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Florence Pugh Describes Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' as a Unique 'A24-Style' Assassin Film

The upcoming Marvel movie, directed by Jake Schreier, blends indie-inspired tones with superhero elements and is set for a May 2 release.

  • Florence Pugh, who reprises her role as Yelena Belova, compared the tone of 'Thunderbolts' to an indie, A24-style assassin movie with Marvel superheroes.
  • Director Jake Schreier, known for the A24-produced series 'Beef,' was tasked with creating a distinct Marvel film that incorporates emotional depth and dark comedy.
  • The film follows a team of antiheroes, including characters played by Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Wyatt Russell, on a mission for the U.S. government.
  • Pugh highlighted her character's dynamic with a new team member, Bob, played by Lewis Pullman, describing him as 'useless' but someone Yelena feels compelled to care for.
  • 'Thunderbolts,' produced by Kevin Feige and others, is based on the Marvel comic series and will hit theaters on May 2.
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