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Scarlett Johansson stars in fake 'Black Widow' movie trailer for 'SNL'

By Karen Butler
American actress Scarlett Johansson attends the premiere of "Avengers Age of Ultron" in London on Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Rune Hellestad/ UPI
American actress Scarlett Johansson attends the premiere of "Avengers Age of Ultron" in London on Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Rune Hellestad/ UPI | License Photo

NEW YORK, May 3 (UPI) -- Scarlett Johansson sent up her Avengers film franchise by appearing in a Saturday Night Live trailer for a faux standalone Marvel movie focused on her character Black Widow.

"Does Marvel not know how to make a girl superhero movie?" a voice in the clip asks. "Chill. Marvel gets women. Coming in 2016."

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It then shows scenes from the film Black Widow: Age of Me, a romantic comedy that shows the title character trying to navigate a complicated relationship with the robotic villain Ultron, guided by advice from her wacky pals Thor and Captain America. After Black Widow -- spoiler alert -- realizes she and Ultron just aren't made for each other, she sees the possibility of romance with another Marvel icon, the Hulk.

Avengers: Age of Ultron earned nearly $188 million in North America this weekend.

Does Marvel not know how to make a girl superhero movie? Chill! #Marvel gets women. #SNL #BlackWidow

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