Scarlett Johansson on bringing Avengers-style physicality to voicing Elita-1 in "Transformers One"

Scarlett Johansson on bringing Avengers-style physicality to voicing Elita-1 in “Transformers One”

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Scarlett Johansson talks voicing Elita-1

Scarlett Johansson on what drew her to the role of Elita-1 in “Transformers One”

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Scarlett Johansson says she’s embracing the similarities between herself and the character of Elita-1 in her latest role in Transformers One. The Oscar-nominated actress voices a fierce leader of the Autobots in her role.

The role was tailor-made for Johansson after director Josh Cooley reached out to her personally and he said he could hear her voice in the role.

“It was a surprise to me,” she said. “It was such a great script. It had such cinematic qualities. It has so much heart. This film has so much heart. It really has amazing messaging in there, and it’s really funny, too.”

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Source: cbsnews.com