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In an exciting revelation about the upcoming film 'Thunderbolts,' actress Florence Pugh shared that Marvel Studios was on the verge of abandoning their plan for her to perform a breathtaking stunt off the world's second-tallest building, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This thrilling jump is featured in one of the movie's trailers where Pugh's character, Yelena, is seen taking a daring leap while on a mission.

During an interview with Fandango on Monday, Pugh explained that while the stunt was scripted and intended, the production team began to express serious concerns as the shooting date approached. They feared that the logistics and insurance implications of such a perilous stunt would prove too daunting. 'They said they don't think it's going to happen because it's a crazy insurance ordeal, and obviously, we're not going to throw FP off the second-tallest building in the world,' Pugh recounted, expressing her shock at the hesitation. She emphatically responded, 'I was like, what the fuck? Of course, we are!'

Determined to make the stunt happen, Pugh took the initiative to email Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, adopting a playful yet assertive tone which she humorously described as being like a 'sassy Karen.' She insisted that her involvement in the stunt would be a significant boost for the film's press tour, stating, 'We're going to have three women break three different Guinness World Records,' although she did not specify which records would be pursued.

Ultimately, Marvel Studios reconsidered their initial reluctance and allowed Pugh to perform the jump. The studio even used behind-the-scenes footage of her exhilarating leap to promote 'Thunderbolts,' which has since gone viral on social media platform X, where fans have been vocal in praising Pugh's commitment to her craft and the film.

Marvel Studios took a decidedly different marketing approach with 'Thunderbolts,' reminiscent of stunts often associated with films from the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise, rather than traditional superhero film promotions. This shift comes as the studio seeks to re-establish its footing in the wake of the underwhelming performance of 'Captain America: Brave New World,' which struggled to capture audience interest earlier this year.

In a nod to the changing landscape of film marketing, Marvel recently released a trailer for 'Thunderbolts' styled similarly to those of the acclaimed independent studio A24, known for its unique and innovative films such as 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' and 'The Brutalist.' This fresh approach highlights the talented cast and crew involved in the project, many of whom have previously collaborated with A24.

Reflecting on her experience with the jump, Pugh shared that she did not initially feel fear about the stunt itself. However, after completing the jump multiple timesshe estimated around nineshe admitted to feeling a sense of unease regarding the control that she had over her own body and mind during such a dangerous act. 'That is something that your body should not in any way want to do,' she remarked. 'But when I did it, and we did it probably like nine times, I remember going home and thinking, 'Oh, I allowed myself to do that. That was so stupid.'

To recover after the jump, Pugh noted that she needed a substantial rest, taking what she described as a 'three-hour coma' to recuperate fully. 'Weirdly, when we did the jump after I came back up, I was always unbelievably zen-like in a very, very creepy way,' she recalled. 'I stepped off, and then I fell, and I was so calm. And then, when I got home, I went into what I can only say is like a three-hour coma, like just deep, deep sleep. My brain was obviously trying to focus and process everything.'

Don't miss seeing Florence Pugh as Yelena in Marvel Studios 'Thunderbolts,' which hits theaters on May 2. Tickets are available now: