KUALA LUMPUR: There has been a lot of excitement in the Malaysian capital over the past two weeks due to the filming of the Marvel movie Thunderbolts in the heart of the city.
The upcoming superhero blockbuster film is slated for release in May 2025. It was filmed at various locations in Kuala Lumpur, including Medan Pasar and Merdeka 118, the world’s second-tallest building.
Scenes filmed in Kuala Lumpur included those with Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh, who plays Yelena Belova, the sister of Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow.
Thunderbolts Filmed in Kuala Lumpur: Local Production Involvement
While Walt Disney’s Marvel Studios is leading production of Thunderbolts, filming in Malaysia was carried out with the support of Biscuit Films, known for its involvement in films such as Blackhat, Crazy Rich Asians and the television series Marco Polo.
When contacted last week, local production house Biscuit Films, which was involved in the production, declined comment.
Meanwhile, Biscuit Films has not revealed any details about the shoot due to non-disclosure agreements, according to reports.
Economic Impact and Filming Incentives
Earlier, Finas chairman Datuk Kamil Othman told Scoop that the film was not part of Film in Malaysia incentive program because filming lasted less than 14 days. However, he expressed gratitude that the filmmakers chose Malaysia anyway.
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“By coming here to shoot, there’s evidence Malaysia still has locations international companies look for. The last survey we did showed that by shooting in Malaysia, they will be generating 2.36 times the economic contribution by spending on local amenities and creating jobs – albeit on jobs that aren’t too technical – for the industry,” he said.
Thunderbolts: Plot and Cast Details
The Jake-Schreier film is a departure from the usual Marvel cliche of superheroes versus villains.
Rather, it revolves around a group of antiheroes who go on a mission for the government.
The top-notch cast of “Thunderbolts” also includes Harrison Ford, Rachel Wize, Julia-Louis-Dreyfus, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan and Olga Kurylenko.
Marvel Cinematic Universe Success
The film will be the 36th film in the globally successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, which grossed US$3 billion (about RM14.16 billion) at the global box office.
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