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Florence Pugh Highlights Grandmother’s Role in 'Thunderbolts*' Filming and Premieres

Ahead of the May 2 release, Pugh shares stories of Granny Pat’s on-set antics and red-carpet charm, showcasing her family’s unwavering support.

Florence Pugh and her grandmother Pat Mackin, along with friends and family, at the London premiere Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' movie in April.
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Overview

  • Florence Pugh revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that her grandmother, Pat Mackin, spent two weeks on the set of Marvel’s 'Thunderbolts*' in 2024, where she called 'action' and 'cut' with director Jake Schreier’s permission.
  • Granny Pat’s enthusiastic calls of 'action' often caught the cast off guard, leading to humorous moments during filming.
  • Schreier allowed Granny Pat to sit in his director’s chair, an experience she found thrilling, with Pugh joking that her grandmother partially directed the film.
  • Pugh described her family’s strong presence at her premieres, with Granny Pat delighting fans by curtsying, pirouetting, and blowing kisses on the red carpet.
  • Thunderbolts* premieres May 2, and Pugh emphasized her family’s steadfast support, attending events in what she calls 'full Pugh force.'