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Marvel fans were left in shock as news broke about Steven Yeun’s departure from the highly anticipatedThunderboltsmovie. In a recent revelation, Yeun expressed his thoughts about stepping away from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) project.
Yeun openly acknowledged his regret for not being part ofThunderbolts, highlighting the emotional toll it took on him. The actor had to pull back due to scheduling conflicts because of filming delays caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike, which led to a ripple effect onThunderbolts‘ production, ultimately affecting Yeun’s commitment to the project. Despite this, he hopes this isn’t the end of his MCU journey.
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Actor Steven Yeun Speaks on How He Wants to Do a Marvel Movie
Steven Yeunhas spoken about what really happened between him and Marvel Studios and how it may not be the end of the road for his MCU career.
“I think for me, time passing and things shifting kind of pulled me out of it. But Jake, I know, is going to do an incredible job. It took a lot of drafts on email to make sure that I conveyed the sincerity of how sorry I was to have to back out,” Yeun toldVariety.
“I wanna do a Marvel movie,” he added.
On being asked what type of Marvel movie he would like to work in, the actor said,
“I think it’s too early to say that. I probably pissed off too many people leaving, so I’m just gonna say, ‘Thank you for having me’.“
“I have some ideas. But I heard if you put it out there, you’ll never get it, so I’ll keep it close to my chest,” Yeun said.
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Reports aboutThe Walking Deadalum being cast inThunderboltsstarted swirling around February 2023, but it’s important to note that Marvel Studios never officially confirmed his involvement.
What to Know aboutThunderbolts?
Derived from the Marvel Comics team of the same name, theThunderboltsmovie promises a thrilling narrative that brings together a squad of anti-heroes and reformed villains from across the MCU.
Marvel aficionados can rejoice as the movie boasts a stellar cast, including Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
This ensemble is set to reprise their iconic Marvel characters, ensuring a seamless integration of beloved personalities into theThunderboltsnarrative. Additionally, reports suggest that the movie will introduce new characters, further expanding the MCU universe.
Jake Schreier takes the directorial helm, orchestrating a visual symphony that promises to captivate audiences. The script, originally penned by Eric Pearson and later refined by Lee Sung Jin, adds depth and nuance to the storyline.
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Originally slated to commence in the summer of 2023,Thunderboltsfaced an unexpected setback due to industry-wide strikes. The subsequent delay pushed back the production schedule, causing a delay in the movie’s release date. As of the latest updates,Thunderboltsis now set to hit theaters on July 18, 2025.
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