Sebastian Stan says upcoming Marvel movie Thunderbolts has similarities to The Breakfast Club
Sebastian Stan has drawn parallels between the upcoming Marvel movie Thunderbolts and the classic 1985 coming-of-age film The Breakfast Club. The 42-year-old actor, who won a Golden Globe for his performance in A Different Man, will return as James 'Bucky' Barnes, also known as The Winter Soldier, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest venture. Stan described the movie as centering on a group of "misfits," reminiscent of John Hughes' iconic comedy-drama.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Stan remarked, "This movie is unique and stands apart. There's no Marvel group you can really compare us to—it's its own thing. It's like The Breakfast Club, the best way to describe it: a bunch of misfits who hopefully don’t kill each other."
Stan's sentiments align with earlier comments by co-star Wyatt Russell, who plays John Walker, aka US Agent. Russell emphasized that the movie deviates from the traditional Marvel formula. At a New York event, he shared, "It's not your typical Marvel movie. It’s going to be fun, but it’s also something Marvel fans will recognize as different and bold."
While Thunderbolts' plot remains under wraps, it will showcase anti-heroes on a covert mission led by CIA operative Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The cast includes Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Lewis Pullman, and Hannah John-Kamen.
David Harbour, reprising his role as Alexei Shostakov (Red Guardian), expressed his enthusiasm for the project. In an interview with Collider, he shared, "I loved it. It might be the most enjoyable film experience I've ever had. The creative energy and camaraderie on set were unmatched."
Harbour also praised the chemistry among the cast, saying, "Wyatt, Sebastian, Florence, Hannah, Julia—everyone brought something special. We embraced each other’s flaws, and that made our interactions authentic and compelling. It felt like a real team of anti-heroes who don’t want to be a team."
The Stranger Things actor concluded by highlighting the unexpected and wacky nature of the movie, adding, "I think audiences will feel the strong connection we built as a team, even if the characters themselves resist being part of one."
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