The MCU’s original choice for Yelena Belova addresses Black Widow casting rumors

Florence Pugh returns as Yelena Belova in thunderbolts*But the Marvel Cinematic Universe could have had a different actress in the fan-favorite role, and the star explained why she didn’t give life to the Black Widow Replacement. Pugh’s debut as Yelena in 2021 Black Widow was met with positive reception from critics and fans, making it difficult to picture anyone else in the role, but another Oscar-nominated actress was reportedly Marvel’s first choice for Yelena Belova. Now, the reason she passed the main role is revealed.

on the Happy sad confused podcast, Saoirse Ronan has addressed rumors that she has passed on playing the MCU’s Yelena Belova. The actress did not immediately confirm that she was offered the role before her Little women co-star Pugh, but Ronan is visibly surprised that the rumors are out there. According to the actress, although she thinks there is nothing wrong with Marvel and that MCU films are brilliant, Ronan cannot see himself in a Marvel production. The actress would like to be part of a franchise like James Bond instead. Check out the full quote below:

“How did you hear about that?… I can’t see myself doing Marvel. I don’t know, I’d rather do it [James] Bond. There is nothing wrong with it and I think they are brilliant films.”

Ronan and Marvel’s paths are unlikely to cross

Yelena Belova is a major role. The character debuted in 2021 Black WidowWill appear in Disney+’s Hawkeye In that same year. The MCU’s Black Widow replacement has huge potential, which could include multiple teams. The first of which will come in 2025, because Florence Pugh’s Elena is one of the main characters of Marvel Studios. thunderbolts*. Based on her connection to Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff, Yelena also has a good chance of joining the Avengers as the MCU’s new Black Widow.

If Ronan really passed a role like Yelena Belova, it is very difficult to picture the actress choosing to join the franchise. This is no small role, with Yelena being an overarching player in the MCU. Ronan’s comment about not seeing herself in a Marvel project suggests that the actress is highly unlikely to be part of a Marvel movie. spoke to The Mary Sue in 2013, Ronan was enthusiastic about possibly playing the Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age of UltronBut it seems she has since had a change of heart.

The MCU could use the actress

I’m sad to see that Saoirse Ronan joining the MCU seems like a pipe dream. The Oscar-nominated actress has the kind of skills that would make her the perfect choice for a wide variety of characters that the MCU could introduce during the multiverse saga and beyond. That being said, I’m glad she didn’t play Yelena Belova, because I believe Florence Pugh’s version of​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​a character Florence Pugh´s version of the character is on her way to becoming one of the best players in the MCU, eventually wearing the Black Widow Title. Hopefully, Ronan will change her mind and take on another MCU role.

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