Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist MARVEL STARS: Scarlett Johansson on 'Asteroid City' and Building The Outset
Dec 13, 2025
Scarlett Johansson, the Tony-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress, dives into her latest film 'Asteroid City' and her skincare line, The Outset. She shares the excitement of working with Wes Anderson, filming while pregnant, and how her husband Colin Jost became a surprising fan of their eye cream. Johansson also opens up about her struggles with acne that inspired her brand, emphasizing accessible beauty with transparent ingredients. Plus, she reflects on her Marvel journey, evolving Natasha Romanoff, and balancing her acting career with family life.
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Receiving Wes Anderson's Call
- Scarlett recounts getting Wes Anderson's call during COVID and reading his full script for the first time.
- She describes how the role required unraveling actors-playing-actors layers and many conversations with Wes.
Wes's Set Felt Like Theater Camp
- Scarlett describes filming Asteroid City on a built practical set in rural Spain with the whole cast living on-site.
- She says the production felt like a close-knit theater-like community with nightly curated meals and shared excitement.
Shooting With A Newborn
- Scarlett shares that she became pregnant while preparing Asteroid City and wrote Wes a letter explaining her postpartum timeline.
- She flew to Spain with an eight-week-old baby and Colin to shoot, bringing her infant to be held by fellow actors on set.