Here’s What Taskmaster Was Originally Going to Do in Thunderbolts

gizmodo.comPublished: 5/5/2025

Summary

Eric Pearson, known for co-writing "Thunderbolts," was shocked when he saw Taskmaster die early in the film, as he had written a complete arc for her. This decision left him puzzled about how it affected the movie's flow and character relationships, particularly with Ava and Bob. He wondered if Taskmaster's survival might have enhanced the narrative but acknowledged that her death was intentional to advance the story.