It’s Super Bowl Sunday. Snack-filled Super Bowl parties, the most amazing and inspiring ads of the entire year, a top-notch halftime show… and oh yeah, football. What more could a gal want?
It's finally tailgate season! We're ready for don our team colors and crack open our favorite soda, and we've got three easy buffalo chicken appetizers that will win over any football fan. (Trust us, we got the seal of approval from three Seahawks fans, one Broncos fans, and a whole lotta 49ers fans in-house.) Let's get cooking!
The secret to a quick and easy Super Bowl spread? A rotisserie chicken and a bottle of Frank’s RedHot Wing Sauce.
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Wing Sauce
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the wing sauce. Mix.
Super simple, right? Now let's make some Super Bowl appetizers!
We’re taking it back old school (aka 2012) with this one. You’ll be turning out a dozen petite pizza pies in no time, and your friends will thank you.
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza Ingredients:
– 14 ounce package store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature
– 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Wing Sauce
– 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the wing sauce. Mix.
2. Using a rolling pin, roll the pizza dough out into a thin layer. Using either a round cookie cutter or a round glass, cut out circles of dough. Press the dough into the muffin cups.
3. Put a handful of grated cheddar in each muffin tin. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of shredded buffalo chicken and more cheddar cheese.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the wing sauce. Mix. Using a rolling pin, roll the pizza dough out into a thin layer.
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Using either a round cookie cutter or a round glass, cut out circles of dough. Press the dough into the muffin cups.
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Now it’s time to assemble these pizzas! Put a handful of grated cheddar in each muffin tin. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of shredded buffalo chicken and more cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Best. Snack. Ever.
Who doesn’t love taquitos? No one. The answer is no one.
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Buffalo Chicken Taquito Ingredients:
– 8 flour tortillas, soft taco size
– 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Wing Sauce
– 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
– olive oil
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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 4oo degrees. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the wing sauce. Mix.
2. Put 1-2 tablespoons of shredded chicken on each tortilla. Top with a handful of monterey jack cheese. Roll 'em up!
3. Place taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet. Brush each taquito with olive oil.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut in half. Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 4oo degrees. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the wing sauce. Mix. Put 1-2 tablespoons of shredded chicken on each tortilla. Top with a handful of monterey jack cheese. Roll 'em up!
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Place taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet. Brush each taquito with olive oil.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Cut your taquitos in half, and serve them up with some ranch dressing and hot sauce.
Go mini for the big game with sliders! Oh, and pretzel buns? So. Freaking. Good.
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Buffalo Chicken Slider Ingredients:
– Mini pretzel buns
– 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Wing Sauce
– 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
– ranch dressing
– lettuce
– tomatoes
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Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the wing sauce. Mix.
2. Cut the pretzel buns in half. Place the bottom half of each bun on a baking sheet. Top with shredded chicken and blue cheese.
3. Bake for 5-6 minutes, until cheese melts.
4. Spread ranch dressing on the top half of each bun. Finish off each slider with lettuce, tomato, and the top bun. Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the wing sauce. Mix. Cut the pretzel buns in half. Place the bottom half of each bun on a baking sheet. Top with shredded chicken and blue cheese.
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Bake for 5-6 minutes, until cheese melts. Spread ranch dressing on the top half of each bun. Finish off each slider with lettuce, tomato, and the top bun.
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NOM.
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Let’s plate up these appetizers!
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Serve them alongside some carrots, celery, and ranch dressing. Oh, and a few pints of beer. Don’t forget the beer.
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Now THAT’S a party platter. Go team!
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Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.
We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.
We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?
I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?
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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.
Did she announce the name of book no. 3?
YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.
Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.
Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.
And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.
There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.
When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?
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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.
She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.
When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?
Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.
She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.
As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.
However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.
Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.
I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!
Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?
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Onyx Storm
Yes!
TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.
Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"
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Football season is upon us — and that means it's time for some epic tailgate food! Even if you don't have a team to cheer for, there's one thing all humans can agree on: tailgate recipes are an absolute touchdown in the grub world. Whether you're a fan of the NFL, college ball, or just drinking and eating in parking lots, these tailgate food recipes score big. This tailgate food roundup is loaded with finger foods, sandwiches, and plenty of buffalo chicken. Scroll on for tailgating recipes that will have you rooting for game day.
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Elote
You can't go wrong with this Mexican street food recipe: corn on the cob covered in cotija cheese, garlic, mayo, cilantro, and a big ol' squeeze of lime. (via Brit + Co.)
