Black Widow Star Scarlett Johansson Terrified of Oscar Winner Co-Star

In a recent interview, acclaimed actress Scarlett Johansson revealed her surprising fear while filming the 2012 biographical drama Hitchcock. Johansson, who is one of the biggest Hollywood stars and is globally renowned for her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed a supporting character in the film.

The movie, directed by Sacha Gervasi, centered on the relationship between legendary director Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the making of the classic thriller Psycho. While Johansson's co-stars included the likes of Toni Collette, Danny Huston, and Jessica Biel, it was her scenes with the film's lead actor, Anthony Hopkins, that left the actress feeling uneasy.

Hopkins, an Academy Award-winning actor, is best known for his chilling portrayal of the cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter in the 1991 classic Silence of the Lambs. Johansson admitted that despite Hopkins being a "pussycat" in real life, his iconic performance as Lecter had left a lasting impression on her, and she found him "terrifying" on the Hitchcock set. The actress had to film a shower scene with Hopkins as Hitchcock, and she revealed that she didn't need much preparation for the scene, as she was already feeling nervous about facing the legendary actor.

Johansson's candid admission about her fear of working with Hopkins highlights the lasting impact of his unforgettable performance as one of cinema's most iconic villains. Even as a seasoned and acclaimed actress herself, Johansson was not immune to the power of Hopkins' on-screen presence, showcasing the enduring legacy of his iconic role.