Thunderbolts: Sebastian Stan Drops a SECRET About Anthony Mackie (Exclusive)

Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Wyatt Russell appeared at D23 Expo 2022 as Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ confirmed its lineup. ‘Extra’s Katie Krause spoke to them about their ‘ragtag’ team and if they’re heroes or villains - and Sebastian dropped a funny secret about Anthony Mackie!

[@AlMoSiCe210]

I think Sebastian has said more here than he has in previous media interviews. Maybe it feels like that because he's the among [if not, THE MOST] veteran cast member in the bunch. I also noticed the twinge of disappointment in his voice when he said, "Even I thought his character ended in a good place, but I don't know..." Same, Seb... same.

[@murilo_hm]

but that's the funny about thunderbolts, is a team with grey compass, they are anti-heroes. bucky was never a full hero or avenger, he starts to understand himself only now in FATWS and still he's in debt to the government, doing therapy, etc. for me it's much more interesting him being in thunderbolts as character development, working with the other totally different characters, than him being captain america's supporting character again in cap 4. I LOVE sebastian and anthony together, but this will be good for both characters, and also bucky was *the leader* in the comics from the recent thunderbolts team (2016)

[@AlMoSiCe210]

@@murilo_hm valid points. I also like to think of him as kind of the Rick Flagg of the group. Granted, he's much more than that being that aside from his decades of combat experience to being the right hand man for 2 proper Captain Americas, Bucky MAY be on paper the best man to lead this group of individuals on the battlefield. I know deep down some are thinking this team should be led by another individual-ZEEEEEE-MOHHHHH!!! (And part of me is right there with you) ...but putting comic book nods aside, I'd rather take Bucky's expansively impressive pedigree over Zemo's. Not saying he's a slouch at all but BUCKY is the better person to lead the team.

[@mcnoneya]

He looked and sounded like he did NOT want to be there. Maybe just tired. Those events go long and he’s not that young. Still incredibly hot, but not young. You can look good and still feel your age.

[@mcnoneya]

@@murilo_hm I think out of all of them he’s probably more hero like than the rest BUT has alot of resentment towards the govn. 1st he was experimented on than was made out to be public enemy #1, then is basically put on a leash and put into forced therapy etc and forced to work for them until they deem he’s made up his debt which lets be honest the American government in comics and in real life has ALWAYS been corrupt in various places. People are broken we are not perfect and therefore it’s inevitable that there are gonna be some pretty messed up people working in the government. Okay rant over

[@CM-pf1xc]

Omgosh yes!! Like if it’s an anti hero group that doesn’t make sense that he’d be a thunderbolt NOW!! Well I guess the healing journey is difficult and you take drops down, I guess they can work that into the movie for his char :-p just hope they don’t do it in bullshit way like they did for Wanda! Also makes sense why they didn’t change his name to white wolf at end of series!

[@samuel-myshells8959]

I think the correct term for the Thunderbolts is Anti-Hero. They are not fully bad nor fully good. They all live in the gray spectrum. But they won’t let things go into chaos.

[@gavinthegoliath]

Marvel will try to distance them as far away from suicide squad as possible

[@nihal114]

They are good but just don't Match the general moral standard of society.

[@darcym4964]

Sebastian and Anthony's friendship is amazing

[@deborahjones7409]

Finally it's time for Sebastian Stan to lead a team of super villains in thunderbolts

[@CaptainPikeachu]

Except they’re not supervillains

[@deborahjones7409]

@@CaptainPikeachu so if they ain't supervillains what's the actual term then anti-heroes nerd 🤔😂

[@Vyond-v4g]

Technically I heard it was gonna be Flo’s character Instead even though in the comics they him as the leader as well as Hawkeye I’m hoping he’d be in it as well.

[@CaptainPikeachu]

@@deborahjones7409 yes some of them are anti-heroes, most of them are reformed or redeemed, villainy is not what drives this team or even Bucky.

[@ArsxnIV]

Sebastian isn't leading it, Yelena is

[@crystalblunt192]

I'm just picturing Anthony just popping up and productivity just dropping cause he keeps distracting Seb 🤣🤣 not to mention everyone else that's gonna 100% get distracted by him as well

[@tiptop1239]

Like Seb said, Bucky did leave on a good note in tfatws when he was enjoying himself at the cookout 😊 so Im just trying to figure out how does he fit inside this team. How does he get there in the first place? It saddens me that Sam and Bucky wont be together in Cap 4 but please that would be awesome if Mackie could at least come on set to be with Seb even though he's not in the movie. 😄

[@wkadalie]

I think Bucky is the guard dog. He is the only person on the team with a moral compass. He might just be there to watch everyone. Maybe on behalf of General Ross. Since the team is named after Thunderbolt Ross.

[@kvin9210]

He's probably undercover working for Sam Wilson.

[@AlMoSiCe210]

@@wkadalie like the Rick Flagg of the team...? It makes sense but... I don't know... 😐

[@39Bosski]

@@wkadalie Yeah, I kind of think he's supposed to be the guard dog somewhat, to make sure they don't go to far from center. But, he was the Winter Soldier, so they know he'll get the job done.

