Samantha Morton still ‘hurt’ after being replaced on 2013 Oscar-winning film

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4 Aug 2026 • 9:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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Samantha Morton still ‘hurt’ after being replaced on 2013 Oscar-winning film

  • Samantha Morton has spoken about her surprise and sadness at being replaced by Scarlett Johansson as the voice of Samantha in Spike Jonze’s 2013 film, Her.
  • Morton, who had already recorded all her lines for the role, expressed that she wished for another chance to re-record with an American accent.
  • She is currently earning rave reviews for her role as the Greek sorceress Circe in Christopher Nolan’s new epic movie, The Odyssey.
  • Nolan praised Morton's performance in The Odyssey, comparing the crew's reaction to her work to that of Heath Ledger during the filming of The Dark Knight.
  • The director recounted an instance where the crew gave Morton a round of applause after a take, highlighting her exceptional depth and impact on set.

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