Lewis Pullman wanted to change Thunderbolts character name: “I just played a Bob”

As I stepped into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time in Thunderbolts, there was one thing I made sure to ask for before signing on – a challenge, a test, something that would push me to my limits and let me showcase what I’m capable of as an actor. It’s not just about playing a role; it’s about becoming part of this incredible universe and giving everything I’ve got to make the audience believe in my character.

In the latest joint film, Michael Sheen portrays Bob, a character initially perceived as ordinary, who unexpectedly finds himself ensnared in Valentina’s deadly trap designed for the Thunderbolts, drawing mixed reviews from critics.

After portraying Lt Robert ‘Bob’ Floyd in the blockbuster hit, Top Gun: Maverick, he wasn’t keen on taking on another role with a similar name.

During my initial encounter with Jake [Schreier], I expressed, “Is it possible to alter the character name? I recently portrayed a Bob,” to which he responded, “It’s based on the comics; unfortunately, we can’t make that change,” according to Pullman’s conversation with Digital Spy.

Initially, I felt, “Oh dear, here I go playing another Bob character,” but over time, I’ve developed a fondness for it.

Absolutely, Marvel enthusiasts are well aware that Bob isn’t an ordinary individual. In reality, he’s Robert Reynolds, also known as The Sentry, and fortunately for us, Pullman didn’t stray too much from conventional naming choices.

In response to Hannah John-Kamen’s inquiry about his suggestions for a change, he casually proposed, “How about we refer to him as Robert?” He hadn’t come up with anything particularly wild.

In a humorous manner, Pullman mentioned that his affection for the character of Bob has transformed into a potential future endeavor: “I genuinely enjoyed portraying Bob, and this whole scenario is essentially an extensive audition for me to star in live-action Bob the Builder. That’s why we’re all gathered here.

Well, there is that animated Bob the Builder movie coming from Jennifer Lopez, so you never know…

Just before the premiere of Thunderbolts this week, Digital Spy had a chat with David Harbour and he shared that not all scenes shown in the trailers will make it to the final cut of the film.

We have an abundance of playful moments captured on camera that create an enjoyable trailer rhythm, yet they don’t quite fit the narrative for the film. There’s plenty of high-quality material,” he stated.

Thunderbolts* is released in UK cinemas on 1 May and in US cinemas on 2 May.

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2025-04-30 12:49