Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson says she initially wanted to become a director, but her focus later shifted to acting. Johansson made her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great", whose world premiere was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, on May 20.
The 40-year-old actress, known for starring in projects such as "Black Widow" and "The Horse Whisperer" and "Lost in Translation", said when she was younger, she thought of directing.
"When I was much younger, I thought I would end up doing that eventually (directing)," she told The New York Times in an interview.
"In my early 20s, I became focused on understanding my job as an actor better. I was creatively engaged with the directors I was working with, taking on different roles that were challenging and I veered off that path," she added.
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Her directorial "Eleanor the Great" stars veteran actor June Squibb alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht and Erin Kellyman. It is written by Tory Kamen and follows the story of a 94-year-old woman trying to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.
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