Filming onThunderboltsis finally about to begin! After so many delays, which includes the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strikes,Thunderboltsis about to start shooting. ActressFlorence Pughrevealed the news while doing press with Zendaya forDune: Part Two. Pugh said in an exclusive interview withEntertainment Tonight:
“It kind of feels like it still might not happen because of the amount of times that it’s been paused, which is just a natural feeling. But I’m going straight after this. I’m going to go to Atlanta and start doing some prep, and then I’m off — I’m shooting. So, I’ll be there —”
Zendaya interrupted and warmly said with a smile on her face:
Don’t leave us.
Pugh said, as Zendaya continued smiling:
“Yeah, I’ll be there for a large portion of time, and it’s wonderful. You know, when we shot Black Widow, we thought we were going to shoot the next movie relatively sooner than we did. And it’s just been this thing that’s been looming at some point in the future. And now, it’s actually happening, so it feels a little real. But it’s coming back. Yelena is coming back.”
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Beyond Thunderbolts, Beyond Dune
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will undoubtedly be happy when Florence Pugh makes her return as Yelena Belova in the upcomingThunderboltsmovie. However, the Oscar-nominated star (Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal inGreta Gerwig’sLittle Women) seemed flattered when Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner compared Pugh and herDune: Part Twocast to that of the 1980s Brat Pack. Pugh said in the same interview:
“I mean, it’s a wonderful thing to hear. We all admire each other’s work. And we all know that every person in this movie, whether it’s our age or older, is like… they are crème de la crème. Like, it’s truly an amazing experience being around that much talent. And then, of course, with your peers, like I’ve loved her [Zendaya] work for such a long time.”
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Zendaya, who did the ET sit-down with Pugh, was also moved by Turner’s comparison. Zendaya said:
I’m honored that you feel that way about our work, too.
Thunderboltsis scheduled to open exclusively in cinemas on August 13, 2025, which is a mere two weeks afterJames Gunn’s highly anticipatedSuperman: Legacybegins its own theatrical run. And fans can check out Pugh and Zendaya’s interview with ET in its entirety below:
