Scarlett Johansson has an incredible filmography, from small dramas like Marriage Story and Lost In Translation, to big franchise favorites like The Avengers and Jurassic World: Rebirth. She is the highest-grossing actor of all time, but now she is taking on a new and unexpected challenge, the British accent. The Oscar nominee’s latest small movie has her bravely playing an Englishwoman, and now the director Kristin Scott Thomas is explaining how she was able to cast the mega movie star in her latest film.
In a recent interview with Scott Thomas, the actress known for movies such as Mission: Impossible and The English Patient, opened up about making her directorial debut with the film My Mother's Wedding. Thomas chatted about the deeply personal story at the center, and why casting was so difficult for the film due to the semi-autobiographical nature. When she realized Scarlett Johansson would be perfect for the role of Katherine, one of the central sisters in the film, Scott Thomas decided to make a personal phone call. She explained to The Hollywood Reporter:
