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href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/dc-comics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DC movie<\/a> releasing in 2025 \u2013 and what happened when they found out.<\/p>\n<p>Wendell Pierce, 61, joked about \u2018finally\u2019 entering the superhero world with the one-two punch of <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/23\/thunderbolts-marvels-darkest-material-yet-debuts-giddy-early-reviews-22958436\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the latest MCU movie<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/01\/27\/superman-fans-actually-upset-david-corenswets-flying-trailer-22444910\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James Gunn\u2019s upcoming Superman film<\/a>, which re-introduces the DU Universe.<\/p>\n<p>A Julliard-trained actor, Pierce is best known for playing Detective Bunk Moreland in groundbreaking <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/hbo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HBO<\/a> series <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/the-wire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wire<\/a>, but has also appeared in TV shows Suits and Tom Clancy\u2019s Jack Ryan for <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/amazon-prime-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prime Video<\/a>, as well as films including Malcolm X, Selma and Ray.<\/p>\n<p>However, many would assume a lot of negotiation would be necessary to be allowed to appear in two superhero movies for rival studios \u2013 not least, ones releasing only two months apart.<\/p>\n<p>And is it not a cardinal sin as far as each studio is concerned? Well, it turns out that\u2019s not quite the case.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018What was great about it is I couldn\u2019t tell either one of them. People said, \u201cHow did you work that out?\u201d I said, \u201cWell actually, I had an agreement not to say anything about what I was doing, so I couldn\u2019t tell them about the other one\u201d \u2013 and that\u2019s how I snuck in!\u2019 he revealed to <strong>Metro<\/strong> at the Thunderbolts* European premiere on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"403\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22962007 lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2211474992.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Wendell Pierce has a part in Thunderbolts* \u2013 but will also appear in a rival DCU movie, Superman, in a matter of weeks (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div 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No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hbo\/Blown Deadline\/Kobal\/REX\/Shutterstock (5883870y) Dominic West, Wendell Pierce The Wire - 2002 Hbo\/Blown Deadline USA Television Music\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_248559762-0c6d.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Pierce is an acclaimed US star, who has appeared in the likes of The Wire (pictured with Dominic West) and is now \u2018finally\u2019 in his superhero era (Picture: HBO\/Blown Deadline\/Kobal\/Rex\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0\u2018It\u2019s a unique experience to be in the position that I\u2019m in, but they\u2019re happy for me, I feel, in both worlds,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the news broke of his Superman gig \u2013 where Pierce is playing Perry White, editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet newspaper employing Clark Kent (David Corenswet) and <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/05\/supermans-new-lois-lane-hopes-dcs-superhero-movie-does-fans-proud-22668571\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan)<\/a> \u2013 while he was filming Thunderbolts*.<\/p>\n<section class=\"metro-comment-cta\">\n<div class=\"metro-comment-cta__inner\"><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text-wrap\"><title>Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">What are your hopes for Thunderbolts*?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>\u2018I remember the day; I came to set and Jake [Schreier, director] was like, \u201cOh, so I understand you\u2019re in another superhero movie? It came out.\u201d And I said, \u201cYeah.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u201cSo why didn\u2019t you tell me?!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2018And I said, \u201cYou guys, I have an NDA!\u201d It was funny.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"268\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22961887 lazyload\" alt=\"EXCL: Thunderbolts* actor confronted by director over cardinal sin Marvel\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_248559661-1e43-e1745438445642.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>He features in a political role that\u2019s been kept largely under wraps in Thunderbolts* (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"339\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22961969 lazyload\" alt=\"EXCL: Thunderbolts* actor confronted by director over cardinal sin Warner bros\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_248562007-3eca-e1745438463680.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>In Superman, out in July, the actor will portray The Daily Planet\u2019s editor, Perry White (Picture: Warner Bros)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, the US star is far from being the only actor to have worked for both studios \u2013 notable examples include <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/ryan-reynolds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Reynolds<\/a> (Deadpool and Green Lantern), <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/ben-affleck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben Affleck<\/a> (Batman and Daredevil) and <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/michael-keaton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Keaton<\/a> (Batman and The Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming) \u2013 but he\u2019s possibly the first to do it in such quick succession.<\/p>\n<p>In Thunderbolts*, the Horrible Bosses actor plays a bit of a mystery part, known as Congressman Gary \u2013 although other reports identify him as a senator.<\/p>\n<p>Asked to say a little more about his role, Pierce told Metro: \u2018He can be a pain in your butt. But there\u2019s a reason for it. I have to be the dad in the movie \u2013 \u201cThou shalt not do this, thou shalt not do that\u2026 You better get it right!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"360\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22962009 lazyload\" alt=\"(L-R) Director Jake Schreier, Wendell Pierce, Geraldine Viswanathan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell and Lewis Pullman pose in front of a backdrop on the carpet at the Thunderbolts* UK Special Screening at Cineworld Leicester Square\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2211476533.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Posing at the premiere with director Jake Schreier (L) and (from R) co-stars Geraldine Viswanathan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell and Lewis Pullman (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"271\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22959009 lazyload\" alt=\"Thunderbolts\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_248528009-4109.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Thunderbolts* has been praised for its \u2018darker\u2019 material and different tone in first reactions (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018So it may not be as much fun as all the other guys get[ting] to jump off buildings and blow up things \u2013 but it\u2019s fun to be part of something special.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>He promised there\u2019s a reason for his \u2018parental\u2019 approach too \u2013 \u2018There\u2019s a purpose, yes \u2013 a method to my madness\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Pierce was also confirmed as a very last-minute guest to the premiere, suggesting he is part of the sprawling cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which is currently shooting at Pinewood Studios, just outside London.<\/p>\n<p>So Gary may be of further significance, alongside his cast-mates <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/florence-pugh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence Pugh<\/a> as Yelena, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/sebastian-stan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sebastian Stan<\/a> as Bucky, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/david-harbour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Harbour<\/a> as Red Guardian, Lewis Pullman as Bob\/Sentry, Wyatt Russell as John Walker\/US Agent and Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost \u2013 all of whom are also in the 2026 film.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Thunderbolts* is released in cinemas on Friday, May 2. 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