Geraldine Viswanathan's THUNDERBOLTS* Role Has Been Revealed Along With A New Logo For The Movie

Geraldine Viswanathan's THUNDERBOLTS* Role Has Been Revealed Along With A New Logo For The Movie

Thunderbolts* hasn't generated as much buzz as other MCU movies following Comic-Con, but we now have news on who Geraldine Viswanathan is playing in the team-up along with an updated logo. Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Jul 30, 2024 05:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Thunderbolts

Marvel Studios hyped up Thunderbolts* at this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, but the decision not to release the trailer online has seen the movie largely overshadowed by the other upcoming MCU releases showcased in Hall H. 

The cast came out on stage alongside David Harbour suited up as Red Guardian, though the name of Geraldine Viswanathan's mysterious character was never revealed. However, thanks to an official video shared by Marvel Studios, we now know she's called "Mel."

It should go without saying that, after putting the pieces together, the only logical explanation is that the actress is playing Melissa Gold, a.k.a. Songbird. 

Whether she'll have the same supersonic sound abilities as her comic book counterpart remains to be seen. 

Songbird, originally known as Screaming Mimi, debuted in the pages of Marvel Two-in-One #54 in 1979. She was created by Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, and John Byrne, later becoming the superhero known as Songbird after joining the Thunderbolts.

Talking to Entertainment Weekly at Comic-Con, Viswanathan said her character is "in the world of Valentina [Allegra de Fontaine]" and added, "I'm kind of her little righthand man. And kind of going, 'Wait a minute? Who is this, and what's she doing? So we're really paired up, which is a dream — it's Julia Louis Dreyfus!"

Many fans have expressed disappointment over the decision to fill the Thunderbolts* roster with characters from the Captain America and Black Widow franchises, so the presence of Sonbird will surely be appreciated by those missing the likes of Baron Zemo and Mach IV.

Marvel Studios has also released a new version of the movie's logo which you can see below.

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Marvel Studios, and a crew of indie veterans, who definitely sold out, present Thunderbolts*, an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits.

Confirmed cast members for Thunderbolts* include Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Florence Pugh as Yelena Boleva, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster.

Recently, Geraldine Viswanathan replaced Ayo Edebiri in an undisclosed role now believed to be Songbird, while Lewis Pullman has taken over as The Sentry following Steve Yeun's shock departure from the movie. Both he and Edebiri are said to have left due to scheduling issues.

Written by Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, and Joanna Calo, and directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* is currently set to be released in theaters on May 5, 2025.

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/30/2024, 5:22 AM
Another disrespected ginger caracther
Rmcbride7349
Rmcbride7349 - 7/30/2024, 5:50 AM
@Malatrova15 - racist troll
DaHULK2000
DaHULK2000 - 7/30/2024, 6:37 AM
@Rmcbride7349 - Why are "they" racist for wanting their lineage to be honored?..your on the wrong side of history "Padre".
Matchesz
Matchesz - 7/30/2024, 6:45 AM
Genderbending characters is racist too but whatever
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/30/2024, 7:56 AM
@Rmcbride7349 - How the f*ck is that comment racist?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/30/2024, 8:08 AM
@Rmcbride7349 - Malatrova's the one being racist?
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dragon316
dragon316 - 7/30/2024, 8:24 AM
@Malatrova15 - now be nice
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/30/2024, 11:22 AM
@Rmcbride7349 - lol imagine a Tolkien cave troll atending a klan meeting, thats an oscar worthy Spike Lee joint
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/30/2024, 7:08 AM
She's playing the new Chick Hawkeye?!? [frick] YEAH!!!

Phase [frick] It is going to be RAD AF!!!
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/30/2024, 7:13 AM
So this is just speculation…😑.

Anyway , she could just be an OC who is the one normal person and audience POV but I would dig it if she is or does become Songbird in this or the future aswell…

I could buy it though since the character became a regular on the Thunderbolts for awhile

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Anyway , Looking forward to this!!.
TheRose
TheRose - 7/30/2024, 9:24 AM
Geraldine is a treasure. Sign me up.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 7/30/2024, 10:06 AM
Julia Garner would’ve been perfect for Songbird.
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BraxtonHicks
BraxtonHicks - 7/30/2024, 10:25 AM
And Brolin returns as King Thanos? Secret wars is going to be another rumor hurricane of cameos...
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 7/30/2024, 11:51 AM
This movie is truly a curiosity. I look forward to finding out what it is actually about. I feel like they are hiding massive secrets.

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