‘I Was So Grateful’: Florence Pugh Opens Up About ‘Bizarre But Pure’ Father-Daughter Bond With David Harbour

In a subtle hint about the upcoming film, Pugh suggested that her character’s depth and complex relationship with her father, Alexei, will be fully explored. She also mentioned that she and Harbour strived to create their characters in the initial movie, as they were eager to delve deeper into their roles when they return for a sequel, providing them an opportunity to portray their characters more intricately.

“Due to the vision of director Jake Schreier and the story we were given, we had the opportunity to portray a unique yet genuine and human father-daughter relationship, which was complex but incredibly rewarding, particularly working alongside an actor like David. This is something I’m deeply grateful for,” she expressed.

Florence Pugh and David Harbour on their Marvel comeback 

Florence Pugh and David Harbour have clearly shown their excitement about reprising their roles as Marvel characters by making open remarks recently. In the upcoming 2025 superhero movie, Pugh shared her appreciation for working with Harbour and feels it’s important to bring Yelena’s character to life.

Regarding Yelena and Alexei’s relationship, the Stranger Things actor playfully commented that it “initially and eventually doesn’t fare well.” However, he clarified, “We did catch a glimpse of it in Black Widow, but we delve deeper into their story, set a couple of years after those events.”

At Comic-Con Hall H, attendees were given a brief look at the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Thunderbolts. During this sneak peek, the filmmakers showed a short scene where Alexei was seen living alone in a cluttered apartment. To his surprise, Yelena appeared at his doorstep. In an attempt to convince Yelena that he’s been leading a content and prosperous life, Alexei hastily cleaned up his apartment. However, Yelena quickly recognized his deception, suggesting that their complex relationship is evolving in a hopeful direction.

As a diehard fan, I can hardly contain my excitement as I eagerly await the release of “Thunderbolts” on May 2, 2025! This highly anticipated film promises to unravel the fate of Yelena and Alexei, who join forces with an intriguing ensemble of anti-heroes for a top-secret mission. The thrill is real – I simply can’t wait to see how it all unfolds on the big screen!