Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thunderbolts has been having a few changes recently, and the complete casting is yet to be finished. The Harrison Ford movie has witnessed Steven Yeun’s exit from the project due to a scheduling conflict.
Abbott Elementary and The Bear star Ayo Edebiri was all set to appear in the MCU project. However, recent reports indicate that she has to depart for a similar reason as Yeun. Certainly, last year’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA have hampered the project to a great extent.
Geraldine Viswanathan Replaces Actor Ayo Edebiri In Thunderbolts
As WGA and SAG-AFTRA have altered several big scenarios in Hollywood, the MCU was not anywhere near escaping its heavy impact. When Minari and Beef star Steven Yeun had to leave the studio, it grabbed several headlines and the attention of discussion on social media platforms. Fans were not ready to let the actor go. Another exclusive report from Deadline revealed that Emmy-winning star Ayo Edebiri has exited Marvel’s highly anticipated project.
The studio has an immediate replacement, Blockers and Miracle Workers star Geraldine Viswanathan joined the project to fill the void. Viswanathan is a rising star and has become prominent with the roles she played since her debut in 2016.
Thunderbolts will also star Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent John Walker, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster.
Another Update: Lewis Pullman May Fill In For Steven Yeun
Yeun’s departure was a big and sudden blow to the anticipation, but Marvel Studios will not extensively mourn his exit from the picture. A new report from Deadline also revealed that Lewis Pullman is on the verge of sealing the deal with Marvel to replace Yeun.
Pullman has an astounding list of credits to his name, including Bad Times at the El Royale, Top Gun: Maverick, The Starling Girl, and Apple TV’s acclaimed drama Lessons in Chemistry.
Marvel Studios has not commented on the recasting yet, but the change was imminent. Veteran Harrison Ford will play the title character, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the movie. “I don’t know. I can’t explain myself to myself, I just work here,” Ford told The Hollywood Reporter, explaining his Marvel debut with the role.
“I thought, ‘Everybody else seems to be having a great time.’ I watch all these terrific actors having a good time [in Marvel movies]. I like doing something different to what I’ve ever done and pleasing people with it. So I’ll try a piece of that,” he added.
Robot & Frank director Jake Schreier is set to direct the film with Marvel President Kevin Feige producing. The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on 25 July 2025.
