Earlier this month, we learned that due to last year’s ongoing actors strike, actor Steven Yeun was forced to step away from Marvel Studios Thunderbolts. He was going to play the character Sentry in the film. The actor would still like to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe but under another character. However, then speculation began running rampant on who would replace him. Today, we have learned that actor Lewis Pullman is Marvel’s top choice to play the character. Pullman’s best known for her role as Bob in Top Gun: Maverick. He was also recently appeared in Lessons in Chemistry. Production is expected to begin on the Thunderbolts later this year in Atlanta.
Thundebolts will hit theaters July 25th, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Steven Yeun left Thunderbolts because of scheduling conflicts from the strikes, creating a major casting vacancy for the character Sentry.
- Lewis Pullman is now Marvel's top choice to replace Yeun, bringing fresh excitement to the upcoming superhero ensemble film.
- Production for Thunderbolts is scheduled to begin later this year in Atlanta, leading up to its theatrical release on July 25th, 2025.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
