Blunt out, Scarlett in for role of Black Widow in Iron Man 2

By Vactor • March 12, 2009 • 3 Comments

Source: Nikki Finke via /Film

Much to fellow Fused Film contributor Markus Seaberry’s dismay, Scarlett Johansson is now signed to play Black Widow in Iron Man 2, The Avengers and a series of connected Marvel adaptations. Nikki Finke is reporting that Johansson actually screen tested for the role and lost it to Blunt, who as you know had to step down due to contractual obligations.

We found out a few weeks ago that Emily Blunt might have to step down from playing Black Widow in Iron Man 2 due a schedule conflict with Gulliver’s Travels. Since then Eliza Dushku tossed her hat into the consideration pool, pleading fans to start a campaign to make her the Widow. Unfortunately for the Dollhouse star, Jon Favreau and Marvel had bigger names in mind for the part.

I will be the first to admit I find Scarlett extremely beautiful (in fact, aside from Alicia Keys I think she’s the hottest women alive) but her acting has left some cold (hello Seaberry). I personally  think Blunt would have been a better choice. Johansson has most recently been in the superhero film, The Spirit, and we all saw how that turned out.

Well at least my eyes will be stimulated while watching these upcoming Marvel  adaptations.

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