# Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/scarlett-johansson-says-the-batman-2-role-was-very-hard-to-figure-out-it-gave-me-a-lot-of-existential-angst/
- Published: 2026-11-04T23:07:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T23:18:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/scarlett-johansson-the-batman-2-role-hard-figure-out-1236939769/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- Johansson found her secret Batman sequel role hard to work out.
- She said it brought her existential angst.
- Her character’s identity remains undisclosed.

## Summary

Scarlett Johansson has said her undisclosed role in *The Batman: Part II* was “very hard to figure out” and gave her “a lot of existential angst”. She said she could not explain whether the difficulty came from the role or from where she is in her life, but described it as a challenge despite her past experience in superhero films.

Johansson’s casting was confirmed in May, alongside Sebastian Stan and Brian Tyree Henry, whose roles have also not been revealed. Robert Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne; production is being led by Steven Soderbergh after Matt Reeves temporarily stepped away for a personal matter. Reeves has said the story will keep Bruce Wayne at its centre.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/scarlett-johansson-the-batman-2-role-hard-figure-out-1236939769/)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Scarlett Johansson Breaks Silence on ‘The Batman Part II’ Role: “It Was Very Hard to Figure Out”](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scarlett-johansson-on-the-batman-part-ii-role-1236748021/)
- [Deadline: Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman: Part II’ Role Was “Hard To Crack,” Gave Her “Existential Angst”](https://deadline.com/2026/11/scarlett-johansson-the-batman-part-ii-role-hard-to-crack-1237213661/)

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