Salt & Lavender
Jalapeño Poppers
Who can resist jalapeños stuffed with bacon, cheddar, *and* cream cheese on game day? (via Salt & Lavender)
Half Baked Harvest
Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Snack Mix
Upgrade your Chex mix big time with this easy snack recipe made with pretzels, Cheez-Its (or Goldfish... or both), everything bagel mix, and ranch seasoning. (via Half Baked Harvest)
The Hopeless Housewife
Chicken + Waffle Skewers
Chicken and waffles can be enjoyed in a stadium parking lot by skewering the two on a stick. Make each bite spicy by using this Korean fried chicken recipe! (via The Hopeless Housewife)
Amanda's Cookout
Turkey + Pepper Jack Roll-Ups
Prep these guys before the game. Use crescent roll dough to wrap turkey and spicy pepper jack cheese into a no-fuss bite. (via Amanda's Cookin')
Serenity in the Storm
Potato Tacos
Here's a recipe for more of a morning tailgate. When the game is early, whip up some breakfast potatoes on the grill, then taco them up in a tortilla and fresh avocado. (via Serenity in the Storm)
Whole and Heavenly Oven
Grilled Cornbread with Jalapeño Honey Butter
This cornbread makes for an excellent side dish to tailgate chili or dip! (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)
Cooking for Keeps
Sweet Potato Chips + Blue Cheese Dip
What could get better than this? Sweet potatoes, smokey, crispy bacon and tangy blue cheese combine together to master tailgate perfection! (via Cooking for Keeps)
Betty Crocker
Mini Buffalo Chicken Pies
If there's one food that's a staple of football season, it's buffalo chicken. Stuff it inside sweet pancake batter and bake in a muffin-sized tin for a perfectly balanced bite. (via Betty Crocker)
Culinary Hill
Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes
Potato skins turn bite-sized with this yummy tailgate food recipe that uses baby potatoes, sour cream, cheddar, bacon, and scallions. (via Culinary Hill)
She Knows
Mini Chili Cheese Dogs
The tailgate smorgasbord is robust, so you don't want to get full on just one dish. Cut this chili dog recipe into bite-size pieces so you can eat your dog and keep going with the rest of the fare, too. (via She Knows)
Pink Owl Kitchen
Cheese Cajun Chicken + Sausage Dip
Your tailgate pals won't be able to get enough of this cheesy, spicy, Cajun-inspired dip. Pair with some beer, and you're golden. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Southern Cheese Fries
These fries are *so* good, you'll want to sneak them into the stadium with you. Crinkle-cut fries (the best type of fries) are topped with the south's finest lineup — pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and a homemade pimento cheese sauce. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)
Running to the Kitchen
Buffalo Chicken Cheddar Broccoli Bites
Told ya buffalo chicken was a tailgate staple! It's even found its way into these healthy broccoli and cheddar white rice puffs. Be sure to serve them with the delicious avocado dipping sauce! (via Running to the Kitchen)
Well Plated
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
This one is an instant crowd-pleaser. Just make a pie or two of the spicy and cheesy combo, and be prepped to feed the whole tailgate team! (via Well Plated)
A Spicy Perspective
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs get a little something *extra* when pimento cheese is added to the filling. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Erica's Sweet Tooth
Cookie Dough Dip
Even the sweet stuff can get in on the tailgate food fun, especially when you transform this cookie dough dip into a sprinkle-coated football shape. Spread it on apple slices or pretzels to satisfy your sweet tooth before the game! (via Erica's Sweet Tooth)
Pizzazzerie
Football-Themed Pastry Sliders
Give your standard burgers a finger food spin by putting them between football-shaped puff pastry buns. Use cookie cutters to form your burger, cheese, and other toppings to match. (via Pizzazzerie)
A Classic Twist
Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites
Since you're tailgating in a parking lot, you won't have room for bowls of dip. Solve the problem by spooning hot buffalo dip into pastry cups, with a dollop of sour cream and chives on top. (via A Classic Twist)
Yummily Yours
Potato Chip Cups
Make these potato chip cups by using a muffin tin to shape strips of thinly sliced fresh potato. After they've baked and cooled, fill them with guac, salsa, or whatever your heart desires! (via Yummily Yours)
Averie Cooks
Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos
These topped nachos are hearty enough to feed a tailgate crowd – bring on the cheese! (via Averie Cooks)
Host the Toast
Pull-Apart Pretzel + Beer Cheese Dip
What's better than homemade soft pretzels? Pretzels that you can make in a skillet while simultaneously making the beer cheese dip to go with them. (via Host the Toast)
Barley & Sage
Brown Butter Turtle Brownies
Brown butter and homemade caramel make these blondies extra rich and delicious. (via Barley & Sage)
Half Baked Harvest
Mac n' Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini
It's cheesy and it's veggie loaded. Mac n' cheese is sandwiched between two slices of zucchini, then breaded and baked to tailgate food perfection. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Just a Taste
Focaccia Pizza
