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