Florence Pugh Talks ‘Thunderbolts*’ Jump Scene & How Stepping Into The Mindset Of Her Character “Saved” Her From Feelings Of Fear

'Thunderbolts*' star Florence Pugh spoke to Deadline about stepping into the mindset of Yelena to be able to embark on her gravity-defying stunt.

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Brenda Davis

So I had to just pretend like I was her.

Its fine, Im just dangling with my feet off that insane height.

So it actually saved me.

Florence Pugh / a behind-the-scenes still of the actress as she prepares for the ‘Thunderbolts*’ stunt

Florence Pugh / a behind-the-scenes still of the actress as she prepares for the ‘Thunderbolts’ stuntGetty Images / Marvel*

Theres so many -isms that I was very welcomed into putting into the movie.