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Actress Scarlett Johansson describes her role in the upcoming sequel as challenging and difficult to figure out during an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
Scarlett Johansson has shared new details regarding her involvement in the upcoming film The Batman Part II, describing the role as a significant challenge that pushed her out of her comfort zone.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Johansson discussed her upcoming projects, which include The Exorcist: Martyrs and The Batman Part II. When asked which role had pushed her furthest out of her comfort zone, she identified the role in the Batman sequel.
“Probably the role in The Batman,” she responded. “It gave me a lot of existential angst for some reason.”
Johansson noted that the character was difficult to interpret. “It was very hard to figure out. I don’t know why, whether it was just the role or was just where I’m in my life, or what’s going on, but it was just hard to crack it. And that’s all I can say about it. It was a tough role in a lot of ways,” she added.
While Johansson's specific character has not been officially revealed, various rumors and discussions have circulated regarding potential roles. According to reports from Gizmodo and Just Jared, speculation includes characters such as Gilda Gold, Andrea Beaumont/The Phantasm, or Poison Ivy.
Director Matt Reeves confirmed in May that Johansson would join the sequel to his 2022 film, which stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman. The cast for the sequel includes several returning and new actors:
Production on The Batman Part II experienced a brief pause in October. According to DC Studios, the pause occurred after Reeves stepped away to attend to a family matter. During this time, Steven Soderbergh stepped in, with the studio's support, to help Reeves complete the final stretch of principal photography.
The Batman Part II is currently scheduled to be released in theaters on February 18, 2028.
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