If you have watched any of the trailers or TV spots for \”Thunderbolts,\” you might remember a scene where Florence Pugh portrays Yelana Belova leaping from a great height off an extremely tall building. According to a recent behind-the-scenes clip shared by Marvel, this daring move wasn’t performed by a stand-in; rather, it was truly Florence Pugh herself diving from what turns out to be the second-tallest structure globally.
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The footage depicts Florence Pugh along with a stunt crew getting ready and executing a scene where she drops from the edge of Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This skyscraper stands at an impressive height of 2,227 feet and ranks as the highest structure globally except for the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
To many of us, an experience such as this might typically induce fear and could even serve as a complete deterrent. However, for Florence Pugh, the leap was notably among her top anticipations for the film. She exclaims with enthusiasm, \”I adore being up high! The excitement started from the moment I laid eyes on the opening page of the screenplay.\”
Initially, it was such a perilous maneuver that there seemed to be absolutely no chance.
Disney
planned to permit it.
Disney
As Health and Safety mentioned, \’No,\’ the director states in the video. ‘This is quite understandable. There’s no such thing as a risk-free endeavor. Her belief in this was strong enough for her to take matters into her own hands and push forward with it, all due to her faith in our incredible team.’
As demonstrated in the video, the shot proceeds without any issues, ensuring all participants remain as safe as they possibly can be.
\”Thunderbolts*\” is
currently tracking
For a $70 million opening weekend, which falls at the lower end for Marvel blockbusters. This figure might shift as the release date approaches though. Given that the anti-heroes from \”Thunderbolts*\” aren’t the most recognizable characters within the MCU, the movie may require more time to gain momentum compared to something like an “Avengers” installment.
\”Thunderbolts*\” will premiere at cinemas starting May 2, 2025. This movie is helmed by director Jake Schreier and features an ensemble cast including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
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