MUMBAI: Scarlett Johansson believes that Florence Pugh could succeed her as the titular superhero and take the franchise forward. After 10 years and seven films of playing the Russian super spy-turned-Avenger, the actress is expected to bid adieu to Black Widow in the upcoming film.

Pugh, the star of films such as Little Women and Midsommar, plays the role of Yelena, Natasha’s sister, in the Cate Shortland-directed movie. During an interview with Total Film, Johansson was asked about her view on the idea of Pugh’s Yelena taking over the mantle of Black Widow from Natasha.

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“I definitely felt that way from the very beginning. She stands completely on her own. She’s strong and different. She’s so different to Natasha. You also see the generational difference, too, in how they react to things, and what they’re careful about, or what they’re careless about,” the actress said.

Pugh said she hasn’t thought about Yelena becoming the new Black Widow as she is still enjoying starring in a Marvel movie.

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Credits: Hindustan Times