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‘Black Widow’: How Scarlett Johansson Convinced Director Cate Shortland To Make the Marvel Movie — ‘It Was Like a Courtship’

Even though Black Widow stars Marvel veteran Scarlett Johansson, the movie also features Marvel Cinematic Universe newcomers Pugh, Rachel Weisz, and director Cate Shortland. Yet, while the actors were excited to sign on for the film, Shortland wasn’t immediately interested in working on the blockbuster flick. In fact, Johansson herself had to call up Shortland and convince her to direct Black Widow.
by Johnell Gipson
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‘Fast & Furious’ Star Sung Kang Had ‘So Many Reservations’ About Playing Han At First

Box office titans such as Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson undeniably make Fast & Furious films attractive, but it’s also the franchise’s lesser known actors, such as Sung Kang — who plays fan favorite Han — that make the movies truly relatable. In fact, Han is so popular that Fast & Furious fans successfully petitioned for the formerly-deceased character’s return in 'F9,' the latest installment in the franchise. However, even though Han is one of the most beloved characters in the Fast & Furious universe today, Kang was initially skeptial about playing the role when it was first offered to him for a separate film named 'Better Luck Tomorrow.'
by Johnell Gipson