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Thunderbolts* is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming releases. The film will feature a new team of former villains and anti-heroes, alongside the introduction of one of Marvel’s most powerful superheroes—Sentry.
Lewis Pullman will portray Sentry, and the trailers have already teased hints of his invincibility. Additionally, it appears that Sentry will be portrayed as a manufactured superhero, and we can expect the former Avengers Tower to be transformed into his Watchtower.
Although we shouldn’t expect a direct 1:1 adaptation of Sentry—largely because of his overwhelming power—Lewis Pullman recently provided insights into the character’s moral alignment, suggesting that this aspect will be somewhat faithful to the comics.
In a recent interview with the GamesRadar+ team, Pullman was asked whether his character would be portrayed as a hero or a villain within the larger MCU, and his response was quite intriguing:
God, I would love to know. I genuinely, I don’t know. It’s one of the exciting parts about being invited into the whole universe is there’s a lot of unknowns, and you just kind of got to go with the flow and embrace the unknowns of it all. But I would enjoy going in either direction. I can say that.
Sentry is a relatively “young” character in the Marvel Universe. Before becoming a force of nature, Robert “Bob” Reynolds was a meth addict who broke into a professor’s laboratory and discovered the Golden Sentry Serum.
After consuming it, he gained incredible powers, likened to “a million exploding suns.” The Golden Sentry Serum is a potent version of the Super Soldier Serum, enhanced a hundred thousand times.
Initially, Sentry aimed to use his abilities for good, fighting alongside the Avengers and other heroes to protect humanity, which is why he adopted the name Sentry. His desire to help others is a crucial aspect of his character.
However, there’s always a catch. One of Sentry’s primary struggles is his connection to the Void, a dark and malevolent aspect of his psyche that embodies his fears, insecurities, and darker impulses.
The Void often manifests as a villainous force, leading to destruction and chaos, complicating Sentry’s identity.
Sentry literally has two personalities, making it difficult to determine whether he is an ally or an enemy. To complicate matters further, he is significantly stronger in his Void form.
Even before becoming Sentry, Reynolds struggled with various mental health issues, including agoraphobia, anxiety disorder, and schizophrenia. These challenges have persisted into his superhero life, with his mental state often seen as one of his weaknesses.
If the MCU manages to portray Sentry’s “split” personality effectively, we could be in for an incredible experience. Pullman’s recent comments suggest that this might be the case!
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