At the New York premiere of her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson shared her admiration for Adam Driver, her co-star from the 2019 drama Marriage Story. The reunion highlighted their continuing professional connection as they prepare to work together again on the crime drama Paper Tiger.
Reuniting on Screen: Johansson Reflects on Working with Driver
During an interview at the Eleanor the Great premiere, Johansson spoke about her experience collaborating with Adam Driver on Marriage Story and their upcoming project with Miles Teller. The actress described filming alongside Driver as a wonderful experience.
I love Adam as a person, and he is an absolutely extraordinary actor,
she said.
If I could make every movie with Adam Driver, I would,
Johansson added warmly.
Marriage Story, directed by Noah Baumbach, depicted the painful divorce between Nicole and Charlie Barber, played by Johansson and Driver, respectively. The film carefully examined their strained relationship and its impact on their young son, Henry. Released in theaters across the U.S. and the UK as well as on Netflix, it received critical acclaim for its emotional depth.
Unexpected Impact: Film Scene Used by U.S. Department of Agriculture
A particularly intense argument scene between Johansson’s and Driver’s characters was reportedly used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to deter wolves. When asked about this surprising use of the film, Johansson responded with a laugh:
Good, I’m glad we could be useful!
Upcoming Projects Cement Johansson and Driver’s On-Screen Partnership
While Eleanor the Great premieres on September 26, Johansson and Driver’s upcoming collaboration, Paper Tiger, marks their second time sharing the screen. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing the dynamic between the two actors once again as their professional partnership continues to grow.
