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Cate Shortland, the director of "The Berlin Syndrome", was invited to direct Marvel's independent film "Black Widow" with Scarlett Johansson, whose sources were confirmed Variety . but gained momentum in January when Jac Schaeffer was hired to write the screenplay. Kevin Feige is the producer
Marvel did not comment on the news
The studio met with more than 70 filmmakers before landing on Shortland, whose sources say it was one of the favorites after a promising meeting with Johansson.
The details of the plot are kept secret, including whether the film will be an original tale or placed after the next movie "Avengers".
The character's fans pushed for her to get her own movie since she appeared for the first time in "Iron Man 2". With the last phase of Marvel movies, Marvel saw this as the best time to go ahead with the project.
The movie is one of many Marvel properties centered on women. currently in development or production, including "Captain Marvel" with Brie Larson. This film sinks on March 8, 2019.
Shortland's past credits include "Lore" and "The Berlin Syndrome", both featuring women, another big selling point for Marvel and Johansson.
360. The Hollywood reporter first leaked the news
