Marvel Studios Takes Over Super Bowl LIX with Thrilling New Trailer for Thunderbolts
As the excitement builds for Super Bowl LIX, where the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to clash, Marvel Studios seizes the spotlight with their latest marketing push for the highly anticipated superhero film, Thunderbolts. This film promises to deliver a unique twist to the superhero genre, showcasing an ensemble of antiheroes who navigate their complex pasts while engaging in thrilling adventures. Fans eagerly awaiting the game will also be treated to a glimpse of the captivating world Marvel has crafted, heightening expectations for the film’s release.
The newly released Thunderbolts trailer introduces an impressive lineup of characters including Yelena Belova (played by Florence Pugh), U.S. Agent (portrayed by Wyatt Russell), Red Guardian (played by David Harbour), Taskmaster (played by Olga Kurylenko), Ghost (performed by Hannah John-Kamen), and Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier (played by Sebastian Stan). This diverse group of characters brings their own unique skills and backgrounds to the table as they face off against the formidable character Sentry, depicted by Lewis Pullman. The trailer reveals intriguing dynamics and hints at the challenges that lie ahead for the Thunderbolts.
In the action-packed Thunderbolts trailer, we witness this eclectic team forming an unexpected alliance, each member driven by personal stakes and a desire for redemption. They are determined to rise above their troubled histories and embrace the daunting task of saving the day, all while delivering some serious punches. The introduction of Pullman?s Sentry adds a layer of unpredictability, with his chaotic tendencies posing a potential threat to both the city and the Thunderbolts? mission. The stakes have never been higher as they navigate this treacherous landscape.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who brilliantly portrays the cunning and enigmatic Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, shared insights with Entertainment Weekly regarding her character’s significant role in Thunderbolts. She describes the film as a ?different beast? from other narratives in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), offering her a chance to delve deeply into Val?s character development.
Louis-Dreyfus elaborated, ?This movie?s a real opportunity for me to really explore the Val character. You really get to know what she?s made of, and even a lot of her backstory. She?s in it to win it. You?re going to see her entire plan unfold. It has a lot of mystery to it and there?s some twists and turns that you don?t see coming, which are the best kind. There?s a lot of suspense, which is very groovy.? She emphasizes Valentina?s strategic mindset, saying, ?She?s about four steps ahead all the time, or at least she thinks she is until she?s not. All of these characters have worked for her under certain circumstances, so she would fancy herself as a bit of a puppet master, and she?s very power-hungry. She?s a user of anti-heroes. She definitely sees herself as the leader, the organizer of this group, but I?m not sure they see her as such. Her intentions aren?t necessarily pure. You?ve got hero, you?ve got anti-hero, you have villain?is there such a thing as an anti-villain??
Mark your calendars, as Marvel?s Thunderbolts is set to hit theaters on May 2, 2025. Fans can also feast their eyes on the striking new poster below!
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