Acrtess Scarlett Johansson is reportedly being paid 13 million pound to act in 'Avengers 2' the most an actress has ever been paid for a movie. The 27-year-old, who plays the Black Widow in the superhero film, tops superstar Angelina Jolie's 12.2 million pound fees for 'The Tourist', reported Sun Online.

Movie bosses want Johansson for the sequel after 'The Avengers' grossed 936 million pound, the third highest in history.

"Scarlett is the hottest star in Hollywood and her inclusion in the sequel is a must. Producers think that as the only lead woman in the film male fans have found her a key ingredient both for sex and story appeal. She is loved by critics too. This says, 'We value you'. Everyone is confident she'll sign and be ready for 2013 filming," a source said.

Actors Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Renner are also to get 50 per cent pay rises.