{"id":1990681,"date":"2025-09-01T05:37:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1990681"},"modified":"2025-09-01T05:37:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:37:01","slug":"i-enjoyed-julia-louis-dreyfus-and-geraldine-viswanathan-in-thunderbolts-and-im-loving-their-takes-on-possibly-returning-for-avengers-doomsday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/i-enjoyed-julia-louis-dreyfus-and-geraldine-viswanathan-in-thunderbolts-and-im-loving-their-takes-on-possibly-returning-for-avengers-doomsday\/","title":{"rendered":"I Enjoyed Julia Louis-Dreyfus And Geraldine Viswanathan In Thunderbolts*, And I\u2019m Loving Their Takes On Possibly Returning For Avengers: Doomsday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Marvel Studios<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/upcoming-movies-2025-movie-release-130453990.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 movie release;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u>2025 movie release<\/u><\/a> <em>Thunderbolts<\/em> a.k.a. <em>The New Avengers<\/em> now available to stream with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/streaming\/articles\/best-disney-9-tips-most-172112198.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Disney+ subscription;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u>Disney+ subscription<\/u><\/a>, fans are already wondering what comes next for two of the blockbuster&#8217;s standout supporting characters: Julia Louis-Dreyfus\u2019 Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and Geraldine Viswanathan\u2019s Mel. The duo delivered some of the film\u2019s sharpest moments, with Val flexing her political power in front of live TV cameras and Mel quietly hinting at a bigger MCU future. So naturally, there has been chatter regarding whether the two might appear in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/superheroes\/marvel-cinematic-universe\/avengers-doomsday-what-we-know-marvel-movie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:upcoming Avengers: Doomsday;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>upcoming <\/u><u><em>Avengers: Doomsday<\/em><\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Speaking with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/julia-louis-dreyfus-thunderbolts-impeachment-scenes-veep-mcu-future-11797375\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment Weekly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>Entertainment Weekly<\/u><\/a>, Louis-Dreyfus admitted that playing Val in impeachment hearings gave her serious <em>Veep<\/em> flashbacks. And while the <em>Seinfeld<\/em> alum isn\u2019t confirmed for the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/upcoming-marvel-movies-release-dates-190233543.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:upcoming Marvel movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u>upcoming Marvel movie<\/u><\/a>, she\u2019s clearly ready for another round, saying,<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I certainly hope so. I&#8217;m not at liberty to say, but I know that anything is possible and I&#8217;m up for more play in the Marvel universe at any moment. I stand at the ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, Geraldine Viswanathan may have had less screentime in <em>Thunderbolts<\/em>, but she\u2019s already become a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/thunderbolts-updated-cast-list-marvel-000600056.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Thunderbolts* cast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u><em>Thunderbolts* <\/em><\/u><u>cast<\/u><\/a> member fan favorite. Mel notably wears a songbird necklace in the movie, sparking fan speculation that <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/marvel-fans-think-thunderbolts-recent-194434096.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:she\u2019s actually Melissa Gold, aka Songbird;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u>she\u2019s actually Melissa Gold, aka Songbird<\/u><\/a>, one of the original <em>Thunderbolts<\/em> in Marvel Comics. In a recent chat with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/comicbookmovie.com\/thunderbolts\/thunderbolts-star-geraldine-viswanathan-on-possible-avengers-doomsday-return-as-mcus-songbird-exclusive-a223460\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ComicBookMovie.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>ComicBookMovie.com<\/u><\/a>, Viswanathan admitted she\u2019d love to see that transformation happen:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We&#8217;ll see! I&#8217;m not sure, but as Julie and I have been saying, we&#8217;re available, and we&#8217;d be happy to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Songbird buzz potentially isn\u2019t just wishful thinking. Marvel\u2019s been dropping little breadcrumbs like this for years: just look at Monica Rambeau\u2019s slow roll into Photon. That necklace Mel wears paired with how she holds herself next to Val feels like exactly the kind of setup the MCU loves to capitalize on later. And if Geraldine Viswanathan does get the chance to go full Songbird, it wouldn\u2019t just be a fun nod, as it could set up a whole new hero ready to soar into bigger arcs down the road in the canon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You need to give these two a call, Marvel, because they\u2019re ready to suit up. As for what\u2019s next? A <em>Thunderbolts<\/em> sequel isn\u2019t on Marvel\u2019s schedule right now, but Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Geraldine Viswanathan both sound game to suit up again. And if Marvel\u2019s track record has taught us anything \u2013 just look at Wong, Jimmy Woo, or Yelena Belova \u2013 it\u2019s that side players can absolutely grow into bigger arcs. So yeah, don\u2019t be surprised if Mel\u2019s possible Songbird future takes off sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It feels like a no-brainer that Val and Mel could slip into<em> Doomsday<\/em> or its <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cinemablend.com\/superheroes\/marvel-cinematic-universe\/avengers-secret-wars-impact-the-mcu-lets-talk-about-what-we-know\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:upcoming sequel Avengers: Secret Wars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>upcoming sequel <\/u><u><em>Avengers: Secret Wars<\/em><\/u><\/a> for at least a scene or two. A full-on <em>Thunderbolts<\/em> sequel doesn\u2019t seem to be on Marvel\u2019s radar right now, but with Florence Pugh\u2019s Yelena Belova already <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/movies\/articles\/spider-man-brand-day-brought-225841693.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:rumored for Spider-Man: Brand New Day;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u>rumored for <\/u><u><em>Spider-Man: Brand New Day<\/em><\/u><\/a>, there\u2019s no reason Mel couldn\u2019t pop back up in the MCU in the near future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For now, Marvel fans can stream <em>Thunderbolts<\/em> and keep their eyes peeled for casting updates as <em>Doomsday<\/em> races toward its place at the end of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/upcoming-movies-in-2026-new-movie-release-dates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2026 movie schedule release;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>2026 movie schedule release<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 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