What Steven Yeun Would Have Looked Like As Marvel’s Sentry For Thunderbolts

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There’s been no hiding the fact that Steven Yeun nearly secured the part of Sentry in “Thunderbolts”, although his casting wasn’t officially confirmed. The actor himself revealed that he had indeed accepted the offer to be a part of the movie. Unfortunately, Yeun dropped out of “Thunderbolts” before filming began due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes delaying the production start date, which created a scheduling conflict for him. Instead, Lewis Pullman, an up-and-coming actor in Hollywood, took on the role and delivered a stellar performance. However, it seems that Yeun was seriously considered for the role long enough for Marvel to create concept art depicting him as Sentry.

Official concept art of Steven Yeun as Sentry in ‘THUNDERBOLTS*’

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New Avengers News recently released concept art on X, showcasing Yeun in a powerful Sentry stance, gazing confidently into the distance. Dressed in golden and navy armor, he wears a large belt displaying the Sentry emblem, sports a regal blue cape, and has long, shaggy blonde hair. Though somewhat blurry, it’s an undeniably impactful image that has been verified as authentic by multiple sources.

As a devoted Marvel enthusiast, I can’t help but wonder what it would be like if Steven Yeun graced our screens as Sentry, Bob, or even The Void. Alas, unless the studio decides to dabble in some intriguing multiversal hijinks, we fans are left to speculate about the unique qualities his portrayal could have added to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nonetheless, for your viewing pleasure, I’ve imagined a version of Yeun as Sentry, inspired by “Thunderbolts.” Enjoy!

Fans think Lewis Pullman was a great replacement for Steven Yeun as Sentry

Fans of Marvel Studios on Reddit express a blend of feelings regarding Steven Yeun no longer playing the Sentry role. User u/HomsarWasRight commented, “I’m really a fan of Steven, and I believe he could have been fantastic. However, Lewis Pullman was simply outstanding, making it challenging for me to envision anyone else in the part.” The overall sentiment is that while Yeun would have excelled in the role, everything turned out well with Pullman taking over and delivering an impressive performance. User u/gerardatron stated, “I’m confident Steven Yeun could have nailed this role too. It’s great that Lewis Pullman stepped up to the plate and did a fantastic job as well.” Additionally, u/gerardatron pointed out that in certain scenes, Pullman bears a resemblance to Yeun, with some fans suggesting it might be due to their shared eyebrows or jawline. “Perhaps it’s just me and a few friends who noticed this,” they added.

The talk about Yeun’s alternate version of Sentry might have taken a different turn if Pullman hadn’t delivered an outstanding performance. If Sentry turned out to be underwhelming and “Thunderbolts*” flopped, it would undoubtedly have been one of those missed opportunities.

How does Yeun feel about his decision? In an interview with Variety, he explained that he didn’t make the choice to leave the project without giving it serious thought. He mentioned that multiple drafts of emails were written to express his regret over having to withdraw from the film. He also hinted at a desire to play a Marvel character in future productions, but remained tight-lipped about which role he had in mind. “I have some ideas,” he said, “but I’ve heard that if you talk about it too much, you might miss out on the opportunity, so I’ll keep my plans under wraps for now.” Here’s hoping that Yeun will eventually become part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and this decision will one day be just a small chapter in MCU history.

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2025-05-07 20:25