bad news for Thunderboltsthe next big bet in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steven Yeunwho was supposed to be one of the main characters in the film, abandoned the project.
This information was independently confirmed Diversity And Hollywood Reporter. Both media outlets indicate that the actor, known worldwide for his role as Glenn in the walking Deadwill ultimately not be part of the film.
At the moment, the reasons for Steven Yeun’s departure from Thunderbolts. Although Marvel has not officially confirmed his hiring, the actor himself has publicly acknowledged that he will be participating in the director’s feature film. Jake Schreierwith whom he has already worked in the series Beef.
The arrival of Steven Yeun to the cast Thunderbolts was known in February 2023. However, his role was kept secret until November last year, when Robert Kirkman, the comic’s creator the walking Deadreported that the South Korean player will play Hourly. The above even mentioned that the actor had already passed the costume test.
Steven Yeun won’t be Sentry Thunderbolts
Will it be obvious spoiler Kirkman on Steven Yeun’s departure from the cast Thunderbolts? At the moment it is impossible to know. It is also unknown whether the actor’s departure may be related to scheduling problems that affect the shooting.
Let’s not forget this Thunderbolts This was one of many films that were watched victims of strikes of Hollywood screenwriters and actors. Production on the Jake Schreier film had to be halted in May due to a writers’ strike. And the start of filming, originally scheduled for summer 2023, was delayed due to a conflict between SAG-AFTRA and film and television studios.
This forced Disney and Marvel Studios to delay the film’s release. Thunderbolts almost a year. Its original theatrical release date was scheduled for July 26, 2024. but it was postponed to July 25, 2025..
Steven Yeun left Thunderboltsthere are serious doubts about what will be the fate of Sentry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Diversity indicates that it is undetermined whether the character’s introduction will be “reimagined” – meaning he won’t finally debut in this film – or will simply be looking for a new actor to take the reins. .
While we’re traveling through speculation territory, it wouldn’t be illogical if the latter happened. After all, Marvel has a huge history of changing actors or actresses in its films and TV series, even after they have already appeared on the screen. WITH Thunderbolts is still in pre-production, replacing Steven Yeun could be much easier.
For now, Thunderbolts Several actors and characters have been confirmed. Among them, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine), Wyatt Russell (US Agent), David Harbor (Red Guardian) Florence Pugh (Elena Belova), Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier) Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost) and Olga Kurilenko (overseer).
Expected that Harrison Ford also appears in the film as General Thaddeus. Lightning strike Ross. Although this new incarnation of the character, with Ford replacing the late William Hurt, will appear first in Captain America: Brave New World. This film will be released in February 2025.
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