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Scarlett Johansson’s beauty cost her major role with Craig
Scarlett Johansson, an actress known for her beauty and talent, lost out on a significant role in a critically acclaimed film due to her looks.
Johansson is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, known for her work in films such as Girl with a Pearl Earring, Lost in Translation, and The Prestige.
However, her good looks may have played against her when she auditioned for the lead role in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
The film, directed by David Fincher, was based on a famous Nordic book of the same name.
The role of Lisbeth Salander, a character that required intense emotions and skills, was ultimately given to Rooney Mara instead of Johansson.
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In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2011, Fincher explained why Johansson was not chosen for the role.
Fincher said that Johansson’s audition was excellent, but he believed that she was too s**y for the part.
He explained, “But the thing with Scarlett is, you can’t wait for her to take her clothes off.” He went on to praise Mara, saying that she was the perfect fit for the role.
“Oh, man. She’s a weirdo. She’s a great weirdo,” he said.
According to Fincher, Mara prepared extensively for the role.
She learned how to ride a motorcycle, got all of her piercings and tattoos, and even learned how to skateboard.
Mara did her best to portray the dynamic role in the film and even got nominated for an Oscar for her performance.
The film itself was also a critical and commercial success.
Johansson has been referred to as a s** symbol by various media outlets due to her unique charisma.
While her acting speaks for itself, her good looks may have cost her the opportunity to work alongside Daniel Craig.
In the same interview, Fincher revealed that Johansson was one of many actors who auditioned for the role of Lisbeth Salander.
However, he ultimately chose Mara for the part because he believed that she was more suited to the character.
Johansson’s looks have been both a blessing and a curse in her career.
While she has been praised for her beauty and talent, she has also faced criticism for being too attractive.
In an interview with Marie Claire in 2013, she discussed the challenges of being a woman in Hollywood.
“When I was a teenager, I was an ingenue. But now I’m the voluptuous woman,” she said.
“I’ve been both sides of the equation. Who I am and what I look like are inseparable.”
