Did Thunderbolts* Reveal a Secret Superhero in New Trailer?

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It appears that Marvel fans are convinced that the most recent trailer for the upcoming film “Thunderbolts” hints at the introduction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of Songbird, given the presence of actress Geraldine Viswanathan within the clip. Many have suggested that she might be playing the role of Songbird in the movie.

Marvel fans think Geraldine Viswanathan is playing Songbird in Thunderbolts*

In the latest Thunderbolts trailer, it seems like Geraldine Viswanathan’s character, who was previously known as Mel, is wearing what looks like a songbird necklace. This has led many fans to believe that her role might be that of Songbird in the upcoming film.

Previously, it was confirmed that Viswanathan will play the role of Mel, an assistant to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, in the upcoming film. Notably, in Marvel Comics, Melissa Joan Gold, also known as Songbird, is her alter ego.

@cosmic_marvel noted on X (previously Twitter), ‘It appears that Geraldong Viswanathan’s character in ‘THUNDERBOLTS*’ is donning a Songbird pendant.'”

Or, for a more conversational tone:

“@cosmic_marvel shared on X (formerly Twitter) that it looks like Geraldine Viswanathan’s character in ‘THUNDERBOLTS*’ is sporting a Songbird locket.

In the process, Cy_clops posted a snapshot of Viswanathan from the trailer along with an illustration of Songbird from the comics. “Songbird? #Thunderbolts” was what they captioned it.

User @another_ted_2 reposted @cosmic_marvel’s message, expressing his surprise by saying, “Wow, SONGBIRD is being developed as an Marvel Cinematic Universe character in the upcoming THUNDERBOLTS film.

In the comic books, Songbird originally went by the name Screaming Mimi and was once a villain, but later became a hero. She possesses a variety of sound-related superpowers. As one of the founding members, she serves on the team known as the Thunderbolts.

In January 2025, during an interview with ScreenRant for the promotion of her film You’re Cordially Invited, Viswanathan was asked if she identified as a Songbird due to her singing a musical number in the movie.

Viswanathan evaded the question and replied that she wasn’t familiar with the topic being discussed during the interview. She said, “I’ve never heard anything like that before. Yes, indeed. Wow, you’ve managed to make me feel a bit jittery. In the movie ‘You’re Cordially Invited,’ I do sing a song, but I’m not a bird – that much is true.

In a conversation with her fellow actor, Meredith Hagner, the actress from Bad Education hinted that she’d share more details about their encounter at a later time.

Thunderbolts* premieres in US theaters on May 2, 2025.

Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.

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2025-04-14 11:44