Lewis Pullman’s Dad Reacts to Thunderbolts Role

Lewis Pullman often seeks guidance from his father, Bill Pullman, regarding acting, particularly for significant roles like those in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At 32 years old, he portrays Bob Reynolds, also known as Sentry, in the upcoming film “Thunderbolts,” set to release this Friday. During a recent press event for his MCU debut, Lewis shared with PEOPLE that he sought his father’s advice on the role from the beginning and received some valuable counsel. Despite the franchise’s vast scope and potential connections to other movies, Bill Pullman encouraged his son to approach the character development gradually, focusing on the story at hand first.

Lewis clarified that he prefers to focus on story development, writing, and character creation in sequence. I was holding off sending him the complete script so we could discuss it. Upon reading the script, he responded with, “There’s plenty to work on here. Absolutely.

Lewis playfully imitated his father before the reporters, causing amusement. Bill Pullman, now 71, is a Hollywood icon, but as Lewis shares, he kept his family detached from that realm. “We didn’t spend our days glued to the TV, and we were permitted just one or two movies per weekend,” he explained. “Instead, we watched a lot of what our parents grew up watching, so there was plenty of older content. As the youngest child, my movie preferences often came last.

As a film enthusiast and the youngest member of the Hurwitz family, I’ve been missing out on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) incredible journey over the past decade and a half. But that’s all set to change! I eagerly invite my family to join me in exploring this exciting world, starting with the upcoming movie, Thunderbolts. Born as the third child to Bill and dancer Tamara Hurwitz, my siblings Maesa, a talented singer-songwriter, and Jack, an ingenious puppet-maker, have always been my inspiration. Now, it’s time for us to share another memorable experience together through the magic of cinema.

With a major Avengers crossover event approaching soon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga, it might be tricky to concentrate solely on the current movie, like Thunderbolts. Lewis has been confirmed for the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, but details about his character’s part in the narrative remain elusive. So far, reactions to Thunderbolts have been generally favorable, and fans won’t have long to wait as the film is set to premiere in theaters on Friday, May 2nd, with some cinemas starting early screenings tonight.

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2025-05-01 17:45