Production on Marvel’s upcoming “Thunderbolt” movie has been put on hold due to the ongoing writers’ strike, type confirmed.
Filming was originally slated to begin next month in Atlanta, with plans to resume production after the strike is resolved. As part of Marvel’s Phase 5, “Thunderbolt” will bring together “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Black Widow,” and the “New World” order of the upcoming “Captain America” series. “Paper Towns” director Jack Schreyer directed the film, with “Beef” creator Li Chengzhen The script was written based on an initial draft by “Black Widow” writer Eric Pearson. Marvel is known for frequently rewriting its films during production, which makes it especially difficult to do during a writers’ strike.
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“Thunderbolt” cast includes Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, David Harbor, Hannah John-Kamen and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, they’re all reprising their Marvel roles. Newcomers in undisclosed roles include “Bear” breakout Ayo Edebiri and “Minari” star Steven Yeun. The film is currently scheduled for release on July 26, 2024.
Marvel’s Blade, which will follow Phase 5’s Human Torch, will also recently delayed production Members of the Writers Guild of America are on strike after failing to reach a deal with the Union of Film and Television Producers. The strike began on May 2, shutting down numerous productions across the entertainment industry. The WGA is striking for better streaming surplus and minimum staffing rules for TV production, among other demands.
Deadline Hollywood first reported the news.
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