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Steven Yeun is talking out about his departure from Marvel’s “Thunderbolts.”
Whereas celebrating the opening of the Louis Vuitton pop-up in West Hollywood on Wednesday night time, Yeun spoke to Selection‘s Marc Malkin about his “Thunderbolts” exit, citing final yr’s SAG-AFTRA strike as one purpose behind his determination to drop out of the upcoming antihero movie.
“I believe for me, time passing and issues shifting type of pulled me out of it,” Yeun defined. “However Jake [Schreier], I do know, goes to do an unbelievable job.”
“I wanna do a Marvel film,” he added.
Yeun’s involvement in “Thunderbolts” was first reported again in February, although Marvel by no means formally confirmed his casting. “Paper Cities” director Jake Schreier is helming the movie, with “Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin penning the script from a primary draft by “Black Widow” screenwriter Eric Pearson.
“Thunderbolts” paused manufacturing in Might because of the WGA strike, and has but to start filming following the tip of the twin Hollywood strikes.
“It took numerous drafts on e-mail to guarantee that I conveyed the sincerity of how sorry I used to be to must again out,” Yeun mentioned.
Requested what Marvel film he want to work on sooner or later, Yeun replied, “I believe it’s too early to say that. I most likely pissed off too many individuals leaving, so I’m simply gonna say, ‘Thanks for having me.’”
“I’ve some concepts,” Yeun teased. “However I heard should you put it on the market, you’ll by no means get it, so I’ll hold it near my chest.”
