In the bustling streets of New York City, Scarlett Johansson exuded elegance in an all-black ensemble. The actress donned a stylish black halter dress adorned with a velvet bow and paired it with sleek black heels. Her signature blonde locks were tied back, with a few loose curls framing her face. Adding a touch of sophistication, Scarlett accessorized with a black bracelet and opted for a natural, dewy makeup look. She was on her way to the premiere of “Fly Me to the Moon,” a romantic comedy featuring Channing Tatum, set to hit theaters on July 12. The film follows a fictional storyline where NASA plans a fake moon landing as a backup to the Apollo 11 mission.
Scarlett Johansson stuns in a black ensemble as she makes her way to the premiere of Fly Me to the Moon with Channing Tatum at AMC in New York City.
The well-known actress donned a stylish black halter dress with a velvet bow and matching black strappy heels. In the upcoming movie, sparks ignite between advertising executive Kelly Jones (played by Scarlett) and NASA official Cole Davis (portrayed by Channing) as they gear up for a monumental moment in history. During an appearance on Today, Scarlett discussed the genesis of Fly Me to the Moon, a film set in the late 60s. Explaining the inspiration behind the project, Scarlett mentioned her New York-based production company, These Pictures, and how the idea of a conspiracy theory forming the basis of a genre movie was explored by her team. Savannah Guthrie compared Scarlett’s character to the iconic Don Draper from Mad Men, dubbing her “Donna Draper,” a comparison that Scarlett embraced enthusiastically. In line with her latest romcom role, Scarlett expressed her love for the genre when executed well, citing Nora Ephron movies as a recent favorite binge. Discussing her character’s on-screen romance with Channing, Scarlett clarified that the initial attraction between the coworkers is a pivotal aspect of their storyline.
The latest movie by the duo, set to be released on July 12, is a delightful romantic comedy. It follows a fictional scenario where NASA decides to film a fake moon landing as a backup plan in case the real Apollo 11 mission encounters any problems.
The actress playing the lead role in Black Widow recently shared her love for romantic comedies, particularly those by Nora Ephron. She expressed her current obsession with these movies, saying that when they are well-made, they are simply the best. In discussing her upcoming film, Scarlett mentioned the dynamic between her character and Cole, highlighting their different personalities. She joked about how her character’s rule-breaking attitude clashes with his more straight-laced and controlling nature. Interestingly, Scarlett revealed that despite being in two previous films together, she and Cole had never actually worked together on-screen until now. She mentioned their previous collaborations alongside Anne Hathaway in Don Jon and as part of the ensemble cast in Hail, Caesar! but noted that this new project was the first time they had shared dialogue.
In the movie, there’s undeniable chemistry between Kelly Jones, a dynamic advertising executive played by Scarlett, and Cole Davis, a NASA official portrayed by Channing. Their connection intensifies as Cole gets ready for a monumental event in history.
The actress from Sing 2 shared the origin of the movie idea by mentioning her production company, These Pictures, based in New York. One of their team members came up with the concept of exploring a conspiracy theory and that sparked the inspiration for the film. As a producer of the movie, the actress had the opportunity to choose her leading man, and she selected Channing Tatum. She playfully described him as the most attractive person she could think of and emphasized his charismatic and lovable nature. She praised Channing for being easygoing, professional, and having a long and successful career in the industry. Their connection on and off-screen was natural, with the actress noting their chemistry and mutual understanding, making their work together enjoyable and visually appealing. On the other hand, Channing’s impressive physical shape has allowed him to perform his own stunts in the film, a feat he has always advocated for during his time in Hollywood.
She discussed the dynamic between her character and Channing’s in the movie: ‘They have a cute initial meeting, but soon realize they are complete opposites, leading to a lot of tension between them.’
Pausing to praise her co-star, the 39-year-old expressed, “He’s effortlessly charming and lovable. He’s just a really easy person to get along with and incredibly professional.” When discussing the use of CGI versus practical effects in stunts, the 44-year-old actor shared with ComicBook, “I prefer to do as much as I physically can before age catches up with me. People are savvy now and can tell when a scene is cutaway or CGI. The more authentic the action, the more the audience can connect with it.”
