Exclusive: The Surprising Secret MCU Project Scarlett Johansson is Still Working On

Scarlett Johansson has recently given an update on her secret MCU project that is still in development at the studio. Since her debut as Natasha Romanoff in Iron Man 2, Johansson has become a pivotal member of the MCU, playing a vital role in the Infinity Saga. Although Johansson confirmed that her time as Natasha in the MCU was over with Black Widow, she is set to produce an unannounced MCU project alongside Kevin Feige. The project was first mentioned by Feige at Johansson's American Cinematheque tribute in 2021, but legal disputes between Johansson and Disney and the lack of information about the project put its future in question. Fortunately, Johansson has confirmed that the project is still moving forward but has been put on hold due to WGA strikes.

What Scarlett Johansson's Unannounced MCU Project Might Be

Although the project hasn't progressed recently due to the writers' strike and potentially our own guild strike, it's important to note that it's not completely abandoned. Prior to the strike, we were actively developing it and now we're just waiting for the dust to settle. It's currently at a simmer, but once the situation stabilizes, we'll be back on track to continue its development.

Despite being shrouded in secrecy, what is known about Johansson and Feige's upcoming MCU project is that it won't be related to Black Widow. While it hasn't been included in the Phase 5 and 6 slates, Johansson did mention that it's still in development. This suggests that the project likely won't tie into the Multiverse Saga. One possibility for the project could be an A-Force film, which would bring together the MCU's female heroes. Although Natasha Romanoff won't be able to appear, having Johansson as a producer would be a fitting tribute to her role in paving the way for female heroes in the MCU.

Johansson's secret project for the MCU is shrouded in mystery, but it's clear that it has the potential to highlight some of the female heroes who have yet to be introduced in the franchise. One such hero is the Blonde Phantom, a character that Johansson had originally expressed interest in playing. However, given Johansson's role as a producer on Black Widow and her understanding of Yelena Belova's character, a solo film centered around Yelena would make the most sense. This would also explain why the project's details are being kept under wraps, as it could potentially spoil Yelena's fate in the upcoming Thunderbolts movie. Regardless of what the project ends up being, it would be fitting for Johansson's legacy in the MCU to be carried on by a female hero who will inspire the next generation of fans. The fact that the project is still in the works is a promising sign for what's to come.

Source: ComicBook.com