Marvel's forthcoming film, Thunderbolts*, is set to bring a host of sidelined characters back into the limelight. Florence Pugh will be reprising her role to lead this unconventional group of antiheroes, alongside Marvel stalwarts like Sebastian Stan and some fresh faces. While the majority of the plot remains a secret, the synopsis reveals that a band of villains are enlisted for a government mission.
This could signal a daring new trajectory for the MCU, with the film teasing 'be careful who you assemble'. But who exactly are the characters in Thunderbolts*? And when did we last encounter them in the MCU? Here's all the information you need. Portrayed by: Florence Pugh.
Last appearance in the MCU: Hawkeye (Disney+ series). As the adoptive sibling of Natasha Romanoff and a fellow agent from the Red Room, Yelena made her debut in Black Widow where she reunited with Scarlett Johansson's character. Together, they toppled General Dreykov and Yelena assumed the duty of liberating other Black Widows from their mind control.
She was among the characters who disappeared during the Blip, and upon her return, she featured in the Hawkeye Disney+ series on a quest to eliminate Clint Barton, whom she held responsible for her sister's demise. Fans will discover her next move in Thunderbolts*, but the initial trailer hints at a life as a mercenary. Played by: David Harbour.
Last seen in the MCU: Black Widow. The Soviet Union's answer to Captain America, Red Guardian, was introduced in the .
