# In 2004, Scarlett Johansson was cast in a movie on a week’s notice. It became the most controversial collaboration of her career

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-2004-scarlett-johansson-was-cast-in-a-movie-on-a-weeks-notice-it-became-the-most-controversial-collaboration-of-her-career/
- Published: 2026-11-05T15:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T16:53:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/scarlett-johansson-cast-weeks-notice-most-controversial-collaboration/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Johansson replaced Kate Winslet in *Match Point* at a week’s notice.
- The role began a notable collaboration with Woody Allen.
- Johansson has continued to defend Allen, keeping the partnership contentious.

## Summary

Scarlett Johansson joined Woody Allen’s psychological thriller *Match Point* at short notice in 2004, after the original lead, Kate Winslet, withdrew for family reasons. The casting gave Johansson another prominent role after a busy run of films, and began a collaboration that has remained controversial because she has continued to support Allen despite his diminished standing in Hollywood.

Johansson said she had planned to take the summer off, but filming began about a week after she received the call. She later said she would be happy to work with Allen indefinitely. They went on to make *Scoop* and *Vicky Cristina Barcelona*, but have not worked together since; Winslet later expressed regret over her own collaboration with Allen.

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