Scarlett Johansson says some studio offers are so bad she tells execs: 'I don't think you should make this'
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
On the Paper Tiger press tour, Scarlett Johansson told the Los Angeles Times that some big-studio scripts leave her wondering who they're even for, and that she has told execs 'I don't think you should make this' because 'it seems irresponsible'. She didn't name a single film, which is either very diplomatic or very ominous.
Which recent blockbuster do you reckon got the Johansson 'don't make this' treatment?
How solid is this story?
Spore Score for the story: 86 (Rock solid). Status: Confirmed. On the record: Johansson's own words to the Los Angeles Times.
The films
- Paper Tiger (2026): Spore Score 82, The Pros 85 vs The Punters 71
Sources
- Los Angeles Times: Scarlett Johansson on 'Paper Tiger' and what comes next (11 November 2026)
- Variety: Scarlett Johansson Has Gotten Such Bad Studio Movie Offers That She's Told Execs: 'I Don't Think You Should Make This… It Seems Irresponsible' (11 November 2026)
- Khaleej Times: Scarlett Johansson reveals why she turns down some Hollywood film offers (12 November 2026)
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