Scarlett Johansson Clarifies Bizarre Comments on ‘Rub & Tug’ Casting Controversy
The actress is clearly not over the now-languishing project in which she was set to play a transgender man.
The actress is clearly not over the now-languishing project in which she was set to play a transgender man.
The project is floundering since Johansson stepped down, but the casting controversy has already garnered more publicity than any A-lister could.
Her casting in — and initial statement about — the project cited fierce backlash.
Johansson was going to play Dante “Tex” Gill in director Rupert Sanders’ crime drama.
The actress’ cold response to critics of her latest role, that of a transgender man, revealed an indifference bordering on disdain that permeates Hollywood.