Thunderbolts

Fans who wished to see Tony Masters in Thunderbolts are upset over the return of the MCU rendition of Taskmaster played by Olga Kurylenko.

Or is the Marvel character set to lead another narrative blunder? Would the world witness a possible redemption arc for Antonia Dreykov’s villain? Besides the barrage of the opinionated few, fans are also confused over the inclusion of Bucky Barne’s Winter Soldier into the anti-hero/villain mix. A few believe that the character’s return will be “complete garbage” and have voiced strong denunciation. Unfortunately, following the D23 Expo announcement and Disney’s press release, the bitter reality of the situation has washed over many fans. Many believed that the deviation of the villain/anti-hero from the source material was the biggest blunder Marvel Studios could ever make.

Sebastian Stan will be joined by David Harbour, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Marvel Studios' antihero movie 'Thunderbolts'.

[Florence Pugh](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a41093678/florence-pugh-aperol-spritz-abs-legs-dont-worry-darling-drama/) as [Yelena Belova](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a36984729/black-widow-mcu-death/), the breakout character from 2021's Black Widow who [also appeared in the Hawkeye series](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a38461383/hawkeye-yelena-belova/) on Disney+. [Red Guardian](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a36981340/david-harbour-black-widow-red-guardian-marvel-dad-bod/) played by Stranger Things star [David Harbour](https://www.menshealth.com/weight-loss/a40695806/stranger-things-david-harbour-75-pounds-weight-loss/). It is possible that Thunderbolts will show her in a Nick Fury-esque role, albeit a morally murkier one. [Wyatt Russell](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a36231924/falcon-and-winter-soldier-wyatt-russell-return-mcu/) is coming back as John Walker, the guy who was given Captain America's shield and started going by U.S. the Winter Soldier in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts, alongside a "good troubled bunch" of returning characters. Just like her sister before her, Yelena's past as an assassin means she has plenty to atone for.

Thunderbolts is being directed by Jake Schreier (Paper Towns) from a script by Eric Pearson (Black Widow). It will begin filming in early 2023 ahead of a July ...

It will begin filming in early 2023 ahead of a July 26th 2024 release date. [closing out Phase Five of the MCU with a Thunderbolts movie](https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2022/07/marvel-announces-phase-five-of-the-mcu-including-daredevil-born-again-and-captain-america-new-world-order/), and now we have official word as to the antiheroes who’ll be assembling as part of the team. Jackson’s Nick Fury returns in Marvel’s Secret Invasion trailer](https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2022/09/samuel-l-jacksons-nick-fury-returns-in-marvels-secret-invasion-trailer/)

Disney's D23 Expo featured a day of Marvel panels. Catch up on the news you might have missed here.

Marvel star Iman Vellani](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/meet-ms-marvel-star-iman-vellani-kamala-khan-interview). The film, starring Iman, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau is expected to debut in theaters on July 28, 2023 [Variety reports](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/the-marvels-brie-larson-ms-marvel-1235322678/). Disney's D23 Expo centered much of its Saturday presentation on what's ahead for the MCU, and we're excited to report that [Florence Pugh](https://teenvogue.com/tag/florence-pugh) is reprising her role as Yelena Belova. I had a team," she said. Florence was unable to join her Thunderbolts cast members for Saturday's event, as she's currently in the midst of filming the Dune sequel. Marvel confirmed the news during Saturday's panel, revealing its complete Thunderbolts cast.

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced an A-list crew of familiar cast members for the upcoming team-up film 'Thurnderbolts' during Marvel's D23Expo ...

Harbour's Red Guardian and Kurylenko's Taskmaster were both introduced in 2021's 'Black Widow' along with Pugh's fan-favourite Yelena. The entire cast was on stage at D23, except for Pugh, who has been on set filming 'Dune: Part 2' recently. Agent, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster and Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost.