Fans have been waiting ages for Marvel Studios to finally put a Thunderbolts movie into production. Now, excitingly enough, it’s finally happening. The news has been let out that Marvel Studios is finally developing a Thunderbolts movie – and they have Jake Schreier attached to direct.
This information comes via Deadline. Aside from the film’s director, the movie also has a screenwriter attached to pen the screenplay. As such, it’s clear that the film is finally picking up steam and that’s great news for fans who’ve been waiting for the film to get underway.
As they revealed:
“Marvel Studios’ top-secret Thunderboltsmovie looks to have gained momentum as Deadline has learned that Jake Schreier is set as director of the new Marvel tentpole. Black Widow scribe Eric Pearson is penning the script with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige producing.”
Unfortunately, plot details are vague. But what we do know is that it will operate similarly to DC’s Suicide Squad films, in which villains are the protagonists.
“Not much is known about the plot of film other than it revolved around a group of supervillains (or at least characters who have played bad guys at one point in MCU) who go on missions for the government. Another element that remains vague is which character will be part of this team since the film it technically still is in development, though sources say Marvel has been in touch with certain individuals who already are part of the MCU to make sure to keep an opening in their schedules for next summer when it shoots.”
A group of names suggested for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film include “Baron Zemo, Yelena Belova, Ghost, Taskmaster, The Abomination, US Agent and the Winter Soldier.” But none of these are confirmed. Similarly, it’s unconfirmed whether or not General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross could play a part in the film or not.
This is a surprising development and one worth keeping an eye on. MCU fans can stay tuned to ScreenGeek for more updates on this Thunderbolts movie as we have them.