Scarlett Johansson maintains that she holds no grudge against Disney regardless of her lawsuit against them in 2021.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the film business noticed the increase of the streaming age, with companies proving to be one of the simplest ways to catch flicks whereas cinemas have been closed. One that emerged simply earlier than the pandemic was Disney+, which, like most, noticed its subscription numbers develop throughout that point. With many nonetheless not sure in the event that they wished to return to the cinema in 2021, Disney made the choice to concurrently launch MCU entry Black Widow in theaters and on Disney+ by means of their Premier Access banner. This, as you keep in mind, prompted lead Scarlett Johansson to file a lawsuit against Disney over breach of contract, the actress taking a stand in a approach that no different star had earlier than.

Disney would quickly settle with Scarlett Johansson. And whereas she stays not sure if she would return as Black Widow, the actress maintains that she holds no everlasting in poor health will against the House of Mouse. Speaking with The New York Times, Johansson mentioned, “I don’t hold a grudge. I think it was just poor judgment and poor leadership at that time. It just felt very unprofessional to me, the entire ordeal. And honestly, I was incredibly disappointed, especially because I was holding out hope until, finally, my team was like, ‘You have to act.’”

At the time, a rep for Disney slammed Johansson for the swimsuit whereas accusing her of downplaying the pandemic, saying, “There is no merit whatsoever to this filing. The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Disney has fully complied with Ms. Johansson’s contract and furthermore, the release of Black Widow on Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20M she has received to date.”

Despite Disney’s launch tactic – which Johansson claimed would value her hundreds of thousands in field workplace factors – Black Widow nonetheless pulled in $380 million worldwide, kicking off Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which additionally noticed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Eternals and Spider-Man: No Way Home out in 2021.

What affect do you assume Scarlett Johansson made along with her lawsuit against Disney? Do you wish to see her return to play Black Widow?