Florence Pugh says she feels ‘a lot of pressure’ over Thunderbolts role

Speaking at a London screening of the film, the 29-year-old said the pressure stemmed from the fact that fans of the superhero franchise already had a perception of her character before she stepped into the role.

Pugh told the PA news agency: “There’s a lot of pressure, a lot of pressure when you’re doing any Marvel creation.

“I think what you have to balance and understand is that the character you’re playing has been loved by people before you even stepped into those shoes.

“And even if Marvel had given you the opportunity to give it a go, people will have their own preconceived ideas of what they want that character to be.

“So it’s a huge responsibility, and it’s not something that should be taken light...
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