[53] Schaeffer met with Feige again in December, and was hired to write the screenplay by the end of 2017. [74] Set photos in October revealed that William Hurt would appear in the film , reprising his MCU role as Thaddeus Ross. We've got the lowdown on director Cate Shortland, too. Honest question.I’m firm believer of parallel thinking, but...Is there any BLACK WIDOW pre the release of METAL GEAR SOLID 3 in 2004 that establishes this white suit?It sure reminds me of a certain patriot who saved the world❗️Also, Cyber Monday Sale on elevated walkways! Most of these versions exist in Marvel's … [108], Upcoming superhero film produced by Marvel Studios, Theatrical release poster with previous release date, "What I tried to do was use the backdrop of the splintered Soviet Empire—a lawless insane asylum with 400-some odd nuclear missile silos. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. First up is a big one: Robert Downey Jr. Yup. You have a solid 133 minutes of Marvel action awaiting you this May. What she hopes to find when tracing the murky history of her formative years is anyone's guess, but at least this is one chapter she can finally close, especially after we know what's to come in Avengers: Endgame. ", "Another 'Iron Man 2' Deal: Scarlett Johannson To Replace Emily Blunt As Black Widow For Lousy Lowball Money", "Marvel-ous Star Wattage: Actors Assemble For Comic-Con Panel Including 'The Avengers', 'Captain America', & 'Thor, "Five Actresses Testing For 'Captain America 2' Role; Black Widow Might Drop By As Well", "Scarlett Johansson flaunts curves in new magazine photo shoot, reveals details on 'The Avengers' sequel", "Captain America: Civil War Directors: Black Widow Will Be Back, More", "Avengers: Infinity War – Black Panther Actor Starts Filming", "Robert Downey Jr. Here, it's Cap and even Black Widow herself. [56] Marvel began meeting with female directors to potentially take on the project, part of a priority push by major film studios to hire female directors for franchises. [16]:63 Early reports suggested that Rob Hardy would be the film's cinematographer, but he left the production before filming began. [96] After a final trailer was released for the film a week later, Scott Mendelson at Forbes highlighted how the trailer's existence and use of the May 2020 release date confirmed that the film was not being delayed. There's also a really cool Easter egg tucked away in the Black Widow trailer. He was spotted in the latest trailer. [105] Chapek again reiterated in March that Disney planned to release Black Widow in theaters on May 7. “Black Widow,” starring Scarlett Johansson, was set to debut on Nov. 6, a date that started to look increasingly unlikely as movie theaters on the coasts remained closed. Black Widow is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Scarlett Johansson led … Set after Captain America: Civil War (2016), the film sees Romanoff on the run and forced to confront her past. As of writing, though, it's Black Widow is coming to cinemas. [10], Feige met with Johansson to discuss the direction of a solo film in October 2017, before Marvel began meeting with writers for the project, including Jac Schaeffer. [67] Marvel had been considering Pugh for the role since late 2018, but began looking at other actresses, including Saoirse Ronan, in early 2019. [104] According to Variety, Feige was opposed to a hybrid release for the film. Could he be setting up The Thunderbolts, the nefarious Marvel team-for-hire? [41] After the release of Age of Ultron, Johansson revealed that the number of films on her contract had been adjusted since she first signed to match the "demand of the character", as Marvel had not anticipated the audience's "great reaction" to the character and her performance. A mixed version with a VIP Disney + release and a US theatrical release seems possible. [76], In January 2020, a special look trailer credited Eric Pearson as the screenwriter for the film, with Schaeffer and Benson receiving story credit. With only 17 unrestored copies on the CGC Census (and only one graded higher than this Mystic Comics … But, Disney CEO Bob Chapek says the studio will be flexible with [70] Shortland wanted the film to have "peril at its heart" and be "really emotional but also story-driven". Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Post-D23, Marvel Studios' director of visual development, Andy Park, unveiled the artwork, showcasing a look not only at the titular agent, but also her supporting cast. [2] If the film was delayed again, the film distribution industry believed Disney would move it to July 9, 2021, which was the current release date for Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings. You can watch the first one above, but let's break down the essential takeaways, just in case you missed anything. [80] It is set to be released in IMAX,[94] and will be the first film released in Phase Four of the MCU. Variety felt if Black Widow did not have a traditional theatrical release, it would be "insurmountably more challenging" to become profitable. [92] In September 2020, Barbie released two Black