I’m not saying that Pugh doesn’t deserve it, of course.

For that matter, my excitement forthe next MCU movieis rooted in thetalents of theThunderbolts*cast.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

The titular villain and controlled by HYDRA.

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Ant-Man

Appears in the post-credits teaser forCaptain America: Civil War.

Black Panther

Appears in the post-credits scene after being cured by the Wakandans.

Avengers: Infinity War

One of many Avengers fighting Thanos.

Custom image of Yelena Belova looking anxious and Bucky Barnes looking serious in Thunderbolts* on a blue, spark-filled background

Custom image by Milica Djordjevic

Captain America: Brave New World

Appears in a cameo to help Sam Wilson accept his new role.

Despite Bucky Barnes boasting a larger CV, Sam Wilson stepped into the spotlight after Steve Rogers' departure.

At the forefront of these positive reviews aretwo names in particular: Florence Pugh and Lewis Pullman.

Five Thunderbolts members in Thunderbolts* trailer

@JacobFisherDFmentions the cast-wide chemistry within the movie, butspecifically shouts out Pugh and Pullman’s performances.

@BeanzGotGamez also mentions the post-credits scenes ofThunderbolts*, of which there are reportedly two.

@EmilyVMurrayalso praises Pugh, asserting that she “walks away with it.”

Headshot Of Florence Pugh In The Premiere Of Dune:Part 2

Therein lies my concern.

Sadly, I worry about what this means for Bucky.

Cast

Upcoming MCU Movies

Sources: Multiple sources listed above viaX.

Headshot Of Sebastian Stan In The A Different Man at the 74th Berlin Film Festival.

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Movies

Thunderbolts

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