Overview

• Florence Pugh successfully lobbied Marvel to allow her to perform a scripted parachute jump from the 678.9-meter Merdeka 118 skyscraper in Malaysia.
• The stunt, initially met with skepticism due to insurance concerns, will feature prominently in the Marvel film 'Thunderbolts.'
• Pugh, who plays Yelena Belova in the movie, described the mental and physical demands of the jump, which left her exhausted and required hours of recovery.
• This daring leap reflects a growing trend in Hollywood where actors advocate for performing extreme stunts to enhance authenticity.
• The film 'Thunderbolts' is set to premiere in German cinemas on May 1, 2025, with the stunt serving as a key highlight.