Walking Dead's Steven Yeun lands explosive role in Marvel's lineup — Secret's out
Nov 17, 2023 12:58 PMSteven Yeun, best known for his role in "The Walking Dead," is set to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the superhero the Sentry. The news was accidentally revealed by Robert Kirkman, the creator of The Walking Dead, during an interview. The Sentry is a complex character with immense power, known as 'the power of a million suns,' who has allied with major Marvel heroes like the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and the Hulk in the past.
The character of Robert Reynolds turns into the Sentry and has a complicated history of having erased himself from everyone's memory, including his own, to keep his destructive alter-ego, the Void, at bay. It is uncertain how much of this backstory will be included in Yeun's MCU portrayal or how closely the movie adaptation will follow the comics.
Kirkman also mentioned that Yeun had a costume fitting for the Sentry, hinting at a costume that will incorporate the character's classic yellow and blue colors, which coincidentally match the colors of another superhero Yeun has portrayed, Invincible. Fans are eagerly awaiting Yeun's debut in the upcoming Marvel film "Thunderbolts," scheduled for release on July 25, 2025. Directed by Jake Schreier, the movie is expected to bring something different to the MCU and might challenge audience expectations.
With this addition to the MCU, Marvel continues to expand its diverse roster of characters and storylines, possibly hinting at the future direction of the cinematic universe. Fans of the comics and the MCU alike are excited to see how the Sentry's intricate story will be adapted on the big screen. "Thunderbolts" remains one of the most anticipated Marvel films, potentially reshaping the future of the MCU.
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N3rdo commented on: 2023-11-17 14:18:06
Steven Yeun stepping into the Marvel boots of the Sentry is pretty awesome; his knack for layered characters like in Invincible bodes well for tackling the complex duality of Robert Reynolds and the Void. Marvel's bold move to bring such a powerful yet tormented hero into the fray with Thunderbolts feels like we're gearing up for some serious shake-ups in the MCU's dynamics.
Sephiroth commented on: 2023-11-17 14:08:05
Steven Yeun's addition as the Sentry is a bold move for Marvel, promising to dive into the rich, psychological narrative that fans of the character love. It'll be intriguing to see how they balance the Sentry's complex backstory with the broader MCU, especially in a movie like Thunderbolts that might bring a darker tone to the franchise.
Mr. Bison commented on: 2023-11-17 13:58:07
Super stoked to see Steven Yeun suit up as the Sentry for the MCU—his knack for layered characters like Invincible bodes well for handling the complexities of Robert Reynolds. It'll be intriguing to see if Marvel fully embraces Sentry's dark side with the Void, adding a different shade to their cinematic palette in Thunderbolts.
