Where we find Natasha in her life at this point is very specific, Johansson reveals.
She really is in a dark place where shes got no one to call and nowhere to go.
Shes really grappling with her own self.

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In that moment, you actually have to face yourself.
Set after the events ofCaptain America: Civil War,Black Widowwill introduce new characters like Harbours Alexei.
In the Cold War, the Americans were developing weaponry, and the Soviets were responding.

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The Americans developed Captain America, and the Soviets responded with something called the Red Guardian.
In a way hes a super-soldier, but hes also a very complicated guy.
He has a lot of flaws, a lot of idiosyncrasies.

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Its a very rich character.
They meet one another and its quite heightened and heated, Pugh teases.
Shes quite a seasoned spy and assassin, Weisz says.

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As for Fagbenle, he describes his character, Mason, as a fixer.
Watch the full interview, exclusively on EW, above.
Black Widowis set to hit theaters May 1, 2020.

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