Tag: Natasha Romanoff

  • Why Wasn’t Emily Blunt Black Widow?

    Why Wasn’t Emily Blunt Black Widow?

    By now, we all closely associate Scarlett Johansson with the role of Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow, an assassin spy-turned-heroic-Avenger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Debuting in Iron Man 2, she’s recurred across the franchise in multiple team-up ventures before ending with Black Widow, the character’s posthumous solo film. Spurring widespread speculation, many have long…

  • It’s Time to Give Maria Hill Her MCU Props

    It’s Time to Give Maria Hill Her MCU Props

    Often overlooked for the more prominent agents who have formally joined the Avengers — folks like Clint Barton aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) — Maria Hill’s importance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe should not be discounted. Her contributions to the MCU as an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. have coincided…

  • This MCU Moment Was Unintentionally Sexy

    This MCU Moment Was Unintentionally Sexy

    Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans) and Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) had one of the most thoroughly developed and popular friendships in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during their time in the franchise. The two were so close that fans often wondered if a romantic connection would ever develop between them, as plenty of their scenes…