Summary
WhileMarvelis currently busy with numerous exciting projects, a recent hint suggests the potential development of a series focusing on one of their most beloved heroes. Scarlett Johansson’s potential involvement in a “top secret” series adds intrigue to this speculation.
Scarlett Johansson, renowned for her role as Black Widow in theMarvel Universe, has been a key figure in numerous Marvel projects. Her portrayal of Natasha Romanoff came to an end inAvengers: Endgamewhen she heroically sacrificed herself to save the universe. Since then, speculation has swirled about Johansson’s potential involvement in a major new project, though nothing has been officially confirmed. A recent clue has surfaced, hinting at her forthcoming involvement in a massive project.
According toNexus Point News, Johansson is currently involved in a “top secret” Marvel project, with speculation suggesting it could potentially evolve into a Disney Plus TV series. The specifics of this project remain undisclosed. This intriguing revelation stems from a post onCourtney Baker’s LinkedIn page. Barker, a creative executive at Marvel Studios, shared:
Serve as an executive on the upcoming TV project Untitled Scarlett Johansson series for Disney+.
The actress’s name has now been removed, replaced with “Serve as an executive on the upcoming TV project Untitled Series for Disney+”. This cryptic announcement hints at the project’s significance. Barker’s involvement adds weight to the speculation, given her previous work on projects likeGuardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Specialfor Disney+, as well asGuardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3and numerous other Marvel productions. However, it is important to note that Barker was previously employed by Marvel. Around seven months ago,she mentioned on her pagethat she was laid off because her next project was in development and “couldn’t proceed further” due to the writers' strike. Her LinkedIn page does not provide any additional details about her current role or how she may be involved with Marvel and Disney at present.
Currently, no further details are available. However, speculation suggests that this project could potentially be a standalone Black Widow series. Such a venture has long been hinted at, offering the opportunity to delve deeper into her backstory.
The “Secret” Project Is Happening, But Not Right Now
Confirmations regarding an untitled top-secret project involving Scarlett Johansson have been issued by both Marvel Studios' head, Kevin Feige, and Johansson herself.Feige confirmed the project’s existenceduring an interview with Entertainment Tonight atThe Marvelspremiere in November 2023. Additionally,Johansson addressed the secretive projectin an interview with ComicBook in June 2023, stating:
It is still happening, [but] not currently because nothing is happening right now. We’re all sort of in this holding pattern as we wait out the writers' strike and potentially our own guild strike, and so on and so forth.
Despite ongoing secrecy surrounding the project, details beyond its mere existence have been closely guarded. As Scarlett Johansson’s time as Black Widow came to a close, Marvel has sought ways to weave her character’s story into other projects. However, whetherJohansson will reprise her role as Black Widowremains uncertain. Online discussions suggest possibilities ranging from a series centered around Yelena Belova to the potential revival and adaptation of the previouslycanceledNomadproject. WithMarvelcurrently juggling numerous projects in development, there is still much information yet to be unveiled, and it may be some time before this particular series sees the light of day.
MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a sprawling movie and television franchise that weaves together individual stories of superheroes including Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and many more. The first film in the franchise, Iron Man, was released in 2008. The MCU has garnered critical praise and financial success, earning billions at the box office and becoming a cultural phenomenon.
