Scarlett Johansson Joins Cast of Favreau's CHEF

Variety reports exclusively that Scarlett Johansson has signed on to Jon Favreau's upcoming film CHEF. The actress joins previously announced cast members Robert Downey Jr., Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo and Bobby Cannavale.

Based on an original idea and screenplay by Favreau, the project centers on "a man who loses his chef job and starts up a food truck to reclaim his artistic promise and estranged family at the same time." Johansson will portray Molly, described as "the restaurant manager and sometimes love interest of Favreau's character, chef Carl Casper."

Commented Favreau, "Scarlett is a tremendous talent and I'm honored to be collaborating with her again. I'm so fortunate to be working with such a fine ensemble."

Filming is scheduled to get underway on location in Los Angeles on July 8.

Johansson appeared in the role of Maggie in the recent Broadway revival of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. She starred as Catherine in the 2010 Broadway revival of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, for which she was awarded a Tony. Her film credits include "The Horse Whisperer," "Lost in Translation," "Girl with a Pearl Earring," "The Black Dahlia," "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." She was most recently seen on the big screen in last year's "We Bought a Zoo".

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