These pizza triangles, made on herby and thick focaccia bread, can be easily made in the oven or grill depending on where you tailgate. (via Just a Taste)
Most Hungry
Crispy Chickpeas
A little sweet, a little spicy, these crispy chickpeas can be eaten by the handful. (via Most Hungry)
Creole Contessa
Bacon Hot Dog Snack for Tailgating
As football season wears on, you'll grow tired of your standard hot dog. Call an audible and switch things up with this bacon and onion-topped dog. (via Creole Contessa)
Half Baked Harvest
Chipotle Cheddar + Corn Fritter Burgers
Here's your burger game plan: make a chipotle-spiced patty, smother it in fresh cheddar cheese, and top it with sweet corn fritters and guacamole for game time success. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Lifes Ambrosia
Garlic Parmesan Ranch Pretzels
You'll need all the energy you can get cheering on your team this season. Carb-load with these flavor-bursting pretzel bites! (via Life's Ambrosia)
Jenny Steffens
Football Whoopie Pies
Save room for dessert! You won't want to miss out on these football-shaped chocolate-filled whoopie pies. (via Jenny Steffens)
The Apple Crate
Mozzarella Cheese Balls
Mozzarella sticks morph into one-bite dippers that'll have you going back for seconds and thirds and fourths and… you get the gist. (via The Apple Crate)
The Galley Gourmet
Popcorn Shrimp Tailgate Recipe
We won't blame you if you miss the first quarter to finish off a basket of these lightly fried and super crispy shrimp. (via The Galley Gourmet)
Damn Delicious
Ham + Cheese Sliders
Who said all sliders had to have a burger patty between the bun? Use this soft poppy seed bun to sandwich melted cheese, tomato and ham instead. (via Damn Delicious)
Delicious by Dre
Spicy Macadamia Pretzels
Use store-bought pretzels, macadamia oil, and a homemade spice blend to make this crunchy, nutty, and spicy snack. (via Delicious by Dre)
Life's Ambrosia
Tailgate Fries
Made in a foil pouch, you can heat up these pockets filled with French fries, pulled pork, and coleslaw on your tailgate's grill. (via Life's Ambrosia)
Life Currents
Pizza Puffs Tailgate Appetizers
Make these pizza puffs with any toppings you desire — peppers, onions, mushrooms, or pepperoni. Any ingredient goes great in these mini-muffin sized bites! (via Life Currents)
The Right Recipe
Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites
You won't want to pass the plate once you've dug into these bacon-wrapped spuds. (via The Right Recipe)
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Mexican Potato Skins
Unlike standard potato skins, these guys aren't packed with bacon and cheese. Instead, they're loaded with Mexican flavors, like black beans, green chiles and enchilada sauce. (via Life Currents)
The Brewer & The Baker
Beer Caramelized Onion Dip
This onion dip puts all other dips to shame. It's made with sweet caramelized onions, hoppy beer, cream cheese, sour cream and smokey bacon for full flavor impact. (via The Brewer & The Baker)
The Kitchen Whisperer
Candied Sriracha Bacon-Wrapped Onion Rings
This one is a three-for-one when it comes to bar food favorites. Crispy onion rings, smokey bacon and a spicy Sriracha glaze combine for one mouthwatering bite. (via The Kitchen Whisperer)
The Baker Mama
Touchdown Brownies
These brownies are everything you could want in a tailgate dessert — gooey chocolate bars loaded with sweet caramel, chocolate chips, salty pretzels and toasted pecans. (via The Baker Mama)
Culinary Hill
Mexican Tortilla Roll-Ups
A quick and easy recipe that serves a crowd, these roll-ups mix green chiles, black olives, and cheddar with sour cream and cream cheese along with plenty of spices. (via Culinary Hill)
Brown Sugar
Walking Taco Burger Sliders
Tacos meet burgers in these easily transportable sliders. You can chow down on the salsa and tortilla topped patties while you make friends with the tailgate next door. (via Brown Sugar)
Whatever You Do
Spicy Grilled Wings
No worries on how to get crispy and juicy wings in a parking lot. This recipe calls for making the smothered and spicy wings right on the grill. (via Or Whatever You Do)
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Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.
Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.
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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!
We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.
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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”
What is the plot of Thunderbolts?
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Thunderbolts* Plot
Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.
Thunderbolts* Release Date
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Thunderbolts* Release Date
Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.
Who's on the Thunderbolts team?
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Thunderbolts* Cast
Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.
This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"
Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”
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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”
“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”
Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.
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