Source:
ComingSoon
After facing backlash after being cast in the role of Dante “Tex” Gill, a transgender man, and controversial follow-up comments made by the actress’ rep in response to the backlash, Scarlett Johansson (
Avengers: Infinity War) has confirmed to
Out.com that she has dropped out of the film
Rub & Tug.
“In light of recent ethical questions raised surrounding my casting as Dante Tex Gill, I have decided to respectfully withdraw my participation in the project. Our cultural understanding of transgender people continues to advance, and I’ve learned a lot from the community since making my first statement