Actor Steven Yeun, best known for his role in “The Walking Dead,” is reportedly leaving “Thunder” after his character’s breakout.
Steven Yeun, best known for his role in “The Walking Dead” in the cinematic laboratory world where the plot and fate of stars change faster than the blink of an eye, has decided to leave Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts”. project, an unexpected move that shocked fans.
Recently, the rumor of Eun’s resignation from “Thunder” spread like a whisper on the nets. The famous media outlet Hollywood Reporter confirmed that, of course, the rumors are true. the reason? A clash of agendas. In the year Recall that the production of “Thunderbolts” was delayed due to the attacks in Hollywood in 2023, which caused chaos in production schedules.
The Hero That Wasn’t: Yeun as Sentry
The actor, who originally joined the cast of “Thunderbolts” in an undisclosed role, is set to play Bob Reynolds, better known as the Sentry in the Marvel Universe. Robert Kirkman, the co-creator of “The Walking Dead” and “The Invincibles” and a close friend of Yun, confirmed this list last November. Kirkman told an interesting story about Eun during a costume fitting, matching the colors of Sentry’s suit, another superhero the actor plays.
Yun currently lends his voice to lead character Mark Grayson in Prime Video’s animated adaptation of “Invincible,” reaffirming his connection to the superhero world outside of the MCU.
“Thunder”: A collection of anti-heroes
The film promises to be a cinematic feast, bringing together an updated team of anti-heroes and villains from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film features an all-star cast including Sebastian Stan, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Olga Kurylenko and, most recently, Harrison Ford and Ayo Edebiri. Enlightenment.
Jake Schreyer directs this highly anticipated installment from an original script by Eric Pearson and a rewrite by Lee Sung Jin. Despite the delays, “Thunderbolts” is scheduled to hit theaters on July 25, 2025, marking a new chapter in the MCU’s expansion.
Steven Yeun’s exit from “Thunderbolts” is, without a doubt, an unexpected change in the already dynamic Marvel Universe. Although its absence is notable, the talented remaining cast and promising direction ensure that “Thunderbolts” will be an exciting and unique addition to the MCU.
The characters we see and don’t see in Thunderbolts
The catalog of Marvel Studios characters that opens the film offers plenty of opportunities to showcase surprising and interesting visuals. One of the most anticipated could be the inclusion of characters like Moonstone and Songbird, whose stories in the comics are closely tied to the Thunderbolts. These characters bring a lot of complexity and moral conflict to the already diverse group.
On the other hand, it has been confirmed that Baron Zemo, who was expected to lead the group, has canceled his appearance in the film. Zemo, played by Daniel Brühl, has become a key figure in the MCU, especially in the “Captain America: Civil War” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” series. His departure from the “Thunderbolts” came as a surprise to fans, given his role in the team in the comics.
There are also rumors of the possible inclusion of lesser-known characters from the wider Marvel Universe, which could enrich the film with new looks and dynamics. This follows the Marvel trend as seen in recent films.
“Thunder” promises to be a fusion of heroes and anti-heroes.