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Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’
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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.
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In short
- Johansson found her secret Batman sequel role hard to work out.
- She said it brought her existential angst.
- Her character’s identity remains undisclosed.
How this story developed
- 2 hours ago Scarlett Johansson says her undisclosed role in *The Batman: Part II* was difficult to work out and brought her “a lot of existential angst”.
- 2 hours ago 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”.
- The Hollywood Reporter Scarlett Johansson Breaks Silence on ‘The Batman Part II’ Role: “It Was Very Hard to Figure Out”
- Variety Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’
- Deadline Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman: Part II’ Role Was “Hard To Crack,” Gave Her “Existential Angst”
Explained simply
The Batman: Part II is a planned follow-up to the 2022 film The Batman, a crime story centred on Bruce Wayne, the masked crime-fighter Batman, played by Robert Pattinson. It is part of a separate series of Batman films, rather than a continuation of the wider DC superhero film universe.
Scarlett Johansson has joined the cast, but her character’s identity has not been announced. Sebastian Stan and Brian Tyree Henry are also in the film, with their roles undisclosed. The story is being developed around Bruce Wayne, while the new cast members’ parts may add further characters to his world.
Johansson has previously played major roles in superhero films, including as Black Widow in Marvel films. Her comments point to the creative challenge of taking on a difficult character, though she has not said what specifically makes this role hard to work out.
Coverage · 3 sources
- VarietyScarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’
- The Hollywood ReporterScarlett Johansson Breaks Silence on ‘The Batman Part II’ Role: “It Was Very Hard to Figure Out”
- DeadlineScarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman: Part II’ Role Was “Hard To Crack,” Gave Her “Existential Angst”