Daniel Brühl Was Asked If He Would Appear in ‘Thunderbolts*’ & He Gave a Cryptic Response

As a long-time Marvel fan and someone who has followed Daniel Brühl‘s career since his days as Helmut Zemo in Captain America: Civil War, I must say that I am intrigued by his recent cryptic comments about a potential return to the MCU.


In the film “Captain America: Civil War,” Daniel Brühl portrayed the character of Baron Helmut Zemo, a villain who, as you might recall, was generally disliked by audiences. While Brühl’s performance was captivating, his character’s evil demeanor didn’t leave much room for viewers to connect with him. However, everything changed when “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” came along.

It’s fascinating to note that Daniel Brühl reappeared in the series, and his character underwent a notable transformation. He retained the sinister qualities that initially defined him as villainous, but these traits were subtly altered. What’s more, he stole every scene with his captivating performance, leaving fans enamored. In fact, his portrayal has become so iconic that it spawned numerous memes, making him a beloved figure among the audience.

Currently, Daniel Brühl hasn’t been confirmed for the upcoming “Thunderbolts” movie. However, during an interview promoting his new series, “The Franchise,” sometimes referred to as a “fake Marvel” due to its satirical take on the MCU creative process, he was asked about potential involvement in future projects. Keep reading!

Daniel Brühl is presently championing his show titled “The Franchise“, which has been garnering positive responses. The show delves into a team of workers involved in a massive superhero franchise production, offering a humorous perspective on the process while shedding light on the realities behind the scenes. Recently, Yahoo! had an informal chat with the actor about the series, during which he discussed the difficulties faced while creating it and its impact on his friendships within Marvel. He expressed confidence that his co-actors, along with Feige, would appreciate the series due to its clever humor and unique perspective.

Moreover, although The Franchise is thriving, it’s primarily the speculation about Baron Zemo’s return in the MCU that truly sparks interest among fans. Specifically, there’s curiosity regarding whether the character might appear in Thunderbolts, and here’s what Daniel Brühl hinted:

Y: So you’re still in with them? Does that mean you will make a cameo in Thunderbolts*?

DB: [laughs] Next question.

Source: Yahoo! News

If you click on this link, you’ll find the entire interview which, though brief, offers some intriguing details. Particularly if you’re a fan of “The Franchise”, it could be quite engaging for you. As for Zemo’s future and what happened to him, the hint is vague enough to pique curiosity, but truthfully, we’re just as in the dark about it.

Let’s hold off on making judgments about “Thunderbolts” until we know more about its performance and storyline. However, it’s not impossible that Zemo could make a comeback at some point down the line.

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2024-10-15 16:43