THUNDERBOLTS* Director Jake Schreier Talks Making an MCU Movie, Tackling X-MEN, and More

In an interview with Nerdist, director Jake Schreier provided key insights into the upcoming Marvel film, Thunderbolts. He emphasized that the movie will be a unique and self-contained story rather than a setup for future MCU projects.

The key takeaways from the interview are:

• A Dysfunctional Team: Unlike the Avengers, the Thunderbolts are a "motley crew" of anti-heroes and villains who don't know how to work together. Schreier states the central conflict is "built into the team itself," focusing on their internal struggles and clashing personalities.
• A "Complete Film": Schreier is focused on creating a movie with a clear beginning, middle, and end. He wants it to feel like a complete and satisfying story on its own, addressing a common criticism that some MCU films exist only to set up the next installment.
• The Mysterious Asterisk: The director confirmed that the asterisk in the official title, Thunderbolts, is intentional and significant. He explained that the reason for the asterisk is a secret that will be revealed within the plot of the movie itself.
• Character-Driven Story: Schreier was drawn to the project because of the specific pitch and the "deep, interesting, complicated group of people" that make up the team, indicating a strong focus on character development.

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