AThunderboltsactor explains why the movie will wrap up theMCU’s Phase 5 on a high note.Thunderboltswill followCaptain America: Brave New Worldas the MCU’s second 2025 theatrical release, and it will mark the end of the Multiverse Saga’s Phase 5 beforeThe Fantastic Four: First Stepslaunches Phase 6 in July 2025.Thunderbolts*' star-studded castplays some of the MCU’s deadliest anti-heroes, but also some villains that hadn’t appeared on screen in a long time. With its biggest mysteries still under wraps, the anticipation forThunderbolts*' May 2025 releaseis on the rise.
In an interview withScreenRantat Sundance about her role in the movieOh, Hi!,Thunderboltsstar Geraldine Viswanathan shares her thoughts on what makesThunderboltsa special MCU project. Like several other Phase 5 movies and shows,Thunderbolts*' production was affected by various delays and changes. Despite these setbacks,Viswanathan highlightsThunderbolts*'“completely fresh take"on the MCU, director Jake Schreier’s vision, and her costars' performances. Geraldine Viswanathan' full comments below:
Ooh, I think Thunderbolts* is unlike anything you’ve ever seen in the Marvel Universe. I think it’s a completely fresh take. I think Jake Schreier is a genius and has really brought his style and sensibility to the universe. And the performances are unbelievable. It’s also really funny.
What The Thunderbolts* Star’s Comments Mean For The MCU Movie
Thunderbolts* Has Managed To Stay On Track Despite A Few Changes
Thunderbolts*' delays led to a few major changes, including the studio’s need to recast a couple of characters.Lewis Pullman’s Bob a.k.a. Sentrywas previously set to be played byThe Walking Deadstar Steven Yeun, and Geraldine Viswanathan’s mystery character was previously set to be played byThe BearAyo Edibiri. Both Steven Yeun and Ayo Edibiri leftThunderbolts*due to scheduling conflicts after the MCU movie’s delays. Nevertheless,Thunderbolts*' behind-the-scenes changes don’t seem to be an obstacle for its success, as its cast and director have been pretty confident about the final product.
Marvel Already Revealed The Best Name For The Thunderbolts 6 Years Ago (& No, It’s Not The Dark Avengers)
The asterisk in the Thunderbolts* title may already have an answer courtesy of Avengers: Infinity War’s obscure Avengers offshoot team.
Thunderboltspromises to be an especially grounded entry, which may provide a breath of fresh air following the large-scale sci-fi extravaganza seen in recent releases such asDeadpool & Wolverine,The Marvels, andAgatha All Along. How exactlyThunderboltswill present a"completely fresh take"on the MCU is yet to be seen, as similar titles such asCaptain America: The Winter SoldierandHawkeyeleft the bar quite high. Luckily,Thunderbolts*has the element of surprise on its side.
Our Take On The Thunderbolts* Star’s Comments
Thunderbolts*' Best Moments Are Reserved For Its Release
Thunderbolts*' trailers have teased every aspect Geraldine Viswanathan praised in her comments, including each actor’s individual performance andThunderbolts*' sense of humor. However, most ofThunderbolts*' best qualities seem to be reserved for its theatrical release. Sentry’s full-blown superhero form,Thunderbolts*' final battle, each character’s true allegiances, andGeraldine Viswanathan’s mysteryThunderbolts*characterherself haven’t been spoiled by the movie’s marketing yet. Hence,Thunderbolts*may have plenty of positive surprises in store for fans.
