Actress Scarlett Johansson, who plays the part of S.H.I.E.L.D. super-spy Natasha Romanoff a.k.a. Black Widow in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, has given some details on the timeline of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER. The film is the sequel to 2011’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER and will be the third picture in Marvel’s Phase 2 following IRON MAN 3 and the soon-to-be-released THOR: THE DARK WORLD.
Johansson says of the film:
‘This film is in real time. It’s been two years since [Captain America and Black Widow] appeared, and now both are agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fighting in the streets. We are not superheroes flying side by side. They help each other because we are fighting in a similar way. It’s a working relationship.’
Johansson also elaborated on the relationship between Agent Romanoff and the Cap (Chris Evans):
‘By a series of unfortunate encounters, they will be in a situation in which their friendship becomes more intimate. They share many similarities because they live on the defensive without relying on anyone. Also, the two have been working for the government throughout their professional careers. With their friendship they begin to question what they want and what is their true identity.’
It’s nice to know how straightforward Phase 2’s timeline is, with this film being released two years after the first and taking place two years after that film’s ending. Similarly, IRON MAN 3 took place and was released six months after AVENGERS ASSEMBLE. This should be comforting news for Marvel fans, especially considering what a complete and utter contradictory mess the X-MEN movie chronology is now that Fox have revealed that FIRST CLASS shares the same timeline as the original trilogy.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-stars Samuel L. Jackson as S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury and Hayley Atwell as Agent Peggy Carter. It opens in cinemas on 4th April 2014.
Source: ComingSoon
