Maverick Star to Replace Steven Yeun in Marvel's Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts' top candidate to replace Steven Yeun is Lewis Pullman. Thunderbolts, which pairs MCU villains and morally gray heroes, is one of the most anticipated Multiverse Saga installments.

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Yeun's January 2 departure hurt Thunderbolts, Marvel Studios' MCU-starring Suicide Squad.

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The Hollywood Reporter reports that Pullman is the leading candidate to play Thunderbolts' Sentry in the MCU, replacing Yeun. Daniel Richtman broke the casting report, which Marvel Studios has not confirmed.

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The Walking Dead actor left Thunderbolts after costume fitting for scheduling reasons. Marvel Studios and Yeun parted ways amicably, allowing him to play another character.

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Yeun is committed to other projects due to his growing career and last year's strikes, which delayed production.

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Marvel Studios reportedly replacing Thunderbolts with Pullman speaks volumes. Hollywood strikes delayed filming in 2023.

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Marvel wants to start principal photography on time now that Pullman is reportedly a frontrunner to replace Yeun, which is good for Thunderbolts.

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Pulman joining Thunderbolts or other candidates becoming frontrunners is unknown. Sentry's live-action debut will shake up the MCU because of his Marvel Comics importance.

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Marvel Studios should unveil their new Sentry when they film Thunderbolts this year.

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Maverick Star to Replace Steven Yeun in Marvel's Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts' top candidate to replace Steven Yeun is Lewis Pullman. Thunderbolts, which pairs MCU villains and morally gray heroes, is one of the most anticipated Multiverse Saga installments.

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Yeun's January 2 departure hurt Thunderbolts, Marvel Studios' MCU-starring Suicide Squad.

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The Hollywood Reporter reports that Pullman is the leading candidate to play Thunderbolts' Sentry in the MCU, replacing Yeun. Daniel Richtman broke the casting report, which Marvel Studios has not confirmed.

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The Walking Dead actor left Thunderbolts after costume fitting for scheduling reasons. Marvel Studios and Yeun parted ways amicably, allowing him to play another character.

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Yeun is committed to other projects due to his growing career and last year's strikes, which delayed production.

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Marvel Studios reportedly replacing Thunderbolts with Pullman speaks volumes. Hollywood strikes delayed filming in 2023.

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Marvel wants to start principal photography on time now that Pullman is reportedly a frontrunner to replace Yeun, which is good for Thunderbolts.

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Pulman joining Thunderbolts or other candidates becoming frontrunners is unknown. Sentry's live-action debut will shake up the MCU because of his Marvel Comics importance.

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Marvel Studios should unveil their new Sentry when they film Thunderbolts this year.

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