Black Widow

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over breach in 'Black Widow' contract

Johansson, who comes from an Ashkenazi Jewish family, has been playing the Avenger Black Widow since 2010 in Iron Man 2. This is reportedly the last time that she will play the comic book character.

|ByGADI ZAIG
Actress Scarlett Johansson
Jewish actresses Scarlett Johansson at the 2018 Women’s March Los Angeles at Pershing Square on Jan. 20, 2018.

Release of ‘Black Widow’ delayed because of coronavirus

The film, which was scheduled to be released on May 1, has been delayed indefinitely because of the coronavirus.

|ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
Actress Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is back as Black Widow

Black Widow first appeared in Marvel’s “Iron Man 2” and since then has appeared in four “Avengers” films, as well as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.”

|ByMARCY OSTER/JTA