Storyboard Shows Man-Thing Was Considered for Thunderbolts*
A storyboard frame credited to artist Anthony Winn shows the swamp creature was weighed for Marvel Studios' film, according to SlashFilm.
A storyboard frame credited to artist Anthony Winn shows that Man-Thing was considered for a role in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*, according to SlashFilm. The artwork indicates the character was weighed during development of the film.
Man-Thing, also known as Dr. Ted Sallis, is a Marvel character whose body is made of plant and swamp matter. Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier had said he wanted Man-Thing in the film, but Marvel had other plans for the character.
The character has appeared in Marvel's live-action output before. In 2022, the Disney+ special Werewolf by Night featured Man-Thing, who was saved by Jack Russell.
The character also has a history with the team in print: Man-Thing has been a member of the Thunderbolts in the comics, where he was created in 1971 by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway.
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Quick answers
Was Man-Thing cut from Thunderbolts*?
The facts confirmed in the storyboard do not say what happened to the character in the finished film; what is known is that a storyboard frame credited to Anthony Winn shows he was considered for a role.
Who is Man-Thing?
Man-Thing, also known as Dr. Ted Sallis, is a Marvel character made of plant and swamp matter, created in 1971 by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway.
What did the Thunderbolts* director say about Man-Thing?
Director Jake Schreier said he wanted Man-Thing in the film, but Marvel had other plans for the character.