The Return of the First Avenger
Principal photography began on May 28, 2019, in Norway. Shortland wanted the film to have "peril at its heart" and be "really emotional but also story-driven". She took inspiration from films like "How to Train Your Dragon" (2010), "No Country for Old Men" (2007), and "Thelma &amp; Louise" (1991), as well as "Captain America: The Winter Soldier". Shortland also looked at combat films and ones with armies and militia, allowing her to image females in those roles to help translate that to "Black Widow". Shortland also referenced fight scenes involving female characters in "Alien" (1979) and the "Terminator" franchise, wanting fights to resemble "real fights" rather than "wrestling match[es]". Early reports suggested that Rob Hardy would be the film's cinematographer, but he left the production before filming began. Gabriel Beristain served as cinematographer instead, having previously done so for the Marvel One-Shot short films "Item 47" (2012) and "Agent Carter" (2013) as well as the television series "Agent Carter". The production moved to Pinewood Studios in London in early June, with Ray Winstone joining the cast later that month.