In a surprising twist that has Marvel fans buzzing with excitement, a leaked trailer for the highly anticipated Thunderbolts film has surfaced online, teasing the return of two beloved characters: Such as Bradley Cooper’s Rocket and Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes. Although some of the unofficial and/or probably accidental, this leak has stirred the MCU fans and their expectations for what can potentially become one of the most exciting and grand ensemble pictures in MCU history.
Rocket and Bucky Barnes: The Mature Fanboy’s Unexpected Return
Rocket the born-intense fowling raccoon alongside Bucky Barnes, the reformed terrorist with a cheered past is an MCU character who has had central roles in the previous MCU cognates. However, their inclusion in Thunderbolts was always speculation up until the recently leaked footage which surfaced online.
Rocket, who Bradley Cooper voiced, was last seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, where he had a crucial part in the team’s last mission under the direction of James Gunn. Being full of jokes, having technical skills, and a rather touching personal history, Rocket is considered one of the favorites. However, his appearance in Thunderbolts implies that the MCU is not willing to part ways with this legend entirely.
However, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes has been depicted as more complex; he has undergone through so many developmental changes. Probably one of the best character arcs in the MCU, Bucky Barnes transitions from being Captain America’s best friend, the brainwashed Winter Soldier, and finding redemption. Reading his participation in Thunderbolts one can think about the fact that this character might have some problems or get some new challenges waiting for him, which can enhance the plot of the story.
And What of The Thunderbolts?
There are expectations from Thunderbolts to be Marvel’s take on the anti-hero team-up concept, which is not far from what DC has tried with Suicide Squad. Rumored to be in the team, there are characters of grey morality such as Yelena Belova portrayed by Florence Pugh, Baron Zemo portrayed by Daniel Brühl, and John Walker portrayed by Wyatt Russell among others. Rocket, Bucky Barnes’ addition to this list could certainly reshape the team or bring in a cosmic aspect and Bucky dealing with the darker side of him.
The Implications of the Leak
Leaks are not infrequent in the entertainment business particularly in this case, due to the high level of secrecy of the Thunderbolts film. Marvel Studios has never been big on sharing details about their films and this leak gave fans a rare ‘inside’ look at the production of this film.
However, one should be careful with this leak as well, while playing the game of jolting people’s conscience. It is often the case that unofficial footage can give false impressions, and in some cases, scenes that include Rocket and Bucky can be purely out of context or part of a broader, false trail. It is indeed possible to get misdirection scenes from Marvel for their trailers just for the sake of the surprise so one should not immediately assume that it is so till there is an assurance from Marvel.
Fan Reactions and Speculations
Even before the trailer was leaked online, there were many fans’ theories and speculation flying around social media. Rocket supporters are looking forward to the scenes where Rocket would interact with Bucky, knowing that they are two different characters; the humorous opportunities are seemingly endless. Some are interested in how Rocket’s experience as an interstellar adventurer may come into play in a Thunderbolts context, or else which other antagonists they might encounter.
Conclusion
Readers may recall that a teaser for Thunderbolts was recently leaked and it contained a rather unexpected cameo by Bradley Cooper’s Rocket and Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes. Whether or not they play major characters or supporting characters, they will, no doubt, provide the much-needed feeling and more action sequences to the MCU’s most recent group undertaking. For the fans concerned, the leak has undeniably served its purpose of sparking fans’ interest in what might be one of Marvel’s grandest ventures into the world of cinephilia yet.
