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Scarlett Johansson discusses undisclosed Batman sequel role

First reported Nov 4, 5:06 PM ET · Latest Nov 4, 6:03 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 4, 7:31 PM ET

Where things stand

Scarlett Johansson revealed she has finally spoken about her part in “The Batman: Part II,” saying the role was “very hard to figure out,” according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.

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Timeline

What changed: She said the character pushed her outside her comfort zone and caused “a lot of existential angst.”

Every report, newest first

  1. Scarlett Johansson Breaks Silence on ‘The Batman Part II’ Role: “It Was Very Hard to Figure Out” — The Hollywood Reporter

    The actress' character in Matt Reeves' sequel to DC Studios' 2022 film has yet to be revealed.

  2. Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’ — Variety

    Scarlett Johansson isn’t new to the superhero genre, but her role in “The Batman: Part II” still proved to be its own challenge. Johansson told “Entertainment Tonight” that her upcoming role in the Robert Pattinson-led feature, which hasn’t been revealed,…

Questions

  • The identity of Johansson’s character and how it fits into the film’s story remain unclear. Open

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More: background

The actress is slated to appear in the sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2022 Batman film starring Robert Pattinson, but the specific character she will portray has not been disclosed.

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