Entertainment · November 4, 2026
Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’
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Scarlett Johansson discussed her upcoming role in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman: Part II' during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. Despite her extensive experience in the superhero genre, Johansson described the undisclosed character as challenging, stating the part caused her 'existential angst' and was 'hard to figure out.' The actress noted she was unsure if the difficulty stemmed from the character itself or her current stage in life. Her specific role in the Robert Pattinson-led sequel remains under wraps as production and promotion for the film continue.
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Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’
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Scarlett Johansson Says 'The Batman II' Role Was "Hard To Crack"
Read at Deadline ↗ Scarlett Johansson Breaks Silence on ‘The Batman Part II’ Role: “It Was Very Hard to Figure Out”
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Scarlett Johansson has a role in 'The Batman: Part II'.
- Johansson described the role as having given her 'a lot of existential angst'.
- The actress stated the role was 'very hard to figure out' and 'hard to crack'.
- Johansson spoke about the project in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
- The character she is playing has not yet been publicly revealed.
- The film is a sequel to the 2022 film directed by Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson.
Reported by only some outlets
- Variety notes Johansson was promoting her upcoming film 'Paper Tiger' during the interview.
- The Hollywood Reporter mentions Johansson was also asked about another project, 'The Exorcist: Martyrs'.
- Deadline identifies Johansson as a '2x Oscar nominee'.
Confirmed
- Scarlett Johansson is cast in 'The Batman: Part II'.
- Johansson characterized the role as difficult to 'crack' and a source of 'existential angst'.
- The role is currently undisclosed to the public.
- Matt Reeves is the director and Robert Pattinson is the lead.
Reported
- The interview took place while Johansson was promoting her film 'Paper Tiger'. (Variety)
- Johansson compared the difficulty of this role specifically to her work on 'The Exorcist: Martyrs'. (The Hollywood Reporter)
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