Scarlett Johansson is featured on the cover of Entertainment Weekly in anticipation of the upcoming release of Marvel Studios’ Black Widow on May 1.
Get ready for a sneak peek into the life of Natasha Romanoff as you’ve never seen her before! The upcoming issue of EW, set to hit stands on March 17, gives fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the beloved Avenger’s adventures during her hiatus from the team, following the events of Captain America: Civil War and leading up to Avengers: Infinity War.
During an interview, Johansson shared her fascination with exploring a particular phase of her character’s life before rejoining the Avengers and making a significant sacrifice. She was curious about how her character became a complete individual from the shattered pieces of her past.
The plot of Black Widow revolves around Natasha Romanoff as she faces her troubled past and the secrets she has kept hidden. Her past comes back to haunt her in the form of a treacherous conspiracy that threatens her safety. Despite the danger, she must confront her past as a spy and the damage it has caused to her relationships before she joined the Avengers. The story follows Natasha as she tries to evade those who want to harm her and deal with the consequences of her actions.