Scarlett Johansson was originally cast in the lead role, which would have marked a reunion with
Chris Evans after sharing the screen together in over nine movies (most of them in the Marvel Cinematic Universe). However, Johansson dropped out due to scheduling conflicts and
Ana de Armas replaced her, another of Evans' frequent collaborators (they starred together in
Knives Out (2019) and
The Gray Man (2022)).