[@thinagarrett]

@@wkadalie I don’t think Bucky would be there on behalf of Ross, but Yelena has a moral compass too (for the most part).

[@Dreamwalkerz]

I can't believe Captain America: The First Avenger movie came out ten years ago. And Sebastian Stan is forty years old now 😳 Time flies man..,

[@ninaroxx7]

Disappointed a lil bit cuz I wanted to see Captain America & The Winter Soldier Season 2 ☹️☹️☹️

[@Sbudre]

WHile I like the idea for Thunderbolts, I was hoping that the winter soldier really was to become the White Wolf. That his story would take him back to Wakanda and develop from there. I was also hoping that he would have happened in Wakanda Forever. I think I hope too much.

[@murilo_hm]

no, that doesn't makes sense, *bucky will ALWAYS be the winter soldier,* just because was his codename when he was an assasin it doesn't mean that he can't reframe that name like he did in the comics, he's always the winter soldier no matter what team he's on just like natasha will always be the black widow, even after being a russian assassin she managed to be a hero with the avengers. and also, white wolf is another character in the comics the nickname was only a reference to t'challa's brother

[@Sbudre]

@@murilo_hm Yeah I know all that. I'm saying it would have been nice. It's nice to wonder.

[@joebond545]

This team will be very interesting as each member has a relationship with at least one other member on the team so lots of chemistry, also will be interesting to see how ghost fits in with them all. Also expecting abomination and Zemo to make appearances

[@jefry8393]

Waddafuq why ppl aren't bringing up the given name character thunderbolt ross REDHULK ?!

[@clipsprime99]

ANXIOUS TO SEE BUCKY'S CHEMISTRY WITH YELENA, THEY HAVE SUCH A SIMILAR PAST !!!. 🤩😍😍

[@joebond545]

@@clipsprime99 probably romantic between them 2 during the film

[@murilo_hm]

@@joebond545 please no, bucky is in love with natasha in the comics, but the mcu failed with this couple so I really hope they don't do this with him and yelena. they can be partners on the team like nat was with steve and clint

[@xanderm6090]

@@joebond545 She's ace.

[@bhanujha4092]

John Walker so excited

[@clipsprime99]

eh, They're Both Just Laughing, Super Excited!!, Literally!! REALLY!!! 😂😂

[@sodeiku]

CUT THE CHECK!

[@winterwitch77]

Is it me or does Sebastian Stain look different besides losing his Beefy Winter Solider look? Either way he's still adorable 😍

[@Michael.Miles1]

He's aging. It's been about 12 years since that first Captain America movie believe it or not. Time flies.

[@winterwitch77]

@@Michael.Miles1 very true! Wow it's been that long.. lol.. he still looks awesome. I'm glad he's back!!! 🙂😘

[@Michael.Miles1]

@@winterwitch77 Yeah dude is aging like a fine wine. He'll be just fine. 🤣🤣

[@winterwitch77]

@@Michael.Miles1 indeed! He is totally aging well... he has double duty this weekend, he has Disney Expo stuff and tomorrow night the Emmys. Hope he wins his category he played Tommy Lee very well! .. lol...

[@LordShrub]

I think his hair is dyed black.

[@MissSailorMars2010]

Kinda sad bucky isnt in cap 4 🙁

[@39Bosski]

Maybe in a post credit, just checking in with Sam and talking about his own new team?

[@MissAvenger2.0]

We don’t know that yet 😂

[@vontaemusic]

Who said he wasn’t?

[@MissSailorMars2010]

@@springsbliss4094 same

[@ishraqtalukder4518]

Can’t wait for almost a great combination of expendables and suicide squad for the thunderbolts.

[@kvin9210]

Hopefully it takes the best of both of those franchises.

[@vokasimid5330]

Looks more Lex Luthor and Deathstroke in Flashpoint

[@25beee]

Sebastian was flexing his years of experiences with MARVEL, still didn't disclose anything but he tease as much. You can tell that Julia and Wyatt were a little bit flabbergasted and didn't know what to tell, then Sebastian came in (I rarely see him talk in MARVEL's junk press).

[@Daufzy]

I wish bullseye from the daredevil series was on that squad

[@AndreaAth]

Please let Sebastian and Wyatt do the press tour together. That'll be possibly the best thing about this movie 😂🙊🙈

[@CM-pf1xc]

Awww seb tried to tease mackie!!! 😂😂😂

[@roshieifra]

I never knew Wyatt Russell was that tall.

[@kylaszemplinski3776]

Julia looks like one proud mama with her two very handsome sons!

[@georgedaginger3928]

"I could see the red dot on your forehead." 💀

[@blackspiderman4766]

I gotta feeling it's gonna be awesome

[@AndrewUchiha4747]

I don’t believe it! Bucky is on this team?! Why?! HOW?! I have so many questions. Ghost too

[@reveriemephisto1995]

I thought for a split second that the title read "Thundercats".

