Scarlett Johansson Doesn’t Pick Up FaceTime Call From James Gray During 7-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation for ‘Paper Tiger’
Scarlett Johansson missed a FaceTime call from director James Gray during a standing ovation for his film 'Paper Tiger' at Cannes. She was unable to attend the premiere as she is currently filming a reboot of 'The Exorcist.' The film, which follows two brothers entangled with the Russian mob, has already secured North American distribution.
- ▪James Gray attempted to FaceTime Scarlett Johansson during the Cannes premiere of 'Paper Tiger.'
- ▪Johansson was filming 'The Exorcist' reboot and could not attend the event.
- ▪'Paper Tiger' has been picked up for North American distribution by Neon.
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