Scarlett Johansson “Iron Man 2″ (”The Black Widow”)

Scarlett Johansson will reportedly join the cast of superhero blockbuster Iron Man 2.

The Vicky Cristina Barcelona star is in talks to play Russian spy Natasha Romanoff, AKA The Black Widow, in the upcoming sequel to last summer’s box office hit.

Entertainment Weekly sources claim Scarlett is so interested in the role that she has met already met with Iron Man director Jon Favreau and producers from Marvel after inking a deal.

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