Summary

In 2025,Thunderboltsplans to return Hannah John - Kamen ’s Ghost to theMarvel Cinematic Universe . While word claimed in 2023 that theReady Player Onestar was no longer attached to the task , John - Kamen has since confirmed that she is still involve . Rumored to confront the threat of the Sentry , Thunderboltswill provide a team originand promises to be an exciting event in the MCU . However , due to the large cast , there is worry that Ghost , already a victim of being sidelined as the adversary inAnt - Man and the Wasp , will again not have sufficient time to shine inThunderbolts * .

Appearing besideMarvel ’s incredibleThunderbolts*castof celebrated and iconic performers that boast Florence Pugh , Sebastian Stan , Wyatt Russell , and Julia Louis - Dreyfuss , it is fairish to be bear on about elbow room for any other actor to shine . Still , Hannah John - Kamen has turn out herself an excellent performing artist with much to offer following her boost to hump on the Canadian scientific discipline - fabrication seriesKilljoys . With a set of magnate that are especially effective onscreen , seeing how Ghost is utilized in the forthcoming squad - up feature will be interesting .

Ghost Has Way More Potential Than Ant-Man & The Wasp Ever Let Show

Much Of The Original Character Is Yet To Be Explored

There ismuch to pay off in Ghost ’s next appearance , and there is reason for interview to be concerned . WhileAnt - Man and the Waspgave a backstory to Ghost , the theatrical role in the comical books is more mysterious . premise in Iron Man funnies in 1987,the terrifying apparition of Ghost has never let out his identity , though notably , the character has traditionally been portray as male person . With the ability to phase in and out of space or turn himself and the objects he touches intangible , Ghost has in the first place functioned as an Iron Man baddie , come along in comic and enliven series since 1987 .

Ghost Is A Perfect Antihero For The MCU

Complex Experiences Can Create Unique Moral Codes

Played by such an effective performer , Ghost could be an excellent recurring force in the MCU . Ethically , the case is sic up to be an excellent penis of the Thunderbolts team , as while new , Ava Starr was mostly exploited for her mogul by S.H.I.E.L.D. This usance run out her of quantum power , and it was only through the assistance of Goliath , played by Laurence Fishburne , that she could rejuvenate some of her health . For this iteration of Ghost , assist the heroes has been detrimental to her wellness , and law-breaking has been the only way for her to survive .

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has adapt a number of Marvel Comics villains , but what became of each of them in their MCU appearances ?

The MCU has explore themes about trusting authority and the insane asylum that power it . This was effectively done inCaptain America : The Winter Soldier , where HYDRA took over S.H.I.E.L.D. from the shadows . Captain America : Civil Warfollowed this pattern by introducing divides between paladin based on ideological connections to those mental hospital . explore gray field in ethical motive and the connectedness of champion and villains to themhas been predominate to the winner of Marvel story . Seeing these concerns address by an antihero like Ghost could be good for succeeding Marvel tale in this venous blood vessel .

First Thunderbolts team in the MCU’s Phase 5

MCU’s Team Track Record Means Ghost May End Up Just Being A Wasted Character All Over Again

It Will Be Difficult For Any Performer To Stand Out InThunderbolts*

There are too many expectant stars inThunderbolts * , which will in all likelihood mean that at least some will wind up up underserved by the film . study the MCU ’s track record book with ensembles , there will always be a focus on some characters , and others will always be pass on behind . Just as Scarlet Witch was underserved by the MCU for so retentive beforeWandaVision , or how Black Widow was a background , supporting player relegated to an unsettling Romance language inAge of Ultron , there appears a pattern of strong distaff characters being underutilized in the MCU .

Confirmed Thunderbolts Cast appendage

character reference

Ultron and Hela in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Sebastian Stan

James " Bucky " Barnes , A.K.A. The Winter Soldier

Florence Pugh

Gorr at the Altar of Eternity in Thor Love and Thunder

Yelena Belova , A.K.A. Black Widow

Wyatt Russell

John Walker , A.K.A. US Agent

A close-up of Ant-man in the quantum realm in Ant-Man and the Wasp

David Harbour

Alexei Shostakov , A.K.A. Red Guardian

Hannah John - Kamen

Janet Van Dyne curing Ghost in Ant-Man and the Wasp

Ava Starr , A.K.A. Ghost

Olga Kurylenko

Antonia Dreykov , A.K.A. Taskmaster

Ava Starr’s Ghost in full costume in the MCU’s Ant-Man and the Wasp

Julia Louis - Dreyfus

Contessa Valentina Allegra De Fontaine

Harrison Ford

Thunderbolts (2025) Official Poster

President Thaddeus Ross

Geraldine Viswanathan

Unconfirmed

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

Lewis Pullman

Unconfirmed ( Sentry Speculated )

While the rumors of John - Kamen not being a part of the film were dismissed , the fact that these rumors disseminate speaks to Ghost ’s likely spot in the undertaking . Unless these account were an straight-out prevarication , conversation about removing the character from the film in all probability occurred . Consequentially , Ghost ’s role in the film may be small . This would not be reassure after the character was left developing in her premature appearance , but it would follow the formula set by the MCU . Fortunately , if this were to occur , that pattern would bear a redeeming solo photographic film or serial publication for Ghost many yr later .

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

The Thunderbolts have been a Marvel Comics team since 1997 . They were named for Thaddeus " Thunderbolt " Ross , playact in the MCU by the previous William Hurt . Harrison Ford will replace Hurt in the purpose beginning inCaptain America : Brave New World .

There is rationality to believe that Hannah John - Kamen ’s Ghost will be underutilized in the upcomingThunderbolts * , but there is some ground to be optimistic . The MCU franchise has go out of its room in the yesteryear to correct or revitalize perceived mistake or disappointments , such as in revisit scenes fromThor : The Dark WorldinAvengers : Endgame . The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a growing , evolving , self - mindful franchise that only hold on by tell apart great stories build to satisfy audience . Despite valid business organisation about Ghost inThunderbolts * , it is still deserving have some faith that Marvel will not let their audience down .

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