Interview with Scarlett Johansson: Scarlett Johansson states that she should be allowed to play "any person, any tree or any animal"

Scarlett Johansson faced a wave of criticism this week as a result of a new interview in which she claimed: "I should be allowed to play at anyone, at any tree or any animal. " The star, who faced the past casting controversies, expresses – explaining that his comments have been taken out of context.

"I recognize that in reality, my industry is largely divided in favor of cisgender and Caucasian actors and that not all actors have been offered the same opportunities that I have had the privilege of," he said. said Johansson. His answer concerns a July 11 interview published in the magazine As If.

In the "Avengers: End of the game"The actress explained that she thought she could play any role," because that's my job and the demands of my job. She added "a lot of social lines are drawn now" and "a lot of politically correct is reflected in the art. "

The comments recalled some of his previous casting scandals. Last July, she had abandoned the movie "Rub & Tug", while she was considering playing the lead role of a transgender man. Transgender actors and advocates immediately criticized the production for not throwing a trans actor into the role.

She also faced the indignation of her role in the remake of the classic anime 2017 "Ghost in the shell"Critics have condemned filmmakers and studio Paramount for having attributed to Johansson the traditionally Japanese role of Motoko Kusanagi's character." As part of the film's promotion, Johansson made it clear that she thought the money laundering charges with lime were unfounded.

Many have used social media to share their frustration with their statements. "Pose" star Indya Moore, who identifies as transgender and non-binary, tweeted: "Why compare trans and poc people to trees and animals …" Twitter user @niceonefransi posted "I can not believe I just met Scarlett Johansson !! what an honor !!!"

Johansson issued a statement Saturday amidst the wave of criticism by the Associated Press: "I personally think that in an ideal world, any actor should be able to play anybody and that Art, in all its forms, should be immune to the politically correct. "

She also claimed that the comments had been published in other publications for "clickbait".