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Marvel Studios' summer tentpole, "Thunderbolts*", recently held its global premiere in Europe. Early reactions from critics and media who attended the advance screenings have flooded social media, with the overwhelming majority being positive. Reviewers are praising the film's bold approach and enjoyable moments, with particular acclaim for Florence Pugh's deeply moving performance as Yelena Belova, the second Black Widow.
Critics shared their initial thoughts online:
First reactions to Marvel's "Thunderbolts*" are pouring in, with critics sharing their thoughts online:
First reactions to Marvel's highly anticipated "Thunderbolts*" are hitting social media, offering a glimpse into the film's reception:
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Helming the project is Jake Schreier, known for directing "Paper Towns." The screenplay has seen multiple drafts penned by a team including Joanna Calo, co-writer of "The Bear"; Lee Sung Jin, creator of "Beef"; and Eric Pearson, co-writer of "Black Widow."
The star-studded cast for "Thunderbolts*" features Sebastian Stan returning as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent (formerly Captain America). Also joining the team are Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, and Lewis Pullman as Robert Reynolds/Sentry. The film is slated for a May 2 release in North American theaters.