Behold! High above us! Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s Sentry! This Marvel Comics equivalent to Superman first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe within the film “Thunderbolts“. Lewis Pullman, known for his role in “Top Gun: Maverick”, takes on the character of Bob Reynolds/Sentry and his malevolent counterpart, the Void. (Much like his comic book counterpart who made his debut in 2000’s “Sentry” #1, a mysterious formula granted Robert “Bob” Reynolds the power of a million exploding suns as the Radiant Champion of Righteousness – but with a shadowy side.)
Contrary to Superman from DC, Bob’s Sentry character turned into a supervillain instead. This was orchestrated by the mysterious Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who inadvertently released Bob’s Void persona when she sent her golden-caped, blonde-haired enforcer against a group of supposedly dispensable heroes: Yelena Belova (Black Widow) played by Florence Pugh, Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) acted by Sebastian Stan, Alexei Shostakov (Red Guardian) portrayed by David Harbour, John Walker (U.S. Agent) essayed by Wyatt Russell, and Ava Starr (Ghost) depicted by Hannah John-Kamen.
On Instagram, Marvel Studios senior illustrator John Staub posted the official concept art of Pullman’s superhero suit from the upcoming movie “Thunderbolts”. This artwork provides a detailed glimpse at the costume’s comic book authenticity with added MCU details such as gold trim and an “S”-shaped golden belt buckle.
In the world of comics, the character Sentry is reminiscent of the iconic superheroes from the Silver Age. Co-created by writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee, he was described as “the ultimate hero” and a “shield of goodness in gold” (in an exaggerated, alliterative style similar to Stan Lee). A comic book within this comic, titled “Startling Stories featuring The Sentry“, showcased the traditional origin story of Robert “Robby” Reynolds. However, it was later revealed that he had a contemporary backstory more fitting for Marvel comics of the 2000s.
Earlier, Pullman mentioned to Men’s Health that the most challenging aspect of portraying this ‘golden god’ character was locating a physique that suited both Bob and Sentry.
Pullman commented on Bob’s transformation into the Sentry, stating that it was difficult to make this change feel both realistic and surprising in such a short period. However, he was fortunate to have Brendan Johnston as his trainer who focused not on building bulk but on defining muscles and creating the delicate, sinewy muscles that would catch the light. This was achieved largely through boxing, which Pullman had little experience with but quickly grew to enjoy.
He went on to explain, “I’ve kept it up since we finished filming, as I dislike cardio exercises. I don’t enjoy feeling like I’m about to pass out during workouts, which would discourage me from returning to the gym. To keep myself motivated, I need to make exercise enjoyable. Boxing has been perfect for this, as it distracts you from realizing how much effort you’re putting in, and works numerous parts of your body that are usually inactive.
Instead of the original Superman, Val created Sentry to embody what she referred to as a “traditional hero” appearance. This involved coloring Bob’s hair golden-blonde and dressing him in a cape similar to those worn by Thor or Vision. The result was a superhero designed by committee, intended to be “omnipotent, invincible, stronger than all the Avengers combined into one, and soon to be known as Earth’s most powerful hero.
Lane Friedman, our exceptional wig stylist, crafted that wig to seem slightly unsettling, Pullman explained. The design isn’t meant to resemble the perfect superhero image; instead, it’s intended to be a bit askew. It stirs thoughts such as “Something’s amiss here, yet I can’t quite pinpoint what,” creating an eerie vibe. It certainly doesn’t compare to Thor’s magnificent hair in terms of glory! Wearing blond hair made me feel uncomfortable – it’s not a style I’d typically sport in everyday life.
Pullman’s character Bob will be back in the postponed “Avengers: Doomsday,” set for release in December 2026. Meanwhile, Marvel’s “Thunderbolts,” also known as “The New Avengers,” is now showing exclusively in cinemas.
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2025-05-23 04:09