Thunderbolts* Cast Injured During Filming Stunts

During the filming of Marvel's Thunderbolts, the cast faced significant on-set dangers, including a serious head injury to Wyatt Russell (U.S. Agent/John Walker) that required staples after a stunt went awry, narrowly missing his face and preventing a permanent scar. David Harbour (Red Guardian) recalled warning about the risky stunt, which involved ducking under a protruding two-by-four, but the crew pressed on until the accident occurred. Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova) had her own brush with danger when she discovered a scorpion climbing her leg while shooting a scene in the desert, only to realize the cast had been lying on a scorpion nest. Despite these incidents, the cast continued filming, sharing anecdotes about the physically demanding and sometimes hazardous conditions on set. Such real-life mishaps highlighted the commitment to practical effects and stunts over visual effects in the production. The actors' experiences brought them closer, paralleling the film's story of a dysfunctional team forging strong bonds through adversity.