Actress Scarlett Johansson reveals unexpected admission about "The Avengers" film series
In an intimate chat with Vanity Fair, the fabulous Scarlett Johansson spilled the tea on the behind-the-scenes madness of filming The Avengers. It seems the MCU's blockbuster wasn't all glitz and glamour, with Johansson describing the set as a "bona fide zoo" when handling diverse personalities like the Hulk and Hawkeye [1].
Back in 2012, when The Avengers shook the world, Johansson––who had already made her Marvel debut as Black Widow in Iron Man two years prior––admitted that they had no inkling of the film's potential greatness [1]. Diving into the MCU timeline, she pointed out that Iron Man was an enormous success, and its sequel followed suit. But Thor's cosmic vibes and Captain America's patriotic themes were like two different worlds colliding, making the filming of the Avengers' extravaganza that much more chaotic [1].
Despite the overwhelming chaos and uncertainty, Johansson had faith in Kevin Feige, the Marvel president, and Joss Whedon, the movie's director [1]. But it wasn't until they filmed the iconic 360-degree shot of the superheroes prepping for battle that she really felt the film's enormous potential [1].
"Let me tell you, that moment was a turning point," Johansson said, her eyes twinkling with nostalgia. "We all looked insane during the filming, but the 360-shot of us all together? It felt powerful, and we knew right then that this might just work."
The Avengers proved to be a massive critical success, turning the movie-watching landscape on its head and confirming that Marvel's bold move to interconnect their universe was not just a pipe dream [1].
- "Scarlett Johansson, who played Black Widow in the Avengers movies, revealed in an interview that even back in 2012, when the first Avengers shook the world, they had no idea of its potential greatness."
- "Johansson shared that the filming of The Avengers was particularly chaotic due to the contrast in themes between the success of Iron Man and the cosmic vibes of Thor, and the patriotic themes of Captain America, making it feel like two different worlds colliding."
- "Johansson, who had faith in Kevin Feige and Joss Whedon, felt a sense of confidence in the project after filming the iconic 360-degree shot of the Avengers preparing for battle, a moment she considered a turning point that demonstrated the movie's enormous potential."
