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OneDCUstar is also part of the upcomingMCUmovieThunderbolts*. Disney released a new update about the film, revealing at least two surprising castings.
Marvel Studios’Thunderbolts*is among the most awaited superhero films in 2025. The powerhouse cast includesFlorence Pugh(Yelena Belova/Black Widow), Harrison Ford (Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross/Red Hulk),Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier), David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian), Lewis Pullman (Bob) and Wyatt Russell (John Walker/US Agent) to name a few. However, aside from the aforementioned, an actor who is part of James Gunn’sSupermanis reportedly also part of the cast ensemble.
Wendell Pierce is one of the two names included in Disney’s official project profile forThunderbolts*,perComicBookMovie.The actor’s addition to the casting was a surprise because he is also part of the DCU. Gunn cast him as The Daily Planet’s editor-in-chief, Perry White, in the upcomingSupermanstarring David Corensweet. This means that Pierce will be making his MCU and DCU debut next year because he will also appear inThunderbolts*. There’s no detail about his character in the Marvel movie yet. However, considering his versatility and talent, Pierce is expected to have a longer screen time in the upcoming film. The other actor added to the casting was Chris Bauer, known for his performances inBrooklyn Nine-Nine,For All Mankind, andHeels.Just like Pierce’s case, there’s no clear detail about his role inThunderbolts*.
Marvel fans have various speculations about Pierce’s character inThunderbolts*. Some assume he will be voicingThe Voidbecause he sounds very cool. Some believe that he will have a live-action role. A few suggest he has some connection with Val; one said it might not be that significant, and Pierce is just someone she bumps into in one event. However, another said he could play a government worker like Val.
At this point, it’s unclear what Pierce’s role will be inThunderbolts*due to the lack of information, so fans are left to speculate. He may portray a military or government figure overseeing theThunderboltsteam in the film. Pierce’s role could be similar to that of Thunderbolt Ross or Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, and he may play a significant role in how this group of anti-heroes will operate. He could also play a formerS.H.I.E.L.D. agentor HYDRA operative who has knowledge of its secrets that might bring friction with theThunderbolts. Pierce could also portray a superhuman or enhanced character to fight against theThunderbolts. The possibilities are endless.
Whether he sides withThunderboltsor plays as the villain, Pierce will no doubt pull off the role because of his versatility. In fact, it is exciting to see him in a villainous role manipulatingThunderboltsfor his personal interest. He could be a threat to them or someone larger playing a significant role behind the scenes. This theory could work because it’s a good fit for a movie with an anti-heroic theme.
