Marvel Studios revealed on the second day of the D23 Expo the names of the actors who will join the Thunderbolts and those who will appear in Captain America: The New World Order. The announcement was a highlight for fans and critics who followed the event with keen interest regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future directions.
The head of research, Kevin Feige, led the reveal, and the list of actors sounded like a reunion of familiar faces. David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Wyatt Russell, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Hannah John-Kamen, and Olga Kurylenko were highlighted as key members of the Thunderbolts team. The moment generated instant excitement among audiences who have tracked the evolving lineup of Marvel’s ensemble cast across titles and installments. Source: Marvel Studios.
The project is directed by Jake Schreier and is positioned to cap off Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is expected to premiere in 2024 and to move into principal photography early the following year, aligning with the studio’s broader slate that was previewed at major conventions. Source: Marvel Studios.
The narrative sketches a group of operatives who take on missions that are assigned by government authorities. The story draws on characters first introduced in Marvel Comics in 1997, weaving a dynamic that blends heroism with political intrigue and covert assignments. Source: Marvel Studios.
Separately, Anthony Mackie was confirmed to headline Captain America: The New World Order, with Shira Haas set to portray Sabra and Tim Blake Nelson returning as The Leader. Joaquín Torres and Danny Ramírez were announced to portray Isaiah Bradley and Carl Lumbly’s role respectively, rounding out a diverse ensemble cast. Source: Marvel Studios.
Captain America: The New World Order stands as another installment in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is slated for release in 2024. Kevin Feige will produce, with the screenplay crafted by Dalan Musson and Malcolm Spellman. Source: Marvel Studios.
The studio’s leadership celebrated the momentum with optimism. Julius Onah, the director attached to Captain America: The New World Order, expressed enthusiasm on the D23 Expo stage, describing the project as a nerve-racking yet thrilling endeavor that lives up to the expectations of fans and filmmakers alike. Source: Marvel Studios.
In addition to the big-screen updates, Marvel also released a trailer for the series Secret Invasion. The production stars Samuel L. Jackson returning as Nick Fury, who teams up with Talos to counter an alien invasion led by the Skrulls. The action drama is set to arrive in the coming year and promises a high-stakes confrontation that expands Marvel’s shared universe beyond films into streaming formats. Source: Marvel Studios.
D23 Expo is a major biannual affair organized by Disney, held in Anaheim, California. The event draws tens of thousands of fans who descend on the venue to hear the latest announcements and see exclusive previews for upcoming projects from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Animation. Attendance figures typically climb into the tens of thousands by the weekend, reflecting the enduring fan interest in this expansive entertainment universe. Source: Marvel Studios.