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Now, thanks to a fan named Christopher Haley, we have a new (and better) alternative version of what a Black Widow might look like—one that takes Black Widow's actual backstory into account.
Hint: it's not a chick flick.
Finally, the spy Natasha movie we've been waiting for. The stylish title sequence features Portishead's "Sour Times" as the perfect Bond-esque theme, references to Natasha's Russian origins, and other actors like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Ming-Na Wen and Clark Gregg.Mostly, though, we're into it for the implication that when she's not hunting down international government officials, Natasha enjoys ballet-dancing.
Surely Marvel can appreciate this opportunity. Come on, guys. Why do you have to make another Thor movie when you could have an assassin who pirouettes? Between this and a stellar fan-made Black Widow trailer, your work has practically been done for you.
At least fans like Haley help make up for Marvel's wasted opportunity.
A little.
Illustration by Aja Romano; Screengrab via Christopher Haley/YouTube