Lewis Pullman is set to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut as Sentry in the upcoming film "Thunderbolts," hitting theaters in 2025. While details about his role are still under wraps, some intriguing information has surfaced online.
Why Sentry Doesn't Kill Bucky Barnes and Yelena Belova
According to Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman (via ComicBookMovie), there's a good reason why Sentry doesn’t kill Bucky Barnes and Yelena Belova when they first meet. Sentry, who views himself as a hero, has a strict no-kill rule. Instead, he uses his "Superman-level" strength to give them a serious beating without killing them.
Pullman's Thoughts on Joining the MCU
When asked about joining the MCU, Pullman skillfully avoided confirming his casting. He did, however, share his admiration for the franchise. "The MCU is something I've always watched and felt was a beautiful, almost untouchable world," he said. "Joining that world is like joining television—you want to play a character you can live with for a long time."
What We Know About the "Thunderbolts" Plot
The plot for "Thunderbolts" begins with Contessa Valentina Allegra De Fontaine sending Yelena Belova, U.S. Agent, Ghost, and Taskmaster to eliminate an unknown target in a vault. The team soon realizes they were set up to die, leading them to join forces against Val.
Insights from Olga Kurylenko and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Olga Kurylenko, who reprises her role as Taskmaster, mentioned that there have been changes in the film but didn't divulge any specifics. "Every movie is different, and things change," she said. "It will be different. We'll see."
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who plays Contessa Valentina Allegra De Fontaine, recently revealed that filming had just wrapped after five months of production in Atlanta, Georgia. She praised her co-stars, calling them "pretty dreamy."
The Cast and Crew
"Thunderbolts" is directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, and Joanna Calo. The film features a star-studded cast, including:
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier
- David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian
- Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr / Ghost
- Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster
"Thunderbolts" is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 5, 2025.