Florence Pugh's Pressure Cooker: Leading Marvel's Thunderbolts
Actor from "Thunderbolts" discusses the demanding nature of working on a Marvel production.
Get ready for a whirlwind ride as Florence Pugh takes the helm in Marvel's upcoming blockbuster, Thunderbolts.
During a recent appearance at a London screening, the 29-year-old star opened up about the exhilarating yet nerve-wracking experience of embodying assassin Yelena Belova in the film.
In an informal chat, she admitted to feeling a colossal weight of expectation when tackling a Marvel project. "Come on, it's Marvel—everyone's got ideas about these characters!" she quipped.
She went on to reveal that the pressure stems from the adoration fans already have for the characters, and Marvel itself has set high standards through previous films.
"It's a big deal when you're playing a character that fans have loved before. Even when Marvel throws you the ball, folks still have their own ideas of how that character should be," she explained.
The Black Widow bombshell further pontificated, "It's a significant responsibility; it's not something to mess around with, and it's not something you can expect everyone to like straight away. Part of the thrill of working on a Marvel flick is dealing with that challenge and the sheer joy of being part of something huge."
When asked about her gratitude for securing another Marvel gig, Pugh gushed, "I'm over the moon they thought I was the right one for another superhero film. I can't wait for everyone to see Thunderbolts!"
On deck for the Hawkeye siren, the Thunderbolts movie also features Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Lewis Pullman.
Behind the Scenes Insights:
- Stuntmastery: Pugh refused to settle for receiving a mere green screen experience. She doggedly petitioned Marvel Studios to allow her to perform the high-risk stunt of base-jumping off Merdeka 118, the world's second-tallest building in Kuala Lumpur[1][2].
- High Expectations: Early reactions to the film have been resoundingly positive, with critics praising Pugh's performance as worthy of an Academy Award[3].
- Pivotal Role: As a central character, Pugh's portrayal of Yelena Belova is crucial not only for Thunderbolts but also for shaping future narratives in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including her confirmed role in Avengers: Doomsday[1][3].
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- Florence Pugh's performance in Marvel's Thunderbolts has been met with positive early reactions, with critics suggesting it warrants an Academy Award.
- Pugh, who plays assassin Yelena Belova in the film, admitted to feeling a colossal weight of expectation when taking on a Marvel project, due to the high standards set by previous films and fans' adoration for the characters.
- Pugh was determined to perform high-risk stunts for Thunderbolts, including base-jumping off Merdeka 118, the world's second-tallest building in Kuala Lumpur.
- Thunderbolts, besides Pugh, stars Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Lewis Pullman.
- Pugh's portrayal of Yelena Belova in Thunderbolts is crucial not only for the film but also for shaping future narratives in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including her confirmed role in Avengers: Doomsday.
