Scarlett Johansson is one of the most versatile actors Hollywood has been blessed with. She’s played a superhero, Black Widow, in Marvel but also entertained fans with projects like Jojo Rabbit and Ghost In The Shell. ScarJo could have been seen as a transgender woman but had to opt out of the film due to casting controversy. Scroll below for all the details!
In 2018, Ghost In The Shell director Rupert Sanders offered the movie Rub & Tug to ScarJo. She was supposed to bring the life of an American transman gangster and massage parlor owner Dante Tex Gill to the big screens. The actress accepted the role, but the big announcement did not go very well with the LGBTQ+ members of Hollywood.
ScarJo’s dig at Jared Leto & other actors who previously played transgender parts
This wasn’t the first time a cisgender actor was playing the role of a transgender character. We have previously seen Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent), Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club), and Felicity Huffman (Transamerica) portray such roles and win recognitions, including Oscar Awards. However, critics objected to Scarlett Johansson’s casting and claimed she was stealing opportunities from the actors of the marginalized community.
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The public outcry did not go well with Scarlett Johansson, who initially reacted in anger. She took digs at previous roles played by Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto, and Felicity Huffman. Her representative reacted to the Rub & Tug casting controversy and told Bustle, …read more
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