The Odyssey Star Admits Being Replaced by Scarlett Johansson on Oscar-Winning Film Still ‘Hurts’
Humpy Adepu
Samantha Morton: The acclaimed actress revealed being replaced in the Oscar-winning film Her remains one of the most painful moments of her career.
Her: Morton originally performed the AI voice during production before the filmmakers decided to recast the role in post-production.
Scarlett Johansson: Johansson replaced Morton's voice as the operating system Samantha, earning widespread praise for the final performance in the film.
Emotional Impact: Morton admitted the decision still hurts, describing the experience as deeply disappointing despite remaining professional throughout the process.
Original Performance: She had already completed extensive voice work during filming before learning that another actor would ultimately replace her performance.
Oscar-Winning Film: Her received critical acclaim, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and becoming a modern science-fiction classic.
Professional Perspective: Morton acknowledged filmmaking involves difficult creative decisions, even when those choices can be personally painful for performers involved.
The Odyssey Connection: Morton's recent appearance in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has renewed attention on her earlier experiences in Hollywood.
Career Resilience: Despite the setback, Morton has continued building an acclaimed career with celebrated performances across film, television and independent cinema.