Scarlett Johansson has been in a wide range of films and has dabbled in almost every other film genre. However, one film that she had a hard time filming was Michael Bay’s 2005 critical and commercial failure, The Island.
The actress, who just turned 41, coincidentally turned 20 while filming the film (via IGN). However, her 20th birthday wasn’t as splendid as one would imagine, since shooting the film took all of her energy sometimes. In an interview, the actress once recalled (via IMDb):
I came home and I thought I was going to die. I was in agony. I had muscles that had atrophied. I couldn’t run any longer and it was only the first day. But actually, Ewan was in the same boat. He had black and blue marks all over him. So it wasn’t so bad since someone else was in agony.
In another interview, the actress recalled how she almost lost an eye while shooting for the film and had a permanently blue knee (via Black Film). Despite the pain, the actress did recall she had fun playing the character and filming alongside Ewan McGregor.
How to Watch Scarlett Johansson’s The Island in the United States?
While Scarlett Johansson’s The Island may not have been as successful when it was released, it has sort of assumed an underrated must-watch sci-fi film place today. Unfortunately, it is not available for streaming on any streaming platform in the United States.
But for fans who want to see the film, they can rent it on Amazon Prime Video for $3.79 or Apple TV for $3.99. Moreover, you can also purchase the Blu-ray version or DVD online or from a local store, and the prices usually range from $10 to $15 based on different websites.
Directed by Michael Bay, the film tells the story of Ewan McGregor’s Lincoln Six Echo, who lives in a highly structured world. Soon, he discovers that he and the people around him are all clones living in an isolated facility, serving the purpose of organ harvesting or surrogates for the wealthy people.
He then makes an escape along with Johansson’s Jordan Two Delta, trying to expose the illegal facility and seek help. Made against a budget of $126 million, it grossed just about $162 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo).
Tom Cruise is Eyeing Scarlett Johansson’s Highest-Grossing Actor Title
As Scarlett Johansson celebrates her 41st birthday, fellow Hollywood star Tom Cruise seems to be eyeing her world’s highest-grossing actor title. Johansson had last year, taken first place after dethroning her Marvel co-star Samuel L. Jackson with her role in Jurassic World Rebirth.
Johansson currently sits at the top with a combined cumulative of $15.18 billion across 52 movies. But now, Cruise seems to be eyeing the place after landing lead roles in upcoming blockbuster films, as Express.co.uk reports.
In the list, announced this year in July, the Top Gun star sits in sixth place, with a cumulative of $13.37 billion. As the publication reports, the actor has six upcoming projects, which include:
A business associate of the actor reportedly told the publication that the newly Oscar-awarded actor is determined to top the list, and that is the reason why he is stepping up his work schedule to achieve the goal within the next two years.
Well, what are your thoughts about Cruise’s latest goal?
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