Marvel fans have much to celebrate! Hailee Steinfeld couldn’t be more excited at the prospect of reuniting with Florence Pugh’s fan favorite character, Yelena Belova. As for returning to their complex, supercharged relationship, Steinfeld, who plays Kate Bishop, is eager to explore more in future Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series and films. For Yelena, as embodied by Pugh, she’s already an audience favorite since her introduction in the Disney+ series Hawkeye. She’ll be back soon, in several of the most exciting films we’re looking forward to!
Yelena’s next appearances will be in the highly anticipated movie Thunderbolts, where her character will have a crucial role. Additionally, she has been confirmed as part of the cast for “Avengers: Doomsday” and will appear in “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Fans are excited to see where the storylines will progress Yelena’s character next. She’s a fan-favorite already, and seeing her grow has fans talking!
The chemistry between Yelena and Kate Bishop really made the “Hawkeye” saga sizzle. Her interactions with a major supporting character dazzled with incisive, sexually charged dialogue, and fierce emotional confrontation. One of the strongest elements of both the show and fan reaction has been the chemistry between Steinfeld and Pugh, which helped deepen both characters. Steinfeld herself has addressed this relationship directly, recognizing its potential and expressing enthusiasm for the possibility of exploring it further as the series continues.
“She’s wonderful. I would do anything to work more with Florence, especially in the Kate and Yelena world. I think we’d have a lot of fun.” – Hailee Steinfeld
After the emergence of Yelena, Florence Pugh has made no secret about her excitement and gratitude for the love that Yelena has gotten from audiences. She talked about her time working on the character. As for what’s been most important to her Yelena journey thus far, she said it’s been about how the character is Skye High Level smart.
“I wish I could say it all. I wish I knew it all. I think one of the greatest parts about being in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that you yourself are along for the ride, and this is another character that I love so, so, so much and understand. I’m so grateful that Kate is a character that is so widely loved.” – Hailee Steinfeld
Steinfeld’s enthusiasm for working with Pugh even more in the future suggests that there’s an exciting road ahead for both characters within the MCU. Kate and Yelena really vibed throughout Hawkeye. This bond will surely influence their narratives in pre-season stories to come.
Both actresses couldn’t be happier to be working together again. Their enthusiasm suggests an interest in deeper, more complex narrative storytelling that might better capture audiences’ imaginations. As they face exciting new threats side-by-side though, fans can expect to see a much more nuanced take on their characters’ dynamics.