Florence Pugh was aiming to avoid one similarity to Natasha Romanoff’s MCU costumes.

Florence Pughwas hoping to avoid one particular trend that facedScarlett JohanssonsBlack Widow in theMCU.

Yelena Belovais one of Marvel Studios most popular characters post-Infinity Saga.

Florence Pugh, Yelena, Black Widow

But, being a Black Widow,the characters very existenceis always tied to ScarJos iconic Avenger.

I didn’t want her to be a silhouette.

I was like, ‘Holy moly, that’s awesome.

Florence Pugh, Hawkeye poster

I love her.’

The second was just a purely tactical suit.

These were very nerve-racking, but fun to do as my very first Marvel Vis Dev assignment."

Florence Pugh Hawkeye concept art

It doesnt seem like Marvel Comics shares the same design goals for its take on Yelena.

Hawkeyeis now streaming onDisney+.

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