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For decades, Scarlett Johansson has been entertaining her audience with her big and small roles in several acclaimed projects. Initially starting out as a child actor, Johansson famously appeared in the third sequel ofHome Alone.However, throughout her career, the Oscar-nominated actress faced multiple rejections and even served as a second option for certain roles.
Evidently, there was a time when Scarlett Johansson auditioned for two acclaimed projects but got refused twice. Initially auditioning for the $723MGravitymovie, Johansson lost the role to Sandra Bullock. Thereafter, the actress almost pledged to quit her acting career, until she got her big break as a second option in the MCU.
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Scarlett Johansson Almost Quit Her Career After LosingGravity
Being a part of Hollywood since an early age,Scarlett Johanssonis well aware of the killer competition in the entertainment industry. Especially after being rejected from several acclaimed projects during her initial years, Johansson spoke profoundly about her heartbreaks and triumphs throughout her career.
In an interview withVariety, the actress opened up about the time when she almost decided to quit her career, after facing multiple rejections. Following her appearance inHome AloneandLost in Translation, Johansson went to audition for the role of Ryan inGravity.However, despite her intense dedication, the actress lost the role toSandra Bullock.
Feeling frustrated by the rejection, Scarlett Johansson mentioned, “I had wanted that role so much. It was sort of the straw that broke the camel’s back. I felt really frustrated and hopeless. Like, ‘Am I doing the right job?’”. She further recalled her bizarre audition, “I sort of [had to] pretend I was kind of like floating in space. Even though I was just sitting in a chair with a helmet on”.
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MCU’s Infamous Role Was A Career Savior For Scarlett Johansson
Despite pouring herself into the role of Ryan during the strange audition, Scarlett Johansson was replaced by Sandra Bullock in the $723M movie. That’s when the actress started doubting her potential. However, it wasn’t justGravitythat caused Johansson to feel incompetent about herself, but also her infamous MCU role as Black Widow.
Scarlett Johansson suffered her lowest point in her career when she faced the initial rejection after auditioning for the role of Black Widow. Apparently, MCU studios reportedly preferredEmily Bluntover Johansson. However, after Blunt dropped out of Jon Favreau’sIron Man 2,the Oscar-nominated actress was hired in the role of Natasha Romanoff.
“The best call you may receive is after you are rejected for something and then you get it. You appreciate it more. I’ve basically made a career out of being second choice” Johansson claimed.
Speaking withParade, the actress thus mentioned how she turned the tables and proved her potential in the industry after she got her million-dollar role in MCU. Despite being the second choice for the role of Black Widow, Johansson made full utilization of the opportunity and changed her career trajectory.
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Source:Variety,Parade
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