Hannah John-Kamen shares details about Ghost as rumors emerge of a shocking twist on the Thunderbolts team
A promising evolution
In recent weeks, rumors about test screenings have flooded the networks. According to @TheGeekyCast, a reliable source for this type of leak, first impressions are extremely positive.
The film will be present Florence Pugh as Yelena Belovaconsolidating her as the leader of the group. Some scenes will even take us back to the infamous Red Room, taking us deeper into the Black Widow’s dark past.
But the one that steals the attention is Ghost. The villain, played by Hannah John-Kamenappears to have evolved significantly since its appearance in Ant-Man and the Wasp. Now, with a renewed command of his abilities, he promises to star in one of the film’s most epic action scenes.
A nod to The Winter Soldier?
The tone of the film reportedly resembles that of Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). This could be an indication of a more serious and intriguing plot, moving away from the humor characteristic of other recent chapters of the MCU.
Furthermore, it has been confirmed that the Sentinelone of the most anticipated characters, he will have a costume similar to that of the comics, albeit with adjustments to avoid comparisons with Superman. According to some rumors, its transformation into The Void will be the climax of the film, marking a turning point for the Thunderbolts* and their bond with the Multiverse Saga.
The return of Ghost
In a recent interview with The Manila TimesHannah John-Kamen revealed how her character has changed since we last saw her in the MCU.
“The last time you saw Ghost, he was on the brink of death, in constant pain and struggling to survive,” explained the actress. “She has control over herself now. There’s a calmness and determination about her that you’ve never seen before.”
With this new look, Ghost promises to be a key pillar of the team, providing both strength and a story of redemption.
What does the asterisk hide in Thunderbolts*?
One of the most intriguing entries is the one referred to by the asterisk in the title New Avengers. If this is true, it could mean that the film not only introduces this chaotic team, but also paves the way for the future of the MCU.
Marvel Studios has been deliberately tight-lipped about promotional materials, which is unusual in its marketing strategies. This suggests that the Thunderbolts* may play a much larger role in the overall narrative than initially thought.
A team full of stars
The confirmed cast includes names already established in the MCU, such as Sebastiano Stan like Bucky Barnes, Davide Porto as Red Guardian and Wyatt Russell as a US agent. He will be there next to them Julia Louis-Dreyfus like Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Olga Kurylenko like Taskmaster and Lewis Pullmann like Bob.
With a script Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Caloand under the direction of Jake Schreierthis promising film will be released in theaters on May 5, 2025.
The future of the Thunderbolts* in the MCU
The expectation around Lightning* continues to grow. With its dark tone and impressive action scenes, it promises to be one of the biggest MCU films in the coming years.
Will this team be the bridge to the New Avengers? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: chaos and action are guaranteed.