Widow dolls featuring the outfits worn by Romanoff in the film. The specials go behind the scenes of the making of the MCU films and television series with cast members and additional creatives. [81] Late in post-production, Lorne Balfe replaced Desplat as composer, which Desplat confirmed in May 2020. [103] In early February, Disney CEO Bob Chapek reaffirmed that Black Widow was intended to have a solely theatrical release, but Disney was cognizant of theaters reopening, particularly in large cities such as New York and Los Angeles, as well as consumer desire to return to theaters. ", "Could Coronavirus Woes Take a Hammer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? As for the main villain of the piece: Taskmaster is in the movie, and they're revealed to be in control of the Red Room, the birthplace of the Black Widows. Originally touted for May 1, cinemas closing due to COVID-19 forced Marvel's hand on more than one occasion. She did caution she may not want to "wear a skin-tight catsuit" for much longer. Black Widow will kick off a new phase for Marvel when it hits theaters on May 1, 2020. Also intriguing is the apparent inclusion of General Ross (William Hurt), who was last seen in Endgame but is best known for his antagonistic role in 2008's The Incredible Hulk. In the first trailer, it was Hawkeye. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger." [82][83], With the film's official announcement at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, it was promoted by Feige, Shortland, and cast members who introduced footage from the first 30 days of production. Mendelson thought that this aspect could outweigh the teaser's focus on "family melodrama" over superheroics, which he compared to Marvel's Thor (2011). [9] In early March 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic had caused the closure of theaters in many countries, the release date for the film No Time to Die was shifted from April 2020 to November 2020. BLACK WIDOW!!! Eternals Shang Chi! No word on casting yet, though it’s been revealed that Natasha will be facing off against the villain who recently made an (irritating) series of appearances in the Spider-Man PS4 game. Natalia was exceptionally gifted in the arts of spycraft and soon became one of the most ruthless students there. There have even been rumblings about two MCU actors who are making their presence felt as part of the Black Widow movie cast. GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Here's your look at the new poster for Marvel Studios' #BlackWidow! ", "Marvel Boss Kevin Feige On 'Black Panther 2' Post Boseman, 'Black Widow' Release & Why Streaming Plans Won't Burn MCU At The B.O. He wondered if contractual obstacles were to blame for Marvel not crediting Beristain at that point, and felt that he would be credited in marketing materials leading up to the film's release. [91] Mendelson described the trailer as "a noticeable improvement over the teaser", attributing this to the appearance of multiple Black Widow characters which he said "keeps the stakes somewhat grounded and presumably ties into the film's notion of found families (the Avengers), forced families (the fellow brainwashed murderers) and actual family (co-stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Rachel Weisz)". With the delay of 'Black Widow', there will officially be a 675 day gap between the two most recent Marvel Cinematic Universe movie releases. [79] In September 2020, Disney pushed the release back again to May 7, 2021. One account states that in 1928, Nazis set the building in Stalingrad that Natasha and her mother were living in on fire. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Interestingly enough, the Marvel timeline won't be affected by a Black Widow delay, with one insider telling Variety it's business as usual. After all, how could it be a Black Widow movie without her? Development of a Black Widow film began in April 2004 by Lionsgate, with David Hayter attached to write and direct. Here, though, he’s switching his police hat for a big-ass shield as he’ll be playing Alexi, otherwise known in the comics as the Red Guardian. [10] In April 2019, Pugh was confirmed to have been cast alongside David Harbour,[14] Rachel Weisz,[21][17] and O-T Fagbenle. [27], A wrap party for the film was held at the end of September, before production moved to Macon, Georgia for the week of September 30. Scarlett Johansson, inevitably, is back at Natasha Romanoff. [57] By the end of April, the studio had met with over 65 directors for the project in an "extremely thorough" search,[58] including Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Chloé Zhao—who went on to direct Marvel's Eternals (2021)[59]—Amma Asante,[57] and Lynn Shelton. [99] Later that month, Disney pushed back the release to May 7, 2021, rescheduling Eternals and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) as a result. assassin, I find that really fascinating". pic.twitter.com/NhOr0FaoeSDecember 3, 2019. There's all kinds of stuff that you could do with it." After a year-long wait and countless pandemic-related delays, Natasha