The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, introducing lesser-known comic book characters and casting renowned actors to portray these heroes and villains in live-action. In the upcoming 2024 film, Thunderbolts, a mix of familiar faces and a fresh addition will form the ensemble cast.
For those keeping up with the ever-growing list of MCU movies and TV shows as part of the Multiverse Saga, Thunderbolts follows the anti-hero/villain team led by Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes and Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova. The cast also includes David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Val, and Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster.
Ayo Edebiri from The Bear has been confirmed to play a significant role in the movie directed by Jake Schreier. However, Marvel is keeping her character details under wraps, leading to speculation that she might portray the beloved comics character known as Songbird, as suggested by rumors circulated.
Who is Songbird and what is her backstory?
Songbird, also known as Melissa Gold, had a challenging upbringing with a mother in jail and an alcoholic father. She ran away during her youth and survived on the streets. Eventually, she delved into professional wrestling and engaged in criminal activities. Adopting the stage name Screaming Mimi, Melissa joined the Grapplers, a wrestling group that secretly worked for the corrupt Roxxon Corporation, until they were apprehended by Quasar. A subsequent encounter with Dazzler and an unexpected friendship with The Thing led to Melissa being recruited by Baron Zemo into the Thunderbolts, where she assumed the alias Songbird.
Songbird’s popularity among fans stems from her transformation into the moral compass of the team, despite her troubled origins. She even developed a romantic relationship with Zemo and played significant roles in events like Civil War, Dark Reign, and Secret Invasion.
What are Songbird’s powers?
Through Roxxon’s augmentation treatment orchestrated by the Power Broker, Songbird gained superhuman strength surpassing that of the mightiest superheroes. She can lift up to two tons of weight simultaneously while possessing extraordinary speed and stamina.
A notable ability Songbird acquired from the treatment is Acoustikinesis, enabling her to unleash sonic-level blasts through her vocal chords. Unlike DC’s Black Canary’s Canary Cry, Songbird’s voice possesses the power to create solid objects from sound. Additionally, her pitch can exert a level of control over others.
While Thunderbolts aims to bring together familiar favorites, all indications point to Ayo Edebiri swiftly becoming a fan-favorite when the film premieres on December 20, 2024.
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