Florence Pugh Thought Her MCU Character Was Boring Until She Made Her Russian
"She suddenly became funny and dry and witty and sarcastic," the actress says of her "Black Widow" character Yelena Belova The post Florence Pugh Thought Her MCU Character Was Boring Until She Made Her Russian appeared first on TheWrap .
Actress Florence Pugh revealed she initially found her Marvel Cinematic Universe character Yelena Belova uninteresting until she began speaking her lines in a Russian accent. Pugh shared this insight in an interview with Vanity Fair, published on Friday. She recalled her character's British accent as "boring" and that she believed the storyline would not extend beyond the single film. Pugh explained that after adopting the Russian accent, Yelena transformed into a "funny, dry, witty and sarcastic" character.
The "Thunderbolts" actress expressed her gratitude to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige for permitting her to develop "something special" with Yelena beyond the script. Pugh credited the character development to creating unique traits and quirks for Yelena, such as oddities and peculiar humor. She elaborated on the freedom she experienced in crafting lines, moments, and the overall essence of the character.
Pugh also highlighted Scarlett Johansson's significant influence during the filming of "Black Widow." She described her fight scene with Johansson as her first week on set, emphasizing the vast opportunities she encountered. Pugh mentioned that she had to remain vigilant and attentive to absorb all the information and nuances of the film. She acknowledged the challenging nature of the film due to its massive scale, but she credited Johansson for providing support in dealing with the highs and lows of the industry.
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