Scarlett Johansson Steps Away from Thunderbolts Credits
Scarlett Johansson, best known for playing Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has officially asked for her name to be removed from the credits of the upcoming Marvel film Thunderbolts.
Scarlett Johansson asked Marvel Studios to remove her executive producer credit from Thunderbolts* because she wasn’t involved
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Although she was previously listed as an executive producer, Johansson shared in a recent interview that she had no real involvement in the film’s development.
She explained that the producer credit was likely the result of a past contract, not something she actively earned through creative input.
Because of this, she felt it was more honest to remove her name from the project. Johansson emphasized that her story in the Marvel universe ended with Avengers: Endgame and her solo film Black Widow.
The actress mentioned she didn’t want to be used as a symbolic connection to the past just for marketing. Instead, she’s focusing on new projects outside of Marvel, including her upcoming film Eleanor the Great and a major role in Jurassic World: Rebirth.
Johansson’s decision highlights a broader shift in Hollywood, where actors are now more mindful about how and when their names are used in projects.
She said it was important to only be credited when she is genuinely involved in the creative process.
Marvel has yet to make an official statement about the change, but Thunderbolts is still on track for its planned release.
The film features characters like Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, and Red Guardian, who were all connected to Black Widow’s storyline.
While Johansson’s time in the Marvel universe has come to an end, fans continue to respect her decision to move forward with her career on her own terms.
