The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to welcome a variety of new faces over the subsequent a number of years, as new properties are steadily launched into the sprawling franchise. One in all these characters is Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, who is about to make her debut within the extremely anticipated (and constantly delayed) Black Widow. In addition to being a solo car for Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff, many see it as “a passing of the torch” story and consider it can finish with Yelena turning into the brand new Black Widow. So may Florence Pugh discover herself within the MCU previous her look on this movie?

Whereas Florence Pugh has but to verify whether or not or not she will certainly return as Yelena after Black Widow, the rising star positively appears to take pleasure in being part of the Marvel household. And it feels like, on the very least, she likes the concept of sticking round for some time:

If you happen to get requested to be in a Marvel movie, and it was so thrilling and enjoyable and thrilling to be in, then after all, your head goes: ‘Oh my God. If that is what it’s like, then what else is subsequent? “If that occurs and I’m fortunate sufficient that folks recognize my character, that’s an thrilling highway to go on. I might be foolish to not be excited by it. I believe that being a part of the Marvel membership is a superb honour. However we’ll simply see if folks like Yelena first.

The actress did appear to be taking part in coy whereas talking with Whole Movie (by way of GamesRadar), however her reply does sound largely optimistic. Having a star of Florence Pugh’s caliber may solely be a very good factor for Marvel Studios. She’s turning into a extremely sought-after expertise in Hollywood and is touchdown some juicy roles consequently. It might truthfully be stunning if Marvel didn’t wish to preserve her round for years to come back.

Florence Pugh’s Yelena will likely be launched as a sister-like determine to Natasha Romanoff, and trailers for Black Widow have teased that they share a loving (and aggressive) relationship. Since engaged on the movie, Pugh has change into shut with Scarlett Johansson, and it’ll be attention-grabbing to see how the 2 play off one another on display.

Black Widow has been touted as a distinct sort of MCU film, notably in terms of its motion sequences. Because of this, Florence Pugh’s work on the movie diverse from that of her different initiatives. The actress knew the function would require extra bodily preparation, and she or he loved getting “soiled” whereas performing her stunts. However, she stood her floor when it got here to the concept of getting to bear any main bodily transformations.

It’s onerous to foretell what lies forward for Yelena Belova, as Florence Pugh has even denied that she’ll change into the subsequent Black Widow. However no matter what occurs, Pugh is bound to provide it her all in her first (or solely) efficiency within the MCU.

Black Widow is at present scheduled to open in theaters on November 6.