Summary
SeveralThunderbolts*stars are set to joinAvengers: Doomsday. One teased fans about their return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Thunderbolts*is an anticipatedMCUtentpole that is coming out later this week. Before its official release, some of the stars in the film have already been confirmed to appear in the nextAvengersfilm. One of them admitted that they never thought their stint in the MCU was not a one-time thing because, at one point, they had to prepare themselves for the possibility that it could be a “one-and-done situation.”
Lewis Pullman is making his debut in the MCU inThunderbolts*, where he portraysRobert “Bob” Reynolds, aka Sentry. Marvel kept Pullman’s character under wraps for months before finally confirming that he would play a powerful superhero comparable to Superman. However, there’s a massive twist with Sentry: he harbors a dark alter ego known as the Void. The character is fascinating and ultra-powerful, so it’s not surprising that Marvel wants to bring him back. When asked about his return inAvengers: Doomsdayas Sentry, here’s what Pullman told GamesRadar.
I have no idea. I would love to spoil it.
Aside from Pullman, the otherThunderbolts*stars who will joinDoomsdayareFlorence Pugh (Yelena), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), David Harbour (Red Guardian), Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost), Wyatt Russell (John Walker). Although these stars are really close, having worked together for months on their upcoming MCU film, they have maintained secrecy when it comes toDoomsday. In fact, they do not talk about the nextAvengersfilm at all. According to Harbour, he was aware of his involvement in the movie, but he wasn’t sure about the others. He didn’t have a story or script to begin with, so he didn’t have any idea about the movie.
Marvel Studios Has A Long History Of Keeping Plot Details Secret From Its Major Actors
Keeping the details for an upcoming Marvel film a secret is not new at all. Most actors will often deny or not comment on their casting before Marvel Studios officially announces it. Paul Rudd was also asked if Ant-Man would return inDoomsday, but instead of answering the questions with a “yes” or “no,” he said the Russo brothers had his number, hinting that they could contact him if he were needed. HisDeath of a Unicornco-star, Jenna Ortega, who was with him in the interview, joked that Marvel stars were trained to handle such questions. When Marvel Studios announced the cast list forDoomsday, Rudd’s name was included. Some were disappointed because many were not included, like Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Chris Pratt. Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, said they “revealed many, [but] not all. So, some actors are part of the film but not in the announcement.
It’s exciting to have the Thunderbolts inAvengers: Doomsdaybecause the reformed villains or anti-heroes will surely add fun and chaos to the movie. The movie’s early reviews are promising. One even said that it’s a “beast” of a film and several were expecting it to perform better thanCaptain America: Brave New World. So, the return of the misfits inDoomsdayis more than welcome. Pullman’s Sentry is also an excellent choice for Doomsday because of his superpowers and dark and destructive side. If Void is introduced properly, fans can expect a much darker and more intense storyline in his next appearance in the MCU. Having him also offers a tragic element because Sentry is both a hero and a villain. Sentry is a strong ally, but Void can also be a massive threat. So, yeah, Pullman’s MCU character is complex, and seeing more of him is exciting.