[@amandaobrien339]

Chris Evans as Lion-o, Sebastian Stan as Tygra, Anthony Mackie as Panthro.......

[@39Bosski]

@@amandaobrien339 I would watch the H*LL out of that!!

[@citylily]

@@amandaobrien339 What about Cheetara? And hahah Snarf?

[@domimburgia935]

Oh my god I looooooove Julia ❤️❤️❤️

[@c.h.5510]

They were bad guys, that had a change of heart ♥

[@bond8870]

I always thought seb was 6”, and Wyatt 6”2, but clearly seb is much shorter!!

[@jacobharris954]

Great camera man:)

[@Natta44]

I think something will happen with Bucky, like the authorities turn on him or recind his immunity. Or he has to work in this undercover team to pay his dues. Who knows!

[@Mcu_girl]

Sebastian just making Anthony watch his acting

[@noone-zy9gt]

1:45

[@kylaszemplinski3776]

Why can't Sebastian be my husband?

[@k.ennethlim]

I bet this movie is going to be a comedy. Red Guardian will be the comic relief

[@ezzekieldirks8542]

How is bucky in thunderbolts if they didn't hint him being on a team? Like i thought that he was gonna team up with sam. It was literally hinted at in Fatws

[@NotMyAccount]

They might have a show down the line back together like a season 2

[@CaptainPikeachu]

We have multiple shows and movies in between now and this Thunderbolts film, we will likely get an answer. Not everything needs to be answered now, this film is still 2 years away

[@wkadalie]

Didn't Ghost lose her powers?

[@SirSwavey]

Antmans team helped her control her powers

[@clipsprime99]

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A COMPETITION OF STRENGTH AND SPEED OF THE SUPER SOLDIERS!!!!,Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Can Do As A Type Of Training. 💪🏻💪🏻 THEREE WE WOULD SEE WHO IS THE STRONGEST AND WHO IS THE FASTEST.

[@yoinkiepoo]

since when is Sebastian Stan 40

[@kylaszemplinski3776]

What if there is also a bit of a love story between Bucky and Yelena? I think Bucky deserves to finally settle down and be with someone he falls in love with.

[@AndreaAth]

No. She's ace and he is in love already.

[@meme101RE]

I hope there isn’t, that would be so random

[@abandonmarkspeare5213]

I wonder who they're gonna fight?

[@harb07]

I think Bucky will screw them up! 😆

[@Lovemetender757]

He’s the most level headed one there. Honestly if it wasn’t for his PTSD he would’ve been getting the shield instead of sam.

[@jefry8393]

Waddafuq why ppl aren't bringing up the given name character thunderbolt ross REDHULK ?!

[@arisenkaliaxis]

💪💪💪💪

[@ThDrkKnyt]

This time Bucky is the Captain!

[@talondiwisch5206]

I don’t like this interview person. She basically just asks questions they aren’t allowed to answer.

[@emmaking8596]

ok but why is john walker on this team w bucky and yelena and the taskmaster, all of whom arent bad ppl but were forced into doing bad things, everything john walker did was through his own consciousness, like it makes no senese

[@CaptainPikeachu]

Why is John Walker on this team? Because Walker also isn’t a bad person. You seemed to have forgotten that he HELPED Sam and Bucky in the finale of their show, he also saved hostages. He’s not some evil villain. He’s just a guy who was trying his best and put in a position where he didn’t handle the pressure well. But he’s not evil. Like every character on this team, he has his own trauma. He didn’t do anything that plenty of heroes didn’t also do, lest you forgot that Clint Barton responded to losing his loved ones by going on a 5 year murder spree that everyone seemed to have forgiven him for. His body count is higher than anything Walker ever did. And hell, Yelena literally killed a bunch of innocent guards and buried all the prisoners under an avalanche when breaking her father out of prison, and she wasn’t forced to do it, she did out of her own free will for her own purposes, she was happily working for Val and had no trouble going to kill Clint because she blamed him for Nat’s death, so let’s not pretend she’s somehow just always forced and not responsible for her own actions. Also, there’s other characters on the team who weren’t forced, like Alexei who was very enthusiastic about all the bad things he did. I don’t see you calling out that it makes no sense that Alexei is there. This team isn’t just for people who were at some point forced to do things. It can be for anyone. And all of these characters have their trauma and are broken soldiers serving systems that screwed them over one way or another. Mind control or indoctrination, they were all used and harmed.

[@terrillgoodwinejr537]

Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Wyatt Russell appeared at D23 Expo 2022 as Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ confirmed its lineup. ‘Extra’s Katie Krause spoke to them about their ‘ragtag’ team and if they’re heroes or villains - and Sebastian dropped a funny secret about Anthony Mackie!

[@NieceCamilaYTManager]

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[@evascott9469]

Sebastian can finally get out of Anthony's shadow. Anthony took over to much when things were directed at Sebastian!!!

[@meme101RE]

It seems like he likes when Anthony does that, considering he mentioned him unprompted

[@EC-mf7xl]

Pffft

[@RicklessSanchez]

Thunderbolt is the worst team. Look up.