal growth journey. She admits to being more open to exploring uncomfortable and vulnerable aspects of herself now compared to when she first started. Johansson believes that with age comes greater self-trust, allowing her to delve deeper into complex emotions and experiences.
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This special image from the movie shows Natasha getting ready for action in her signature suit.
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Just like Natasha, Pugh’s Yelena underwent training at the Red Room and possesses the same deadly assassin abilities.
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In the movie, we see Natasha reuniting with the only family she has ever known: a quirky group of Russian spies who posed as a family when Natasha was young – including Melina played by Rachel Weisz and Yelena played by Florence Pugh.
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Photographed by David Slijper for Entertainment Weekly
Photographed by David Slijper for Entertainment Weekly