Scarlett Johansson Stuns at ‘The Tonight Show’ for ‘Fly Me To The Moon’

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As we count down the days to the theatrical release of Fly Me to the Moon, stars Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum have taken New York City by storm for the film’s red carpet premiere. But before the glitz and glamour, Scarlett Johansson made a captivating appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Scarlett Johansson The Tonight Show appearance

Gracing the stage as the lead guest, Johansson dazzled in a stunning black Prada dress. She was serenaded by the house band, The Roots, with a unique rendition of her own song. During her lively chat with host Jimmy Fallon, Johansson’s charisma shone through as they delved into various topics. She even joined Fallon for a hilarious round of “The Whisper Challenge,” much to the audience’s delight.

Johansson was on The Tonight Show to promote her latest film, Fly Me to the Moon. The movie is set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. In this Apple Original Films production, marketing maven Kelly Jones (played by Johansson) is brought in to fix NASA’s public image. Sparks fly as Jones wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Channing Tatum) already challenging task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is instructed to stage a fake moon landing as a backup, setting off a countdown fraught with tension and intrigue.

Scarlett Johansson manifested being in the new Jurassic World movie

During her chat with Fallon, Johansson also discussed her recent casting in the upcoming Jurassic World film as the lead.

“The first Jurassic Park is one of the earliest movies I remember seeing in theaters,” Johansson reminisced. “I was probably around 10 or 11, and it was absolutely transformative. We had never seen CGI used that way before, and even now, it still holds up. It looks fantastic.”

In a recent interview, the actress revealed that she had spent a literal decade pitching herself for various roles in the Jurassic franchise — regardless of whether her character survived the hungry dinosaurs.

“I’ve been trying to get into this franchise in any possible way for over 10 years,” she shared. “I was like, ‘I’ll die in the first five minutes! I can get eaten by a dinosaur! I’ll do the craft services!’ Anything to be part of it. That it’s finally happening now, in this way, is just unbelievable. I can’t believe it.”

Johansson’s enthusiasm and charm are undeniable, making her appearances as delightful as they are anticipated. With Fly Me to the Moon on the horizon and an exciting new role in the Jurassic World series, it’s clear that Scarlett Johansson’s star continues to ascend.

Fly Me to the Moon is set to be released exclusively in theaters on July 12.