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Summary

Steven Yeunhas reunited with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige after dropping out ofThunderbolts . The actor was going to playMarvel Comics ' Sentryin the film . While Marvel never officially announced Yeun as part ofThunderbolts ' expansive castor that he was play Sentry , Yeun ’s prospicient - time collaborator Robert Kirkman revealed that he had a costume fit to act Sentry inThunderbolts . subsequently , Yeun reassert he dropped out of theMarvel Cinematic Universe’sThunderboltsdue to scheduling conflicts .

On Twitter,@marcus_jonesshared a photo of Yeun and Feige ’s reunion at the Critics ' Choice Awards .

Feige did have a severe flavor in the photo , though that could stand for anything . When announcing that he had leftMarvel’sThunderboltsmovie , Yeun discern that he " probably pissed off too many the great unwashed leave behind . " However , that might not be the end of the road for the actor with Marvel .

Thunderbolts (2025) Official Poster

The Walking Dead ’s Steven Yeun has left the mold of Thunderbolts , and the player ’s departure puts the MCU future of Marvel ’s Superman in peril .

Could Steven Yeun Join The MCU In Another Role?

While Yeun will no longer play Sentry inThunderbolts , with rumors already broadcast about who Marvel has choose as his replacement , that does not signify that the histrion has no futurity at Marvel . When revealing that he had to back down from the MCU film due to scheduling dispute , Yeun said that he still require to " do a Marvel moving picture . " There are a few function that the actor could play .

Yeun even comment on the possibilities , though he did not need to get specific due to how his disconnected departure fromThunderboltsmight have ruffled some feathers at Marvel . According to the actor , he has " some ideas , " but he " heard if you put it out there , you ’ll never get it , so I ’ll keep it closemouthed to my dresser . " With the MCU soon introducing the Fantastic Four and the X - homo on the direction at a ulterior date , there are plentifulness of selection for Yeun to finally wager a Marvel lineament .

Yeun has the acting compass to bring important Marvel heroes and villains . Doctor Doom has been brought up as a potential replacement for Jonathan Majors ' Kang the Conqueror now that the actor has been fired , and Yeun would wreak the gravitas that the function needs . The actor would also perfectly set Amadeus Cho , the Modern Hulk , in the rumored World War Hulk film if that tear apart out — and if Marvel Studios opts to go older with the character . Other options let in Nova , Norman Osborn , Cyclops , and many more . It remains to be seen ifSteven Yeunand Kevin Feige ’s merging will lead to another MCU character down the road .

Steven Yeun overlayed with the concept art for Thunderbolts

Thunderboltsreleases on July 25 , 2025 .

Source:@marcus_jones / Twitter

Steven Yeun as Glenn in The Walking Dead with comic book art of Marvel’s Sentry and DC’s Superman at each side

Steven Yeun in Minari with Marvel Comics' Amdaeus Cho Hulk and The Beyonder at each side

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