Scarlett Johansson will reprise her beloved role as Russian super-spy Natasha Romanoff.

The standalone's story reportedly takes place before 'The Avengers'.

Cate Shortland established herself as a serious filmmaker with her impressive feature debut, Somersault, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004.  Her second film, the visually stunning Lore, which opens February 8th, follows the harrowing journey of a …