Black Widow may continue without its lead character Natasha Romanoff.In an interview with Radio Times, Shortland confirmed that Scarlett Johansson’s time had ended in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
However, she also hinted that the story she began could possibly extend to a different character.When the Radio Times asked if a follow-up to the original film could happen, the filmmaker replied: “I think following a different character, yes.”“I think Scarlett is really happy that she’s leaving the party, you know, and she’s not the last to leave,” she added. “She decided she wanted to go.
And I don’t think she would want to come back at the moment.”Shortland also confirmed that she would be keen to return to direct the sequel.
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