No Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow sequel? It's possible, says director Cate Shortland

No Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow sequel? It's possible, says director Cate Shortland
Actress Scarlett Johansson at Shepherds Bush in London, on March 20, 2014.
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Cate Shortland thinks there could be a Black Widow sequel without Scarlett Johansson.

The 52-year-old director has helmed the new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie, which sees Scarlett playing Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow for the last time, and believes that another film is possible with the focus on a separate character.

Asked if a sequel could happen, Cate told RadioTimes.com: "I think following a different character, yes.

"I think Scarlett is really happy that she's leaving the party, you know, and she's not the last to leave. She decided she wanted to go. And I don't think she would want to come back at the moment."

The director refused to speculate on whether Florence Pugh's younger assassin Yelena Belova would be a central figure in a new film, insisting that she was only focused on the current blockbuster.

Cate shared: "My focus was on Black Widow, and what the characters are doing within our story. So I wasn't focused on Florence outside of that."

The Australian filmmaker made her blockbuster debut on Black Widow and would love to helm another Marvel project.

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She said: "I mean, all the beautiful fights and the spectacle, and I think just creating something really fun and joyous is pretty addictive. So yeah, I would do it again. Yes.

"I feel really happy about it. Usually I feel dread when I have something coming out, but this time, I feel really happy. I think because it was such a group effort."

Cate also revealed that she wants to see more of David Harbour's soldier Alexi/Red Guardian.

Asked about returning characters, she said: "I don't have a crystal ball.

"Though I think Alexi has so much charisma and is so funny... and he has declared he wants a battle with Captain America."

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