Three-timeWoody AllencollaboratorScarlett Johanssonhas defended the Oscar-winning director in a new interview.
I love Woody, Johansson told the publication in its latest cover story.
I believe him, and I would work with him anytime.
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I have been very direct with him, and hes very direct with me.
He maintains his innocence, and I believe him.
Its an intense time.
Zoe McConnell for The Hollywood Reporter
A representative for Johansson did not immediately respond to EWs request for further comment or clarification on theTHRquotes.
Allen is currently working onhis next film, tentatively titledRifkins Festival, which shot over the summer in Spain.
In July,Festivalstars Gina Gershon and Wallace Shawn alsodefended Allen at a press conferencefor the movie.
Its a beautiful script; a dream come true….
These are crazy times; one has to analyze the situation and decide how you feel.
Its his dream and we walk through that dream.
