The highly anticipated Marvel Studios film Thunderbolts* showcases a star-studded cast featuring many beloved actors from past Marvel films and television series. Notable performances include Florence Pugh reprising her role as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan returning as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus portraying Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The film also stars Wyatt Russell as US Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster. You can witness the camaraderie and fun the cast experienced during filming by watching the entertaining gag reel featured in the embed above!
Thunderbolts* premiered in theaters on May 2nd and is scheduled for a digital release on July 1st, followed by a physical media release on July 29. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe can look forward to adding this thrilling installment to their collections and experiencing the action-packed adventure at home.
The storyline of Thunderbolts* revolves around a diverse group of skilled individuals who form an unlikely alliance. This ragtag team, each with their own past and personal battles, is determined to not let their histories define them. Instead, they embrace the chance to save the day while also navigating their tumultuous pasts, leading to both serious action and moments of humor. The team faces formidable challenges, especially when they confront the Superman-like character Sentry, portrayed by Lewis Pullman. His unpredictable and destructive powers pose a significant threat, jeopardizing both the city and the Thunderbolts’ mission to save it.
Directed by Jake Schreier, known for his work on Paper Towns, Thunderbolts* features a screenplay penned by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, with a compelling story from Pearson himself. Schreier, who has directed several episodes of the acclaimed series Beef, noted in an interview with Empire that Thunderbolts* carries “a certain amount of that Beef tone in it, that does feel different. There’s an emotional darkness that we brought to this that is resonant, but doesn’t come at the expense of comedy.” Pugh further described the film as “this quite badass indie, A24-feeling assassin movie with Marvel superheroes.” This unique blend of genres promises an exciting viewing experience.
Despite its unique qualities and positive initial reactions from both critics and fans, Thunderbolts* garnered over $381 million at the global box office, making it one of the lower-grossing entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These figures were unexpected, given the film’s strong reception. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and eagerly anticipate adding it to my physical media collection for repeated viewings, as I believe it offers rich storytelling and captivating performances.
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