Scarlett Johansson has filed a lawsuit against Disney for breach of contract in the Los Angeles Superior Court of Justice. The reason is the simultaneous release in cinemas and Disney + of ‘Black Widow’, since the agreement they had guaranteed an exclusive release in theaters and their salary is based largely on the operation at the box office of the film, where it is staying very far from what was expected of her.
Johansson’s lawsuit clarifies that “Disney intentionally induced Marvel to breach the agreement and without any justification“. John berlinski, the attorney representing the actress, has also commented that there are probably more lawsuits against Disney as well. “has a legal obligation to fulfill its contracts. “
I already smelled it
In fact, the actress had worn since 2019 with the fly behind her ear for the possibility that ‘Black Widow’ ended up on Disney +. And that is where they have the best evidence to defend their case, since they have an email from Dave galluzzi, Marvel’s lead attorney, in which he made it clear that he was going to follow a traditional theatrical release model, and that he would have to speak with her in case of changing it.
When Disney decided to change strategy with ‘Black Widow’, Johansson’s legal representatives tried to renegotiate their agreement, but there was no response. It is seen that they have tired of waiting for things to change and have taken action.
We will see where all this ends, but from the Wall Street Journal it is said that Johansson could stop earning up to 50 million dollars for everything that happened with ‘Black Widow’. Logical that you have opted for the legal route before the lack of will shown by Disney.