“Thunderbolts*” is set to hit theaters in a few months, making roster changes impossible at this point. However, we believe there are clear picks for team members who missed their chance due to various reasons.
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Here are the top 6 Marvel characters from both heroes and villains who could join the “Thunderbolts” roster, yet haven’t appeared there so far.
6. Venom
Indeed, we know that Tom Hardy’s Venom doesn’t belong to the MCU, yet we’re also conscious that he left a tiny piece of himself in the after-credit sequence of “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” What exactly was the purpose of including that fragment if it wasn’t supposed to have any influence later on?
5. Tim Roth portraying The Abomination
Since the Marvel One-Shot “The Consultant” disclosed that the Abomination was in captivity with intentions to utilize him as a military asset, a concept akin to “Thunderbolts*” appeared to be an ideal match for his character.
This sentiment holds even truer now that his stint on “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” transformed him into a self-help icon. His persona aligns seamlessly with the eclectic group of characters gathered for “Thunderbolts*”.
4. Jon Bernthal portraying The Punisher
No, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher would have no interest in joining any band of superheroes, whereas the squad featured in “Thunderbolts” appears to be right up his alley. Additionally, in the comic books, the Thunderbolts were among the rare groups where Punisher felt at home.
3. Harrison Ford portraying Red Hulk
A potential reason The Abomination might not have appeared in “Thunderbolts” could be due to the filmmakers’ desire for a team composed primarily of less overpowering characters. Instead, they aimed to feature individuals who were more relatable as underdogs.
However, despite his strength, the Red Hulk could still be an asset to the team. In contrast to the Abomination, we have not observed Thaddeus Ross exerting any form of mental dominance over his Hulk alter ego. This might turn him into more of a risk than a support for the others, but also potentially far more entertaining.
2. Jeremy Renner portraying Hawkeye
It could be reasonably contended that including a “Thunderbolts*” film without Hawkeye is akin to featuring an “Avengers” movie devoid of Captain America. In comic lore, no singular character has headed an incarnation of the Thunderbolts for as extensive a period as Hawkeye did. Additionally, the bow-wielding superhero appears particularly suited for alignment with a roster of somewhat less powerful, morally ambiguous characters.
1. Daniel Brühl portraying Baron Helmut Zemo
If “Thunderbolts*” minus Hawkeye is akin to “Avengers” without Captain America, then a “Thunderbolts*” film sans Baron Zemo would be similar to producing the inaugural “Avengers” movie without Iron Man. In the comic books, Zemo isn’t just a key player in the initial lineup; he’s also the group’s creator.
It’s quite remarkable how his absence stands out, especially since “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” series appears to hold significant importance for “Thunderbolts*,” where he had a notable part. This series also brought characters like Val and John Walker into the MCU.
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