'Have you ever seen Despicable Me...?” Black Widow's Rachel Weisz on accents, pigs and The Mummy.

Rachel Weisz talks to BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Melina Vostokoff in new movie Black Widow. She reveals the inspiration behind her Russian accent, what it was like improvising with David Harbour and how she found deep love for her pig co-stars. Plus, she tells us which are her favourite Marvel movies and what it feels like to become the star of viral bumper sticker about The Mummy.

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[thedarkknight]

This woman was probably my first celebrity crush when I was a kid and saw her in The Mummy. Over 20 years later she is still as breathtakingly gorgeous and extremely talented as ever.

[jwanie]

Rachel saying "You got fat" to David Harbour will forever be entrenched in my head lol. It's cool that she used Steve Carell's Gru voice as inspiration for Melina's accent

[CallsHimselfAWriter]

They used de-ageing on her in Black Widow? I’m so used to Rachel’s face since The Mummy that I didn’t clock the difference

[valentina]

Out of all the interviews I’ve seen Rachel do for the film this is the most comfortable or opened I’ve seen her & can’t blame her when Ali just has that natural ability to do fantastic interviews.

[steffie]

The Mummy is one of my favorite franchises 🥺🙌🏼 So happy to see Rachel entering the MCU!

[KholidArofi]

she's freaking 51 yrs old, like holy shitttt

[LebahGnteng]

Just remember, this women married to James Bond. Daniel Craig is one lucky man

[andressavial]

she’s the most beautiful and talented actress marvel is so lucky now she’s a part of the universe 🥰

[quibily]

She should be proud of her work in The Mummy. Her character is a delight, interestingly flawed, and damned heroic! Her character got me through some tough times.

[lizyy]

She’s so naturally talented and breathtaking beautiful. She’s the best and I’ve always enjoyed the pieces she’s been a part of.
I’ve definitely had a crush on her since The Mummy.

[haninhk]

If Melina ever met Hawkeye it would be the Bourne Legacy reunion. If Melina ever met Loki, it would be the Deep Blue Sea reunion.

[danielschmidt]

I think that Rachel Weisz is on of few to actually refer to him as Ali on camera.

[eduarDOGames]

Love her in CONSTANTINE!!! Let’s do a sequel!! ASAP

[modanisunflower]

She was unbelievable in Black widow. It was unreal in a way thst Melina looked almost the same aged as Natasha. hahaha she was that beautiful, whow!

[adolfopena]

I hope to see Melina again in the future.

[navindragautam]

She is so lovely, beautiful and full of charm. Loved her character in Mummy. She is a brilliant actor too

[linjusan]

I´m so glad I´m alive to see how 1999 The mummy is now a cinematic masterpiece cult movie. Rachel makes every movie she is in amazing!

[loferx]

Rachel acknowledging the mummy is so sweet to me (since she didn't do the third one I always assumed she disliked the franchise)

[yourlittlebrotherGabrielReview]

I’m so happy she recognized The Mummy.

[tusharbhat]

Rachel Weisz is still as beautiful as she was in The Mummy