Marvel Finds New Thunderbolts' Sentry Following Steven Yeung Departure

Abrams' potential involvement in Thunderbolts as Sentry adds another intriguing element to the film, which is set for release on July 25, 2025.

Still, much like with Yeun, questions remain about how Abrams can do the character justice in live-action. In the comic books, Sentry has superhuman-level strength that's enough to put him in the conversation as Marvel's equivalent to Superman. The actor who plays him, regardless of his name, will have a lot of filling out to do so that the MCU doesn't rely too much on padded suits and CGI to make it work. As for the upcoming MCU film, Thunderbolts is based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name, which refers to an alliance of selected antiheroes and villains working for the government. The film's cast includes prominent actors such as Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, and Harrison Ford.

The plot details of Thunderbolts are still under wraps, but it will likely feature a dynamic story with complex characters.

While the speculation around Abrams' casting as Sentry in Thunderbolts has generated excitement among fans, it's important to note that Marvel Studios has not confirmed these reports. As such, audiences should take the the casting news with caution. The film's production begins soon, with principal photography reportedly starting in March. Fingers crossed, we'll hear more about the film by or before then.