Scarlett Johansson, who is currently suing Disney for breach of contract over the release of Marvel's Black Widow, has joined the cast of Wes Anderson's new movie. The film, which also stars Margot Robbie and Tom Hanks, is currently in production, and little is known about the plot. Many of Anderson's regular collaborators, including Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, and Adrien Brody, are reuniting with him for this project. Principal photography is scheduled to be completed by the end of September. Johansson's lawsuit against Disney alleges that her contract was breached when Black Widow was released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+. She claims to have lost more than $50 million as a result. Disney CEO Bob Chapek defended the studio's actions, saying that the hybrid release was the right strategy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Disney stated that Johansson has already made $20 million from the film and accused her lawsuit of disregarding the global effects of the pandemic.
