by The fan favourite actor from The Walking Dead has reportedly joined the MCU and will play a big part in the next crossover film for Phase 5.
Thunderbolts is one of Phase 5’s intriguing additions. Old foes and resurrected anti-heroes will be brought together in the film for an unidentified mission, with Bucky Barnes, played by Sebastian Stan, serving as the team’s unexpected leader.
While specifics of the plot remain a secret, Thunderbolts’ ensemble is steadily expanding. Further casting information will be announced soon. Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) recently agreed to participate in the project in an unspecified role.
Steven Yeun Joins Thunderbolts in the MCU
According to Deadline, Thunderbolts from Marvel Studios will feature Steven Yeun, star of Nope and The Walking Dead.
The actor’s position is believed to be a crucial one in the MCU’s future, according to sources cited by Deadline. This is in addition to being important to the Phase 5 closure.
From 2010 through 2016, Yeun was known for playing Glenn Rhee on AMC’s The Walking Dead.
Yeun just received an Oscar nomination for his outstanding performance as Jacob in A24’s Minari. And last year, the actor gave a standout performance in Jordan Peele’s Nope.
Other from Thunderbolts, Yeun has a packed 2023 planned, including appearances in the limited-run dark comedy Beef on Netflix and A24 opposite Ali Wong and a reunion with Bong Joon Ho, who directed Parasite, in the Warner Bros. film Mickey 17.
Yeun co-stars in Thunderbolts with MCU veterans Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Florence Pugh, and Sebastian Stan.
What role will Steven Yeun play in a Marvel film? (Theory)
Steven Yeun’s addition to the expanding MCU cast is a significant triumph for Marvel Studios. Given the vast cast of comic book heroes and villains, it is still unclear which role Yeun will play in the super-powered franchise.
Yeun’s strong background and rising fame make Deadline’s speculation that he will play a large role in the MCU’s future unsurprising, but it also serves as a major indicator as to what character he will portray.
Although the Thunderbolts’ primary antagonist is still a mystery at this point, Sentry has been suggested as a potential threat. Sentry, a superhero-like figure from Marvel Comics, is having trouble controlling his evil alter ego, the Void.
Yeun might be playing the character as it appears in the MCU. Yeun’s Sentry might also appear in the upcoming Avengers films, possibly as an ally to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, given that the actor is reportedly significant to the franchise’s future.
On July 26, 2024, Thunderbolts is scheduled to have its theatrical debut.
