Thunderbolts* Cast: Is Geraldine Viswanathan Songbird?

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As a long-time Marvel fan who has been following the comics since I was a kid, I can’t help but feel a thrill of anticipation at the prospect of Geraldine Viswanathan potentially playing Songbird in the upcoming Thunderbolts movie. Having grown up reading about Melissa Gold’s journey from a career criminal to a heroic member of the Avengers-like team, the Thunderbolts, I can see how her character could fit perfectly into the MCU.

There’s buzz among fans about whether Geraldine Viswanathan, a Thunderbolts cast member, might be portraying the character known as Songbird (or Melissa Gold) in the upcoming movie. This assumption stems from the actress being assigned to play the enigmatic character named Mel in the production. In Marvel Comics, Melissa is actually the real name of Songbird.

Indeed, does the report confirm that Geraldine Viswanathan assumes the role of Songbird or Melissa Gold within the Thunderbolts’ cast for the movie? Continue reading to discover more.

Is Geraldine Viswanathan playing Songbird in Thunderbolts*?

It is currently unconfirmed if Geraldine Viswanathan is playing Songbird in Thunderbolts*.

1. Instead of Mel being a shortened form of Melissa in Viswanathan’s character, we can say that her character name was derived from Melissa Gold, who is often called by her first name Melissa in the comics. This Melissa Gold is recognized as both the villain Screaming Mimi and later as the antihero Songbird. Consequently, it could be Marvel Studios’ plan to introduce Songbird into the MCU under the name Mel. They may be saving this revelation for a future movie release to keep fans guessing.

In the Marvel Comics universe, Songbird was initially brought to life by the creative minds of Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, and John Byrne. Her debut into the comic scene occurred in Marvel Two-In-One #54, which hit the shelves in August 1979. Originally known as Screaming Mimi, Melissa Gold was a criminal with a knack for generating sonic waves before turning over a new leaf and transitioning into a supervillain.

1. Initially joining teams of evil-doers like the Grapplers and the Masters of Evil (known as Screaming Mimi), she later chose to change her ways and joined the initial version of the Thunderbolts team. Adopting the name Songbird, she became well-known for her distinctive long, white hair with pink highlights within the team.

1. In numerous key comic book plots, particularly the 2006-07 Civil War saga where Captain America (Steve Rogers) clashed with Iron Man and their associated superhero groups, Songbird served as an integral team member for the Thunderbolts. Moreover, Songbird has also been part of the Mighty Avengers.

On May 2, 2025, Thunderbolts is set to make its debut with a star-studded cast. Actors like Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Florence Pugh are among those rejoining the Marvel Cinematic Universe for this highly anticipated project.

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2024-07-30 16:40