Scarlett Johansson to Star, Produce Tower of Terror

Scarlett Johansson has confirmed that the 'Tower of Terror' movie adaptation is still in active development, with Johansson both producing and set to star. The film is being written by Josh Cooley and remains in early creative stages, described as a 'blue sky project.' Johansson highlighted that adapting the theme park ride, which involves five hotel guests vanishing after a lightning strike, poses narrative challenges due to its limited storyline. The project, first announced in 2021, encountered delays stemming from Johansson's legal dispute with Disney and recent Hollywood strikes. Despite these setbacks, both Disney and Johansson remain committed, encouraged by the successful track record of previous ride-based films like 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' The film aims to capture the ride's supernatural mystery while overcoming the adaptation challenges that have faced other similar projects.