Jake Schreier, the director of Thunderbolts*, recently discussed how Sebastian Stan's character, Bucky Barnes, fits into the plot of the movie.  Interestingly, the character has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic world since Captain America: The First Avenger, which came out in 2011.  Prior to being brainwashed by Hydra and becoming the Winter Soldier, Bucky was Steve Rogers' best friend and Captain America.  He has been a hero, a villain, and an antihero over his tenure in the franchise, going through an emotional process to rediscover who he is. 

In Thunderbolts*, Bucky will make his next appearance with other MCU antiheroes like Ghost, red Guardian, Yelena Belova, and US Agent.  "For all of them, we tried to start fresh." Schreier explained how each character will carry on with their individual arcs throughout the movie.  The director wanted to make a story that didn't require homework to watch because of the sheer number of movies in the MCU, so he chose to "use what they've been through as backstory."  "What's a new challenge, what's a new arc that we can watch that character go through?" Schreier questioned himself, highlighting Bucky. 

You said that you wanted to give every Thunderbolts* character a clean slate, including somebody like Bucky Barnes. What was the challenge of introducing him in a way that both felt fresh and true to his story?

First of all, it is truly an honor to have Sebastian Stan in your film.  Additionally, he has experienced many of the same things as they have, and he has finished many of the storylines that they haven't finished yet.  "What is a new arc that we can take Bucky on?" was the actual challenge there. 

This notion of observing him attempt to fit in and embrace a new route while questioning whether there is another way to benefit the planet.  Having done all of this and appeared in so many of these films, it also has a sort of meta perspective.  And then discovering that it's not as instantaneous as you would like it to be, which I believe is what everyone would find frustrating. 

Even though it appears so strange, this gang of outcasts might end up being the perfect fit for him because he has a wealth of knowledge to share with them because he has experienced things that they haven't yet thought about.
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G GOWTHAM

28/04/2025 11:18 AM