Just like the title says, Scarlett Johanson and Mickey Rourke have officially signed on to play the Black Widow and an unknown Russian villain respectively. For Johanson, this is her third comic book film with Ghost World and The Spirit already under her belt. Rourke, ofcourse, had a scene stealing turn in Robert Rodriguez's Sin City.
So this is good news. I like Johanson for the part, and unlike some others think her turn as the sexy, sultry Silken Floss makes her more prepared for the role. Rourke, I still don't quite buy as the Crimson Dynamo, but I'm sure whatever role he plays he'll do the job perfectly. Good work, Marvel.
