Thunderbolts* / The New Avengers Director Explains Why THAT Character Had to Die: 'It Just Felt Like the Movie at That Point Was a Little Bloodless'

Taskmaster, portrayed by Olga Kurylenko, unfortunately passed away early in "Thunderbolts* / The New Avengers" due to the film feeling too bloodless and the desire to create tension between high-stakes characters like herself and Ava Starr. Director Jake Schreier revealed that killing her off was challenging but ultimately helped maintain the team's tone and connection with Yelena Belova and Bobbi古怪.Writer Eric Pearson mentioned this decision was a significant change from an earlier script where Taskmaster lived longer, emphasizing the abrupt nature of her fate.