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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a new super team on the scene.
During Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday, Marvel Studios presidentKevin Feigeannounced thatFlorence PughandSebastian Stanwill lead the upcoming installmentThunderboltsas their respective anti-heroes Black Widow, aka Yelena Belova and the Winter Soldier, aka Bucky Barnes.
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Stan, 40, Harbour, 47, Russell, 36, Louis-Dreyfus, 61, and John-Kamen, 33, appeared at the D23 Expo to celebrate the news, along with director Jake Schreier. Pugh, 26, who iscurrently filmingDune: Part Two, made a virtual appearance with a pre-recorded video greeting.
“I am so gutted that I’m not there in person to say hi, but I am unbelievably excited to be joining this cast,” she said in theclip. “So please, from me, can you show a lot of love to my cast mates?”
Louis-Dreyfus gave fans a glimpse behind-the-scenes, sharing a selfie from the red carpet with Russell and Stan. “Here we go!” shewrotein the caption, before teasing her 1.5 million followers with avideofrom backstage.
Harbour also celebrated the news on Instagram with a photo of Red Guardian’s Funko POP! bobblehead and a selfie in front of a Thunderbolt carnival ride. “I missed him so much,” hewrotein the caption.
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Filming forThunderboltsis set to begin early next year with a July 26, 2024 premiere date, according toVariety.
source: people.com
