‘Black Widow’ Solo Movie News & Update: Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff Character In ‘Avengers’ Might Finally Get A Standalone Film In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff character in "Avengers," better known as "Black Widow," might finally be granted with a standalone film in the Marvel cinematic universe. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently teased that the company is "creatively and emotionally" committed to doing a "Black Widow" solo movie.

Scarlett Johansson's 'Black Widow' Solo Movie Is Marvel's Priority

Feige revealed to the Deadline that Marvel is eying Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff character as its top pick for a standalone film, ahead of other "Avengers" characters like Falcon, Hawkeye and War machine. "I would say certainly the one creatively and emotionally that we are most committing to doing is Black Widow," Feige stated.

The president of the Disney-owned studio explained that Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff portrayal has been amazing. He added that Marvel is seriously considering of doing a "Black Widow" solo movie because the former Shield agent is a lead Avenger and has her own amazing stories to tell.

Scarlett Johansson's 'Black Widow' Character Deserves A Solo Movie

Scarlett Johansson's "Black Widow" has been considered as one of the most popular and well-loved characters in the Marvel cinematic universe. The inscrutable and badass Natasha Romanoff debuted in "Iron Man 2" and later played key roles in "The Avengers," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Avengers: Age of Ultron," and the recently released "Captain America: Civil War."

In an interview with EW, "Captain America: Civil War" directors Joe and Anthony Russo explained why Scarlett Johansson's "Black Widow" deserves a solo movie. The directors said that Natasha Romanoff is one of the richest characters in the Marvel cinematic universe because of her fascinating and complex character.

Scarlett Johansson And Fans Want A 'Black Widow' Solo Movie

The 31-year-old Scarlett Johansson has been very vocal in the past about her will of doing a standalone movie for Natasha Romanoff. "If you want to see a Black Widow spin-off movie, then I want to see it," Johansson told the media during the red carpet premiere of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" in 2014, as reported by The Guardian.

Last year, fans of Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff character staged an international flash mob campaigning for a "Black Widow" solo movie. Fans gathered in 16 the U.S., Canadian and Australian cities sporting replicas of the famous superheroine's red wig and skintight leather suit.

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