There are rumors circulating that Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz might join forces once more for a new project. Back in 2008, these talented actresses made quite the impression with a memorable kiss in Woody Allen’s romantic tale, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, alongside Javier Bardem.
Johansson and Cruz, who recently appeared on SNL, are reportedly discussing the opportunity to collaborate with Michael Fassbender and Owen Wilson in an upcoming Netflix project under the skilled direction of Nancy Meyers. The film, known for now as Paris Paramount, is expected to be a grand production with a generous budget.
The plot revolves around a pair of creative filmmakers, who once shared a passionate romance but eventually drifted apart, and now find themselves reluctantly reuniting on a film set. Meyers, not only helms the directorial duties but also takes on the role of a producer, bringing her own unique vision to the project.
Reuniting: The dynamic duo of Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz is set to collaborate once more in the upcoming film titled Paris Paramount.
She made an attempt to collaborate with a woman: Johansson’s adventurous character connected with Penelope, a passionate artist. This serves as her initial experience directing a film since her last one, The Intern, in 2015. The previous film featured Robert DeNiro in the role of an intern and Anne Hathaway playing his meticulous boss. According to insiders, negotiations for actor contracts at Paris Paramount have not been finalized yet due to ongoing discussions about the film’s budget. Netflix has chosen not to provide any official statements regarding this announcement.
In a recent conversation, Scarlett opened up about her perception of being subtly guided towards a specific type of glamorous actor known as a “bombshell.” Despite her fear of being typecast early on, the 38-year-old actress has successfully reclaimed control over her career. Looking back, Scarlett acknowledged the prevalent objectification of young girls who, like her, found themselves labeled as ingenues in the entertainment industry.
She possessed an untamed spirit: In the film Vicky Cristina, Cruz portrayed a peculiar and unpredictable artist.
Scarlett Johansson, known for her roles in Lost in Translation and Girl With the Pearl Earring, reflected on her early career experiences working with director Woody Allen. During her late teenage years, she dated Javier’s character in one film and then portrayed a wild artist opposite Penelope’s character in another. These roles coincided with a period of self-discovery and the exploration of her own femininity, desirability, and sexuality.
However, Johansson admits that she felt confined by the specific trajectory her career was taking during that time. She believes that she became trapped in a certain image and typecasting as she was being molded to fit the mold of a bombshell-type actor. In addition to her previous collaborations with Allen, she also appeared in his films Match Point and Scoop.
By sharing her experiences, Johansson highlights the challenges of navigating Hollywood as a young actress and the pressures to conform to certain stereotypes. Despite these obstacles, her talent and versatility have allowed her to transcend the constraints of her early career and establish herself as one of the most successful actresses in the industry today.
