Florence Pugh’s Insane Thunderbolts* Stunt Has Everyone Saying the Same Thing!

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Summary

  • Intense marketing for Thunderbolts* includes behind-the-scenes clips and set photos, building anticipation for the cinematic debut.
  • Thunderbolts* has been dubbed “Marvel’s Suicide Squad” by some fans due to similarities, featuring anti-heroes and reformed villains in an epic battle.
  • Thunderbolts* showcases bold real stunt work, contrasting traditional green screen, aiming to impress MCU fans and fuel box office success.

The promotional push for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film titled “Thunderbolts” is in full swing. Leaked sets photos and backstage footage are part of this marketing effort. A recent behind-the-scenes video, featuring actress Florence Pugh, can be heard exclaiming “Tom Cruise!

In just two weeks, the movie “Thunderbolts” is set for a global theater premiere, eagerly anticipated by fans. Directed by Jake Schreier, it has been likened to Marvel’s version of “Suicide Squad” due to striking similarities with the DC film: a group of anti-heroes and reformed villains from the Marvel universe, including Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier), and David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov (Red Guardian). Together, they confront Lewis Pullman’s character, The Void/Sentry. When it hits the screens, “Thunderbolts” will be the second of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s three major films slated for 2025.

A short video sneak peek of Marvel Studios’ movie, “Thunderbolts,” recently uploaded on YouTube, offers a glimpse into the film’s daring use of real-life stunts and grandiose set pieces. One such scene was filmed atop Merdeka 118, the world’s second-tallest building located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this video, Florence Pugh is seen readying herself for a high-altitude shoot on the roof of the 2227-foot tower. Although Disney’s safety team initially expressed concerns, Florence’s confidence helped allay their worries.

Disney Health and Safety clearly made a prudent decision by saying no. It’s not about eliminating all risk, but rather ensuring safety. After all, her strong conviction led her to prioritize this issue, demonstrating her faith in our skilled workforce.

Stunts in Hollywood Have Recorded Some Fatalities In The Past

It’s a Dangerous Art

As a movie fan with a keen eye for action sequences, I can’t help but feel a chill run down my spine when I think about actors or stunt performers, like Florence Pugh in this case, taking on high-risk maneuvers. The comic book genre has had its share of unfortunate incidents involving stunts gone wrong, as tragically demonstrated by the fatal accidents of Sequana Joi Harris and John Bernecker in 2017. On August 14th, Harris lost her life during a motorcycle stunt on the set of Deadpool 2, while Bernecker fell from over 20 feet and missed a safety pad on The Walking Dead just two months prior. These incidents serve as a grim reminder of the risks that are often taken in pursuit of movie magic.

Despite occasional mishaps, Hollywood stunts can be seen as a unique form of artistic expression, thanks to trailblazers like Jackie Chan and Tom Cruise. For instance, some of Tom Cruise’s remarkable stunts include:

1. Hanging off and free-falling from a 4,000-foot Norwegian cliff for the film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
2. Executing a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump from an altitude of 25,000 feet in Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
3. Scaling the Burj Khalifa — the world’s tallest building — for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

Even Gal Gadot, while pregnant during Wonder Woman, took on challenging stunts on horseback at full speed.

Endgame” MCU, serving almost as a declaration of serious intent with this film. Encouragingly, early screenings of “Thunderbolts” suggest it may not follow in the footsteps of “Captain America: Brave New World” in terms of box office performance. If it does, it could potentially increase the expectations for “Avengers: Doomsday.

Thunderbolts* crushes its way into theaters on May 2.

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2025-04-13 01:04