Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*‘ is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing MCU projects yet with its fresh take on ‘superheroes’. The film brought together a group of antiheroes and former villains in a world that no longer has the Avengers to rely on.
Additionally, the film will bring together several characters including Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent. The actor also spoke about the hate surrounding his character and how glad he was about his costume change.
“We Look Very Cool”: Wyatt Russell On U.S. Agent’s Suit Upgrade In ‘Thunderbolts*’
Speaking about her character’s state of mind with Empire, Florence Pugh who plays Yelena Belova in the film shared, “She’s a completely different person to the person that you’d assume she would be. She’s coming out of a few years of quite traumatic events. Where does that leave a person?”
This suggests that Thunderbolts won’t just be about the mission. The film will likely explore how these characters, many of whom were lost or abandoned, are trying to find their place in a post-Avengers world. Moreover, one of the most talked-about parts of ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier‘ was Wyatt Russell’s portrayal of John Walker.
His take on the character made U.S. Agent one of the most controversial figures in the MCU. Now, he’s back in ‘Thunderbolts*’, and fans are eager to see how his story continues. Additionally, Russell himself is particularly happy about one thing: his new suit. “We look f*ing cool,” Russell stated bluntly.
He then added, “And last time, I’m gonna be honest, I don’t think I looked very cool. [This time] they made my helmet not look like the end of a penis.” Russell’s unfiltered honesty is refreshing, and it’s true his previous helmet design was widely criticized by fans. Now, with a new look and a new mission, U.S. Agent is ready to take on a bigger role.
‘Thunderbolts*’ Helps Bridge The Gap To ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The MCU has taken an unusually long break between ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. While previous Avengers films were released roughly three years apart, ‘Doomsday’ will arrive a full seven years after ‘Endgame’.
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Now, the ‘Thunderbolts*’ trailer makes it clear that the world is still grappling with the loss of the Avengers. This not only sets up Thunderbolts as an Avengers replacement but also highlights how vulnerable the world has become without them. Moreover, the trailer also teases a major threat, Marvel’s Void.
More importantly, ‘Thunderbolts*’ helps set the stage for ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘. The movie isn’t just a side story, it’s a crucial piece of the larger MCU puzzle. By showcasing how the world has changed post-Endgame, and why the Avengers have been absent for so long, Thunderbolts makes the upcoming Avengers movie feel like a true event.
