Disney’s Unexpected Support for Unique Film
You wouldn’t think Disney would back a movie like Jojo Rabbit. That’s exactly what Scarlett Johansson thought as well. Best known for her role as Natasha Romanoff or Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Johansson couldn’t believe that Disney would support her film. Jojo Rabbit is quite different from the well-known Disney flicks.
Jojo Rabbit, Puzzle in the House of Mouse
Jojo Rabbit is a bit of a curveball, breaking away from the usual Disney mould. The film was created by Fox Searchlight, a studio that joined Disney’s family in 2019. Despite being part of the Disney clan, Johansson didn’t think the big bosses would take to her film.
In Jojo Rabbit, Johansson plays Rosie Betzler. She’s a kind-hearted lady who hides a Jewish girl in her home during the Nazi period in Germany. Kind of heavy for Disney’s light-hearted image, right?
Disney Executives Surprisingly Excited
However, all of Johansson’s doubts began to fade after a dinner with Disney’s executives. They were excited about Jojo Rabbit. It was a surprise to Johansson. How could a film so offbeat fit within Disney’s family-friendly image?
Even so, they assured her they were over the moon about the movie. Even though it’s not your typical Disney film, they were happy to support it.
Fox Searchlight, Disney, and Creative Freedom
Fox Searchlight isn’t new to creating thought-provoking and sometimes edgy films. You might remember their films The Shape of Water and 12 Years a Slave. Johansson was assured that Disney was excited to keep this streak of unique and independent films alive, even after bringing Fox Searchlight under their umbrella.
Johansson was relieved to see that Disney was serious about letting each studio keep their distinct style. Whether it was Pixar or Marvel, each studio was respected for their unique flair, regardless of who owns them.
Jojo Rabbit – Business as Usual for Fox Searchlight
Johansson even admitted it was ‘cool’ that Disney didn’t attempt to change the film’s unique style. She was happy that despite her film coming under Disney’s control, her worst fears about changes didn’t materialise.
Disney’s CEO Boosts Jojo Rabbit’s Oscar Journey
Disney’s then CEO, Bob Iger, was all in to promote this unique film – Jojo Rabbit. He even hosted a private screening of the film during its Oscar run. No wonder it won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for director Taika Waititi.
This unexpected journey has shown how keen Disney is to develop and support a mix of films. They are all about letting original stories shine, regardless of how out-of-the-box they might be.
Disney’s Diversity Commitment Confirmed
All this simply proves that Scarlett Johansson’s doubts about Disney’s support for Jojo Rabbit were unwarranted. Disney not only approved but also actively promoted this offbeat film, reaffirming their commitment to diversified content.
That’s right, folks. Disney is all for original and creative storytelling, even if it doesn’t fit the typical Disney mould.
Are you ready to watch a film that’s different from the rest? Jojo Rabbit is currently streaming on FX Now and Fubo. So, go ahead and give it a shot!
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