The article discusses the significant reduction of Taskmaster's role in the Thunderbolts film, as originally envisioned by screenwriter Eric Pearson. The character, portrayed by Olga Kurylenko, is derived from her backstory in Black Widow, where her abilities and legacy as the weaponized daughter of Dreykov were prominent. Pearson expressed his shock upon realizing the changes during an early screening, noting that the character's potential for development was not fully realized in the final cut, leaving fans speculating about her minimal appearance in promos.
"I was shocked to see how much they had reduced her role. The vision that we had for Taskmaster was much more expansive and impactful, which made her absence even more glaring in the final cut."
"Antonia's evolution from a villain in Black Widow to a mercenary in Thunderbolts* could have opened up numerous rich story arcs, especially being the daughter of Dreykov."
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