A new rumor suggests that actress and producer Scarlett Johansson is developing a Disney+ series based on The Blonde Phantom.

After Natasha Romanoff was fired after appearing in Avengers: Endgame and the Black Widow solo film, Scarlett Johansson has made it clear that she will never play the Russian heroine again. However, that doesn’t mean his relationship with the Marvel Cinematic Universe is over.

Secret project

While promoting Black Widow, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that he was working with Johansson on a secret project unrelated to Black Widow. In the year In an interview in 2023, the actress confirmed that she is still involved in this secret project.

“Yeah, it’s still going,” Johannes told ComicBook.com during the Asteroid City junket. While everything is at a standstill as we await the strike of the writers and the strike that could end our own union, it is still in development.

Pause due to symptoms

Before the strikes, the development of this project was at a high level, but now everything is on hold. According to a recent rumor, this project could be a Disney+ series based on a relatively obscure Marvel Comics character: The Blonde Phantom.

Louise Grant, also known as The Blonde Phantom, debuted in the pages of All Select Comics in 1946 and later had her own series. The character was reintroduced as Louise Mason in the sensational She-Hulk comics from 1989 to 1994.

Johansson will develop this project, but it is not yet confirmed that she will also play the main character.

Gossip with previous people

Rumor has it that GFR, despite not having a consistent track record, has had some big hits in the past. However, MyTimeToShineHello (MTTSH) also claims The Blonde Phantom series is in the works, though Johansson didn’t mention it.

Interestingly, Johansson mentioned The Blonde Phantom when talking about other characters she considered playing before taking on the role of Black Widow.

“I met Marvel, and one of the characters was The Blonde Phantom,” the actress was quoted as saying at the time.

A new hero in the MCU?

With this information, the possibility of seeing The Blonde Phantom in the MCU doesn’t seem far-fetched. Although we’re still in speculative territory, the idea of ​​Johansson working on such an unusual project is intriguing and worth pursuing.

The Blonde Phantom, while not one of the most recognizable names in Marvel’s extensive catalog, has a rich backstory and history that could fit perfectly into the Disney+ series format. In the year Set in the 1940s, Louise Grant begins as a writer and ends up fighting crime. Her return in the She-Hulk comics adds another layer of complexity to her character, something the series could explore in depth.

Marvel continues to bet on Disney+.

Disney+ has been a great platform for Marvel to expand its universe with successful and critically acclaimed series from Vandavision to Loki. Incorporating lesser-known characters provides an opportunity to explore new stories and appeal to different audiences.

Known for her ability to play complex characters, Johansson can deliver a character-invigorating version of The Blonde Phantom to a new generation of fans. The series will explore everything from Louise Grant’s origins to her evolution in the Marvel Universe, making for an interesting contrast to the MCU’s more modern heroes.

Although details are still scarce and the project is on hold due to strikes, speculation surrounding this new sequel is high. With Johansson involved as a producer, we can imagine a high-quality production that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.