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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is set to introduce a new ensemble in the film “Thunderbolts,” yet one prominent character will be absent: Baron Zemo. While the film shares its title with the comic series, it will not directly adapt the original storyline.
In the comic books, the Thunderbolts were initially depicted as a team of supervillains masquerading as heroes, featuring characters like Beetle (MACH-1), Goliath (Atlas), Moonstone (Meteorite), Screaming Mimi (Songbird), and Fixer (Techno).
In contrast, the movie showcases a different lineup, including Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), US Agent (Wyatt Russell), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), and Red Guardian (David Harbour).
Curious about Zemo’s absence, Dexerto spoke with director Jake Schreier regarding whether the character ever had a place in the film’s narrative.
Why Baron Zemo Won’t Be in the MCU’s Thunderbolts
Schreier confirmed, “From the initial draft I reviewed, there was never a scenario where Zemo was included. While there have been some character revisions since then, Zemo simply wasn’t part of the plan.”
He acknowledged that some fans online might not be pleased with this decision.
Despite the disappointment surrounding Zemo’s exclusion, the choice to feature Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) as the mastermind behind the team aligns with the MCU’s recent developments. She has been gradually assembling the group throughout previous storylines, making her a suitable replacement for Zemo’s comic book role.
Furthermore, Zemo has already been portrayed in “Captain America: Civil War” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” by Daniel Brühl. His reappearance in the film could potentially overshadow the new team’s efforts to establish its distinctive identity.
The characters in the Thunderbolts have their unique backstories, well-suited to assume the new roles within the narrative.
“It’s interesting because I know some fans wish this production mirrored the original Thunderbolts’ concept of villains posing as heroes,” Schreier elaborated.
“However, our film seeks to honor that foundation while approaching it from a new perspective.”
“Thunderbolts” is set to premiere in UK cinemas on May 1 and in the US on May 2. In the meantime, explore information about other Marvel projects and our rankings of the MCU films.
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