you you should have stayed dead my death was greatly exaggerated this ends now with Steven Yun no longer portraying the Sentry in Marvel Studios Thunderbolts project speculation arises about who could fill the role in the MCU Marvel Studios head Kevin feige announced the Thunderbolts project in July 2022 with a star studded cast including David Harbor Florence Pew Sebastian Stan Hannah John Cayman Olga kureno Wyatt Russell and Julia Lou dfus the film set to release on July 25 2025 has seen changes in its cast lineup notably with Yu dropping out of his anticipated role Yun known for his roles in The Walking Dead and Invincible joined Thunderbolts in February 2023 in an undisclosed role however rumors strongly suggested he would portray Robert Reynolds the Sentry especially after collaborator Robert Kirkman hinted at yun's involvement in costume fittings for the character nonetheless The Hollywood Reporter revealed on January 2nd 20124 that Yun had departed from Thunderbolts due to scheduling conflicts stemming from the Project's delays during the 2023 wga and sag after strikes despite yun's departure Sentry is still expected to feature in Thunderbolts and rumors suggest a standalone Sentry project may follow as for potential replacements for Yun there are numerous talented actors who could step into the role but before we move on with that let me introduce you to Sentry Sentry also known as Robert Bob Reynolds was created by Paul Jenkins and Jay Lee with uncredited conceptual contributions by Rick vich Sentry made his debut in the Sentry number one in September 2000 in the late 1990s Paul Jenkins and Rick V collaborated on an idea originally conceived by Jenkins this idea centered around an over-the-hill guy struggling with an addiction who had a tight relationship with his dog eventually they developed this concept into a proposal for Marvel Comics Marvel Knights line Jenkins envisioned the character as a guardian figure with a watchtower and after considering names like Centurion settled on senty vich suggested integrating the character into Marvel universe history portraying versions of century from the 1940s in Artistic Styles resembling comics from that era vich also proposed a Twist where all memory of Sentry would be erased due to a cataclysmic event including his own recollection Jenkins and V went even further crafting not only a fictional history for Century within the Marvel Universe but also inventing a fictional publication history in the real world they created imaginary creators named Juan pinkles and chick rivet clever anagrams of Paul Jenkins and Rick vich Jenkins presented the concept to Marvel Knights editor Joe kisada who green lit a miniseries written by Jenkins and illustrated by Jay Lee who had previously collaborated with Jenkins on an Inhumans miniseries now that you know a bit about the character it is time to explore who can play him well well Alexander Skarsgard is a top pick for Sentry you might recognize him from shows like True Blood or movies like Godzilla versus Kong and the Northman he's got that perfect look for the role especially with his long blonde hair and strong muscles in the Northman he totally nailed the tough Warrior Vibe which could easily translate to playing Sentry in the MCU Sentry is a complex character with this dark side called the void so whoever plays him in Thunderbolts has to be able to pull off both the scary parts and the hero stuff scars guard could definitely handle that Andrew Koji is another strong Contender for Sentry in the MCU you might know him from his roles in Warrior snake eyes and bullet train he's got plenty of action experience under his belt which could make him a perfect fit for the role koji's known for his martial arts skills which he's shown off in his fighting scenes in various movies and shows with Marvel Studios often launching actors into superstardom koji's career could really take off if he lands this role his talent presence and physicality would make for a compelling and charismatic Sentry in the MCU next we have Nikolai Coster waldow he could lean into Cent's villainous side Nikolai Coster waldow best known for his iconic portrayal of Jamie lanister in Game of Thrones is a popular choice to step into the shoes of Sentry in the MCU with a diverse resume including roles in action sci-fi and Thriller projects like gods of Egypt and the silencing Coster waldow seems like a natural fit for the Marvel Universe given his ability to embody complex characters Coster waldow could bring dep and intensity to Sentry's Alter Ego the void since Sentry is rumored to be the Thunderbolts first antagonist in phase six of the MCU Coster wald's knack for playing nuanced villains could make him the perfect choice for the role moving on we have Ryan Hurst known for his roles in Sons of Anarchy The Walking Dead and the Mysterious Benedict Society has thrown his hat into the ring to play Sentry in the mcu's Thunderbolts while he might not be the most conventional choice for the role hurst's expressed interest in portraying the Marvel Comics hero makes him a noteworthy contender in 2021 he shared fan art on his Instagram depicting himself as Sentry indicating his eagerness to join the MCU best known for his roles in Remember the Titans Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead Hurst also showcased his talent by voicing Thor in the God of War Ragnarok video game with his enthusiasm and varied acting experience Hurst could bring a fresh and intriguing take to the character of Sentry the next one is another favorite Choice Charlie hunam his previous action-packed roles make him a standout choice for Sentry in the MCU with credits like Sons of Anarchy Pacific Rim and the gentleman hunam has proven his ability to handle intense and physically demanding roles his experience in action projects like triple Frontier and King Arthur legend of the sword has prepared him well for the superhero World additionally his work in sci-fi projects such as Pacific Rim and rebel Moon part one a child of fire showcases his versatility in tackling mystical and other worldly themes which aligns perfectly with the character of Sentry while hunam has been linked to other superhero roles like green arrow in the DC Universe his potential as Sentry in the MCU is certainly worth considering moving on we have homelander AKA Anthony star his portrayal of homelander in the boys has drawn comparisons to the character of Sentry in the Marvel Comics Universe both characters have complex dark sides with Sentry also embodying a heroic Persona star's ability to navigate this duality in his role as homelander demonstrates his versatility as an actor however it's worth noting that star faced controversy in 2022 which might impact Marvel Studio's decision to cast him in future projects nevertheless his potential casting as Sentry in Thunderbolts could be an intriguing Choice given his aptitude for portraying characters with nuanced moral complexities moving on Ryan Gosling's name has been floating around in rumors about potential MCU roles for some time now with his striking appearance he seems like a natural fit for many Marvel comic superheroes including the century recent reports suggest that Gosling is once again in talks with Marvel Studios to join the MCU although the exact role he might play remains uncertain speculation has linked him to characters like quazar Nova Cyclops and Ghost Rider as one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors goling would undoubtedly bring a level of credibility and Screen presence to any project he's involved in including Thunderbolts his addition to the cast could only enhance the broader Marvel Studios Universe lastly we have Henry caval well no and loved for his portrayal of Superman in the DC extended Universe he could potentially make a bold move by joining the MCU as a new superhero often likened to Marvel's version of Superman the Sentry caval could find Redemption by taking on the role of Robert Reynolds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Beyond his iconic Superman role caval has showcased his talents in action and fantasy genres with memorable performances in films like Mission Impossible Fallout and The Witcher with Steven yun's departure from Thunderbolts fans are eager to see caval step into the MCU and fill the void as the Sentry well that's it for today who do you think would make the perfect Sentry and why share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to like And subscribe for more exciting Marvel updates until next time stay tuned and keep those superhero discussions going [Music]