Lewis Pullman looks to replace Steven Yeun – The Hollywood Reporter

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Lewis Pullman may be in for a shock thanks to Marvel Studios. the Top Gun: Maverick The actor is Marvel’s top choice to star in Lightningand has an offer for the role vacated by Steven Yeun earlier this month.

Marvel and Pullman’s representatives did not respond to requests for comment.

Yun was attached to him Lightning in February 2023, although Marvel has not officially announced his casting. But on January 2, news broke that the Oscar-nominated actor was leaving the project that focuses on Marvel’s villains and heroes.

Lightning It has been delayed due to the 2023 writers and actors strike, with its release date pushed back a year to July 25, 2025. The film features a cast that includes Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. . Jake Schreier is directing the film, which has not yet begun shooting.

Pullman, the son of actor Bill Pullman, played Lieutenant Robert “Bob” Floyd Top Gun: Maverick, a $1.5 billion box office juggernaut. Other notable credits include Bad times at El Royale And the TV series External scope. He recently starred Chemistry lessonsOpposite Marvel star Brie Larson, playing her lover, chemistry researcher Calvin Evans.

Gender-centric journalist Daniel Richtman Reported for the first time Pullman casting. The actor is repped by CAA and Anonymous Content.