A shroud of mystery surrounds the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Thunderbolts, and even before its release, the film has become a topic of discussion among fans and critics.
Director Jake Schreier and actress Florence Pugh have recently hinted at some mysteries related to the film, which has further increased the curiosity of the fans.
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The mystery of the asterisk
The asterisk (*) added to the title of the film has sparked a lot of discussion among fans. Director Jake Schreier said about this asterisk in an interview with Empire Magazine, "It means something."
This comment comes just a month after the tagline "The Avengers Are Not Available" appeared in the Japanese poster of the film. This tagline made the audience wonder if this asterisk is to indicate the absence of the Avengers.
Executive producer Brian Chapek explained the reasoning behind the asterisk, saying, "We wanted to do something very different, and grab people's attention." Florence Pugh, meanwhile, deepened the mystery by saying, "I know for sure. But I won't tell you. I have all the power."
The Challenge of the Thunderbolts
The Thunderbolts are a team in the MCU that is different from traditional heroes. This team is not superpowered like the Avengers, but it is a team that moves forward with its own shortcomings and struggles. In the film's story, the titular team will have to deal with the challenge of The Void, a threat that the Avengers are not available to face.
Director Jake Schreier emphasized that the film's focus is not only on action and superhero battles, but it also focuses on the internal struggle of the characters and the relationships between them. He said, "We want the audience to connect with these characters and feel their story."
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Fan expectations
Fan expectations are quite high for this film, which is releasing on May 2. The way the film's teaser and poster have created an atmosphere of mystery and excitement, it is clear that Thunderbolts is going to play an important role in the new chapter of MCU.
From the mystery of the asterisk to the struggle of the team, Thunderbolts is a film that will not only attract fans of superhero films, but it will also be liked by those who are looking for deep stories and character development.
All the mysteries will be revealed with the release of the film, but till then fans have a lot to speculate and theorize. Does the asterisk indicate the absence of the Avengers? Or does it have some other deeper meaning? These questions will be answered soon, but until then Thunderbolts will remain an exciting puzzle for fans.