According to Variety, "widow sister" Scarlett Johansson will serve as a director for the first time and will direct the feature film "Eleanor the Great" (Eleanor the Great).
"The Marvelous Eleanor" is written by Tori Kamen, and Sony TriStar and Sony Pictures are cooperating for North American theatrical distribution. The cast of the film was also announced: starring June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht and Erin Kellyman.
Main Story: After losing her best friend of seventy years, 90-year-old Eleanor Morgenstern (played by June Squibb) moves from Florida to New York City in search of a new life. However, it didn't take long for her to realize that making friends at such an age was very difficult. Desperate for attention and connection, Eleanor develops an unexpected friendship with a 19-year-old NYU student. The schedule for "The Marvelous Eleanor" is yet to be determined.
It is worth mentioning that after leaving Marvel, Scarlett Johansson starred in many films, such as "Asteroid City" and "Mother's Wedding". "Artemis Project" starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum (the official title has not yet been announced) will be released in North American theaters on July 12, 2024.
In addition, Scarlett Johansson also starred in a drama series for the first time - Amazon's limited thriller series "Just Cause", for which she is also the executive producer. The novel "Just Cause" was made into a movie, which was released in 1995. Sean Connery starred in the film (the male protagonist was adapted into Harvard Law Professor Paul Armstrong in the movie version). The widowed sister, who was only 10 years old at the time, also starred in this film, playing the role of the male protagonist's daughter, which was also her career. The second movie she starred in.
In addition to being an actor and producer, Scarlett Johansson will now become a director. Fans who like the widowed sister can look forward to these upcoming works!
