Scarlett Johansson Says Getting Turned Down for ‘Gravity’ Left Her ‘Hopeless’

[hewontgo]

Scarlett Johansson Says Getting Turned Down for ‘Gravity’ Left Her ‘Hopeless’ https://t.co/HRYdX3vW29 pic.twitter.com/4jUeLilSHU
- IndieWire (@IndieWire) May 9, 2023
Marion Cotillard and Natalie Portman also screen-tested for the lead role of a scientist trapped in space, and Blake Lively and Johansson were considered before Sandra Bullock was

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[butterflyblot]

Asian women still continue to be disregarded for smart and nuanced protagonist roles and always get handed 2D objectifying schlock. Thank you Scarlett for continuing to highlight the struggles AAPI actors and actresses face everyday during heritage month.

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We can only hope Emma Stone tells her story someday as well

[butterflyblot]

Everyone needs to do their part this month and share and uplift the voices of Asian women of all races and ethnicities!

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Not that icon

[matsjhummels]

I heard she’s the front runner for The Joy Luck Club remake! She’ll play every role