Scarlett Johansson is a name that needs no introduction in the Hollywood industry. She has been one of the highest-paid actresses over the years. The stunning beauty has given numerous iconic characters, and one of the most popular among them is Natasha Romanoff in the MCU. Her other commendable works include The Prestige, Lost In Translation, Marriage Story, Jojo Rabbit, and others. The actress has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and has been nominated twice for the Academy Awards.
Black Widow fame has a career full of box-office hits and critically acclaimed movies in a span of more than two decades. The actress has also won a Golden Globe and BAFTA for her spectacular performance in Lost in Translation, with Bill Murray. As per reports, the actress once rejected the role of Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby.
Scarlett Johansson in The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is regarded as one of the most memorable books written from the 20th Century. Director Baz Luhrmann adapted the novel into a larger-than-life film. Though it was not a word-to-word copy, it has the essence of the marvelous book. Leads of the movie include Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway, Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Joel Edgerton as Tom Buchanan, Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker, Isla Fisher as Myrtle Wilson, and Jason Clarke as George B. Wilson.
As per reports, the actress could have been Daisy Buchanan in DiCaprio’s $353 million movie. However, the actress rejected the role as it had a schedule conflict with her other film, We Bought a Zoo. The comedy-drama movie features Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson in the lead roles.
The Great Gatsby turned out to be a massive success with a box office collection of $353 million. It went on to become one of the classic movies about the American dream. The epic romantic drama with jaw-dropping cinematography comprises numerous musical moments as well. As Johansson is a good singer, she had a chance to leverage her talent in the movie.
About The Great Gatsby
The landmark movie The Great Gatsby was directed by Baz Luhrmann and starred Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio. The story is from the viewpoint of Nick Carraway, a writer who arrives in New York in 1922 and starts living next to a mysterious millionaire, Gatsby. There he meets his beautiful cousin Daisy and soon he is drawn into the alluring world of the super-rich, with their illusions, love, and deceptions.
Nick wrote the story of impossible love, big dreams, and ironic tragedy, describing the life of Gatsby. The movie received numerous awards including Academy Award and BAFTA award for best costume and product design, was nominated for AACTA International Awards for best direction and best-supporting Actor, was the winner of best picture at the Asian Film Critics Association Awards, and more.
The Great Gatsby is available for streaming on HBO Max.
Source- Movie Web
