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Our Lady J To Write ‘Rub & Tug’ TV Series With A Trans Lead After Scarlett Johansson Drama

July 21, 2020 1:47 pm

It’s been two years since the drama surrounding the potential film, “Rub & Tug,” gained headlines. At that time, the film was best known because it was set to star Scarlett Johansson in the incredible true...

Scarlett Johansson “Mishandled” Her Defense Of Playing A Trans Person In ‘Rub & Tug’: “I Was Uneducated”

Charles Barfield

November 26, 2019 12:51 pm

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Without a doubt, Scarlett Johansson is one of the most popular, and most acclaimed, actresses in the world today. Not only is she getting awards season buzz thanks to roles in both “Jojo Rabbit” and “Marriage S...

Scarlett Johansson Says “I Should Be Able To Play Anyone” Comments Were “Clickbait… Taken Out Of Context”

Rodrigo Perez

July 14, 2019 4:04 pm

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Of all the "unwoke" celebrities out there, Scarlett Johansson, doesn’t appear to be, on the surface, one of them. But the actress has been consistently getting herself in hot water over the last few years and f...

Andy Serkis Has Thoughts About Representation & Says “Actors Should Be Able To Play Anything”

Charles Barfield

November 30, 2018 4:05 pm

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One of the more highly-debated topics to hit the film industry in 2018 is the idea that representation in films should extend to who is hired to act in diverse roles as well. Meaning, if the role is for a trans...

Glenn Close Says “Anyone Should Be Able To Play Anyone” In Response To ‘Rub & Tug’ Controversy

Jamie Rogers

August 16, 2018 9:46 am

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There has been ongoing media attention and conversation around Scarlett Johansson's casting as Dante Tex Gill in "Rug & Tug," a film that would have seen the actress play the part of a trans-man who ran a ...

‘Rub & Tug’ Reportedly Not Moving Forward Due To Scarlett Johansson Departure

Charles Barfield

July 17, 2018 9:49 am

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Scarlett Johansson is one of the few actors in Hollywood, male or female, that can get a film produced just on their name alone. If Johansson signs up for a film, and agrees to help produce it, then suddenly th...

Scarlett Johansson Exits ‘Rub & Tug’ Following The Backlash Of Playing A Trans Man

Rodrigo Perez

July 13, 2018 2:53 pm

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After an unfortunate and defiant statement from her representatives following the public backlash to the news of her casting as a trans man in the film "Rub And Tug," Scarlett Johansson is backing out of the ro...

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‘A Fantastic Woman’ Filmmaker Defends Scarlett Johansson Casting As A Trans Man In ‘Rub & Tug’

Charles Barfield

July 6, 2018 11:57 am

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In 2017, filmmaker Sebastián Lelio released the Oscar-winning film, “A Fantastic Woman.” The film is especially notable for starring a trans woman in the lead role, telling the story of how a trans person deals...

Scarlett Johansson Responds To Backlash Over ‘Rub & Tug’ With A Defiant Statement

Charles Barfield

July 5, 2018 10:42 am

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Just a few days ago, it was announced that Scarlett Johansson would be teaming up with filmmaker Rupert Sanders for a new film titled “Rub & Tug.” The film is said to follow the life of a criminal woman who...

Scarlett Johansson Teams With ‘Ghost In The Shell’ Director Rupert Sanders For ‘Rub & Tug’

Charles Barfield

July 2, 2018 12:01 pm

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When actress Scarlett Johansson isn’t donning her black leather outfit for Marvel Studios’ various ‘Avengers’ films, she’s making some interesting, decidedly non-blockbuster acting choices. Earlier this year, s...

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