Romanoff and co. will be arriving on the big screen in just a couple of months. Take a look at it above in more detail. Disney Plus Premier Access? It was rumored that Natasha Romanova (Russian: Наталья Романова, Наташа Романова, Наталья Романова-Шостакова) was somehow related to the last ruling czars of Russia, but this was never proven.There are varying accounts of Romanova's early life. There was also potential to delay the film's release again if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic did not improve leading up to the planned May 2021 release, or to release the film concurrently in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access as was done with Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). [10][68] The studio returned to Pugh after she received strong reviews for her performance in the film Fighting with My Family (2019). [12], Principal photography began on May 28, 2019, in Norway. As shown by the trailer, he even gets an ill-fitting suit to squeeze into and even throws hands at few masked enemies. The very first Black Widow movie poster was revealed back in August. The nature of the vast, interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe, which releases at least two movies move years in theaters, means that each new delay for Black Widow … Shortland made her name with a succession of short films in her homeland of Australia before the 2004 release of Somersault, her first feature. [71] The production moved to Pinewood Studios in London in early June,[72] with Ray Winstone joining the cast later that month. It would have to be the best version that movie could possibly be. With movie theaters now opening up in Los Angeles and New York, there’s a good chance that Disney will stick with that release date. Pugh describes her character as “like a sister” to Natasha, though, as we’ll soon discover, there’s plenty of bad blood between the two. That also fits in nicely with the Black Widow timeline fitting snugly in-between Infinity War and Endgame. Deadline Hollywood reported on rumors in the film distribution industry suggesting that Black Widow would take the November release date of Marvel's Eternals, with the latter being delayed until 2021, but Disney confirmed then that it still intended to release Black Widow in May 2020. Otherwise, I would never do it ... [it would] have to be its own standalone and its own style and its own story. © Disney has not yet indicated its plans for how it will release it. See it in theaters May 1. pic.twitter.com/Q2KU0xXjiNMarch 9, 2020. [44] The following April, Johansson expressed interest in starring in a Black Widow film, and said that it would be driven by demand from the audience. Meanwhile, Collider reports that the Black Widow movie writer is Ned Benson, most famous for his work on The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby. Visit our corporate site. 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[24] The character Taskmaster, who has taken over the Red Room, will also be featured in the film. Nothing has been confirmed yet, though, and it appears to be full steam ahead for a theatrical release. Yelena is wearing a jacket that her "sis" Nat would later go on to wear in Infinity War. Disney hints Marvel's Black Widow may stream online same time as theaters. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Romanoff must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Possible spoilers here, but that's not all she's known as in the comics. All we have is one leaked image to go on. In Marvel Studios' action-packed spy thriller Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. [19] Filming also took place in Atlanta, Budapest, and Morocco. [64], In February 2019, Ned Benson was hired to rewrite the script,[65] and Feige confirmed that, despite rumors, the studio did not want the film to receive an R rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Benson and Pearson were added later. ", "Black Widow: 'The Dutch Giant' Olivier Richters Boards Marvel Film", "Black Widow's Taskmaster Fighting Style Taken From Spider-Man and Winter Soldier", "Saturn Awards: 'Spider-Man' Star Tom Holland Wins For Third Year In A Row", "David Hayter Recalls Details of Abandoned Black Widow Movie", "Lions Gate & Marvel Sign Iron Fist & Black Widow Deal", "David Hayter to Direct The Black Widow! She’s best known for Lore, a 2012 historical drama where a Nazi family seek to evade Allied forces at the end of World War 2. The Big Game Spot may not be as fleshed-out as the two trailers that preceded it, but it certainly adds enough to the malestrom of hype building before May's release. With her reputation, she became the master assassin the Black Widow. "In Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy thriller Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. "[52] Due to the development work already done, and the public support for a Black Widow film, Marvel ultimately decided that the best time to move forward with the project would be at the beginning of the "latest phase" of the MCU in 2020. 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