Interview Key Points

Here are the key topics and points discussed in the interview:

Introduction and Autocomplete Format

The interview is conducted by Wired, where celebrities answer questions that pop up on screen, often sourced from Google searches.

• Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson are the participants.
• The format involves them answering questions about each other and themselves.

Scarlett Johansson’s Career and Roles

This section covers Johansson’s early career, directorial debut, and personal preferences in film.

• Breakout Role: Her breakout role was in “The Horse Whisperer” at age 12, not “Home Alone 3” (though she acknowledges working on the latter).
• Directorial Debut: She directed a film called “Eleanor the Great” starring June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Jessica Hecht.
• Cannes Film Festival: Her directorial debut’s screening at Cannes was a “humongous highlight” and a “dream come true.”
• Favorite Movies: She has diverse taste, listing “Auntie Mame,” “Groundhog Day,” “Terminator 2,” and “Back to the Future 2.”
• Jurassic World Speculation: There was confusion and speculation about her involvement in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” stemming from a poorly made AI trailer that depicted a dinosaur with her ponytail. She clarifies she does not turn into a dinosaur in that film.
• Social Media Absence: She is not on social media because “it’s just not my thing.”
• Meeting Colin Jost: They met at SNL.

Jonathan Bailey’s Career and Roles

This section focuses on Bailey’s work, particularly in “Wicked” and “Bridgerton,” and his personal background.

• Eyes in “Wicked”: His blue eyes in “Wicked” are linked to a lyric in “The Duet” (“you’ve got me singing through different eyes”), signifying character evolution.
• Singing in “Wicked”: He confirms he sings “every beat, every bar” live in “Wicked.”
• Live Singing: They sang live during filming, and there were instances where, like other artists, he experienced moments where their singing might have been off-key.
• Music Preferences: He’s currently listening to a 90s playlist featuring artists like “Ultronate,” “Snap,” “Acid House,” and “Jamiroquai.” He also enjoys music from a 90s album called “Dance to the Max” that his father used to play.
• “Bridgerton” Relationship: In “Bridgerton,” his character ends up with Kate Sharma (now Kate Bridgerton), played by Simone Ashley.
• “Broadchurch” Role: He played Olly Stevens, a “pretty annoying local reporter” and nephew of Olivia Colman, in the British crime drama “Broadchurch.”
• Dance Ability: He confirms he can dance.
• Horse Ownership/Interaction: While he doesn’t own a horse, he formed a strong bond with a horse named Jack during “Bridgerton” and a previous film. He even recommended Jack for the role of the horse in “Wicked.” He emphasizes the intricate communication between humans and horses.
• Gymnastics and Front Walkover: He learned to do a front walkover in gymnastics as a child and performed it in “Wicked.” He can also do a back walkover, humorously suggesting it might happen after a “dirty martini.”
• Glasses in “Jurassic Park”: The glasses he wore in “Jurassic Park” were a key costume element, inspired by both Dreyfuss and Cary Grant, and were made by a brand he’d worn for years.

General and Miscellaneous Questions

This section covers miscellaneous questions that don’t fit neatly into the individual career categories.

• Favorite Song: Johansson’s favorite song is a version of “All of Me” sung by Billie Holiday.
• Hosting the Today Show: Johansson has hosted the Today Show for a week and found it to be her “favorite job of all time.” She also visited the show recently. She has received a jacket for hosting seven times.
• Jonathan Bailey’s Appearance: When asked what Jonathan Bailey reminds Johansson of, she humorously replies, “Your dad.”
• AI Trailer Incident: A misleading AI-generated trailer for a “Jurassic World” film caused confusion about Johansson’s potential involvement.