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Although “Thunderbolts” won’t be released in theaters until 2025, the film has recast an actor. We know this.
Maybe that Wonderful cinematic universe It may not be having its best moment with critics, but there are still projects in the pipeline that look promising. And with that in mind, little by little more details about it Thunderbolts, from the cast to the release date postponement.
The film, which will bring a new superhero team to the screen, was a bit complicated in terms of production. And now, here we check What we currently know about the film, which will be released by 2025.
Official Thunderbolts logo. Photo: Marvel Studios.
Who are the Thunderbolts?
To understand the context, let's remember how this team was formed in the comics… According to the official Marvel database, it was Baron Zemo who founded the group afterward The Avengers and the Fantastic Four were apparently killed by the villain Onslaught (the fusion of Charles Xavier and Magneto's dark consciousness).
Zemo's idea was that since there were no superheroes, he could form a team of villains posing as heroes and gain the world's trust… Thus was born the Thunderbolts, composed primarily of former members of the organization known as the Masters of Evil..
Illustrative image from the original Thunderbolts comic. Photo: Marvel Comics.
While the plan initially worked, things changed with the return of the Avengers. Zemo tried to conquer the whole world and enslave the Avengers, but he didn't count on it Thunderbolts themselves had preferred the life of a hero to that of a villain..
The Baron escaped while the other members of the team decided to continue their heroic activities. but not as an established organization, but as outlaws.
time after, Hawkeye would step down as an Avenger, join the Thunderbolts, and eventually become their leader.. And since then, the group has evolved, adding different characters – both heroes and villains – to the comics.
The Thunderbolts formed up with Hawkeye as their leader. Photo: Marvel Comics.
The possible plot of the film: Could Zemo appear?
After reflecting on his beginnings in the comics, What would be the cast of the Thunderbolts in the Marvel Studios film? It is a fact that the film will be very different in story and characters, although it follows the premise of creating a team of fallen heroes, anti-heroes and perhaps the odd villain.
One of the unknowns is what role Baron Zemo – if he appears – would play in this episode. Let's remember this Daniel Brühl plays the role of this villain since his first appearance in Captain America: Civil War and his return in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
Daniel Brühl appeared again as Zemo in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Photo: Marvel Studios.
It was hinted in the series finale that Zemo's story arc would continue, although little or nothing was said about him in the next phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So yes: it is unknown whether it will be part of the film or not.
There is currently no official information about the plot of Thunderbolts. About a team full of complicated characters who aren't particularly heroic, all that's certain is what's already been said.
Daniel Brühl characterized as Zemo. Photo: Marvel Studios.
The cast of “Thunderbolts”
Although Daniel Brühl's appearance is not guaranteed, The most details are currently available about the cast of the Thunderbolts. The conception of the team within the MCU goes back to the appearance of the agent Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, character played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
She appeared in the Black Widow finale apparently looking for recruits Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and insinuates that the culprit in Natasha Romanoff's death – this in Endgame – is Hawkeye.
Then, we see Valentina approaching John Walker (Wyatt Russell) in Falcon and The Winter Soldier.. Let us recall that the latter had been named the new Captain America, but lost the award due to his erratic behavior. And well, it's more than clear that Valentina is going to make Walker a US agent.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra in the scene with John Walker/US Agent (Wyatt Russell). Photo: Marvel Studios.
In addition to the three characters mentioned, it is confirmed that the cast of Thunderbolts will see the return of Sebastian Stan as Bucky/Winter Soldier, David Harbor as Red Guardianand will be included Olga Kurilenko as Taskmaster, Hannah John-Kamen Ava Starr/Ghost and Harrison Ford as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross.
Let's remember that General Ross (who will also appear together with Ford in the role of the next part of Captain America) appeared in the Thunderbolts comics in his variant of Red Hulk. but it's another question whether it will be included in the film that way. It's been said no once, but you never know…
Sebastian Stan will return as the Winter Soldier in Thunderbolts. Photo: Marvel Studios.
The actress is also confirmed in the cast of “Thunderbolts”. Ayo Edebiri (known from “The Bear”) in an as yet unknown role. And in the latest update, The Hollywood Reporter reported on it Steven Yeun, who also played an unknown role, withdrew from the film due to scheduling issues.
Director of The film will star Jake SchreierKnown for 2015's Papen Towns, he also directed episodes of the HBO Max series Minx and the upcoming Netflix series Beef Skeleton Crew from Star Wars, plus the short film for the song “We Cry Together” by Kendrick Lamar.
Director Jake Schreier. Photo: Getty.
Movie release date
Now you have the cast information for Thunderbolts… Now let's talk about the release date. The film had a pretty complicated schedule because It is understood filming should have started in 2023.
However, due to the writers' strike and the actors' strike, the film's production was delayed for a long time. For the same reason, Steven Yeun had to leave the project because his schedule didn't match..
As a result, the release date has been changed several times and in the latest update The theatrical release was planned for July 25, 2025.. Here we leave you the schedule for Thunderbolts, Captain America: Brave New World and Deadpool 3. What a moving agenda, isn't it …