Scarlett Johansson Talks About Asteroid City
Scarlett Johansson has been a busy woman lately. She has been working on several projects and one of them is the upcoming Wes Anderson film, “Asteroid City.” Here’s what she had to say about her experience on the set of the movie.
Working with Wes Anderson
Johansson spoke about Anderson’s unique approach to filmmaking. She said, “His set is so unique because Wes is never worried about time. He’s never worried about having to get to the next shot or how many shots in a day or what we have or haven’t completed. He really is so present in the moment of the scene work that you’re doing that I think it just allows for such creative freedom because you really can sit in a scene and you have all the time to discover new ways in.”
Co-Stars
The all-star cast of “Asteroid City” includes big names such as Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Maya Hawke, Adrien Brody, Rupert Friend, Willem Dafoe, Tony Revolori, Jeff Goldblum, Fisher Stevens, Jarvis Cocker, Hope Davis, and Matt Dillon. Johansson spoke about the camaraderie on set, “Every single night the entire group of actors and the director of photography and the costume designer and the makeup and hair and wardrobe people were all together, having dinner, sharing wine, telling stories, finding out about each other’s family.”
Johansson’s Co-stars and Tom Cruise
Johansson may have enjoyed working with Anderson and the all-star cast of “Asteroid City,” but she’s still hoping to work with Tom Cruise. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Johansson said, “I’d love to work with Tom Cruise.”
Premiere
The premiere of “Asteroid City” was a star-studded affair, with many of the cast members in attendance. Johansson was wearing a white, ruched gown from designer Carolina Herrera’s Resort 2024 collection. Her co-star Maya Hawke wore a custom black, sparkling gown from Prada with a matching headpiece.
The Plot of Asteroid City
“Asteroid City” is set in a fictional desert town in the 1950s. According to the film’s synopsis, “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”
Schwartzman on Working with Anderson
Jason Schwartzman, who has previously worked on several of Anderson’s films, noted of the pair’s relationship, “I was fortunate enough to meet someone that I really connected with when I was young, and we’ve somehow managed to be able to have a really honest friendship and working relationship that is based really on sharing.”
H3: Anderson’s Specificity
Adrien Brody spoke about Anderson’s unique specificity, “Wes is a wonderfully collaborative person and he has a unique specificity that is a fun challenge to achieve — his use of language and timing and these long master shots that have no cutaways.”
H3: Goldblum on Anderson
Jeff Goldblum couldn’t speak highly enough of Anderson, “He reminds me of somebody who considers the shooting experience an art project and an important opportunity in itself. Every moment is a kind of sparkling, sterling opportunity for presence. He is a delicious, delightful storyteller, he loves actors, and attracts the cream of the crop cast-wise and every other wise, on the crew.”
Johansson on the Writers Strike
During the premiere of “Asteroid City,” Johansson was asked to comment on the Writers Guild of America’s strike. She said, “Whatever happens moving forward will forever change how revenue is determined… It’s important for all of us creatives to unite and support this massive shift so we can get over to the other side, which we will.”
Conclusion
“Asteroid City” is one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year. With Wes Anderson at the helm and a cast that includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood, audiences are sure to be in for a treat. Scarlett Johansson’s comments only add to the excitement surrounding this film.
FAQs
H3: When Will Asteroid City be Released?
“Asteroid City” is set to premiere in theaters on June 16th.
H3: Who Stars in Asteroid City?
The all-star cast of “Asteroid City” includes Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Maya Hawke, Adrien Brody, Rupert Friend, Willem Dafoe, Tony Revolori, Jeff Goldblum, Fisher Stevens, Jarvis Cocker, Hope Davis, and Matt Dillon.
H3: What’s the Plot of Asteroid City?
According to the film’s synopsis, “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”
H3: Who Directed Asteroid City?
“Asteroid City” was directed by Wes Anderson.
H3: What did Scarlett Johansson say about the writers strike?
During the premiere of “Asteroid City,” Scarlett Johansson was asked to comment on the Writers Guild of America’s strike. She said, “Whatever happens moving forward will forever change how revenue is determined… It’s important for all of us creatives to unite and support this massive shift so we can get over to the other side, which we will.”