Overview

• Florence Pugh campaigned directly to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige to perform a base jump from Merdeka 118, the world's second-tallest building, for her role in 'Thunderbolts.'
• Initial concerns over insurance and safety logistics nearly prevented the stunt, but Pugh’s persistence led producers to approve it with strict safety protocols.
• Standing at 2,722 feet in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Merdeka 118 provided the backdrop for the record-breaking practical effects sequence.
• Pugh described the mental preparation for the jump as a significant challenge, later revealing she slept for three hours afterward due to the adrenaline comedown.
• The stunt is being heavily promoted as a key achievement in Marvel's return to practical effects, with 'Thunderbolts' set to premiere on May 2, 2025.