Scarlett Johansson to Replace Emily Blunt as Black Widow

Sources confirm Marvel is shopping the role around and that Ms. Johansson has met with the powers that be for initial negotiations.

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By alten2345 - Feb 14, 2009 12:02 AM EST

Filed Under: Iron Man 2

Source: EW

It seems the scheduling conflict between Gulliver's Travels and Iron Man 2 that Emily Blunt is facing has prompted Marvel Studios to begin discussions with other actresses to fill the role of Black Widow.

Although there has not been an official announcement from Marvel, sources have confirmed that Scarlett Johansson has been approached for the role and is interested in the project.

Check out more of Scarlett at her SuperheroHotties gallery HERE.

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