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Hannah John-Kamen returns to the MCU in Thunderbolts*, reprising her role as Ghost — a character who’s now less flickery rage-machine, more emotionally self-aware loner with sarcasm issues. The film trades in the usual spandex-and-quips formula for something darker: guilt, depression, shame, and what happens when the Avengers forget your name. It’s a Marvel movie by way of group therapy, and she’s here for it. The actress spoke with Kyle Meredith all about it, and you can listen to the episode above or wherever you get your podcasts.
John-Kamen breaks down how Ghost has evolved — more control, a cooler suit, and a lot less murder-y panic. She didn’t bother rewatching 2018’s Ant-Man and the Wasp, choosing instead to reenter the role like a totally different person, because, well, Ghost is a totally different person now. There’s also some talk about finding British sarcasm in the middle of emotional trauma, improv sessions with Wyatt Russell and Florence Pugh, and the existential experience of filming a Marvel movie that isn’t just a CGI fireworks display.
And of course, Ghost and the Thunderbolts New Avengers are returning for Avengers: Doomsday, which John-Kamen is gearing up for now. “I think it’s one of those things where it’s like, once you finish, it’s just amazing to have done this movie and it just being such a hit, and having that excitement to really start the next step of the character. It’s just all very exciting,” she says of Ghost’s future. “And obviously, you know, we’ve all signed the Marvel contract with our own blood aaying that we cannot say anything else or the Marvel helicopters will come over and take us out.”
In case playing a tortured ex-villain wasn’t enough, turns out John-Kamen also writes songs, plays piano, and is maybe about to collaborate with a Brit Award winner. So, you know, in her downtime between blockbusters and inevitable crossover appearances, she might also casually launch a music career. Some people just walk through walls; others do that and book studio time.
Listen to Hannah John-Kamen talk about Thunderbolts* and more in the new episode above or by watching the video below. Keep up on all the latest episodes by following Kyle Meredith With… on your favorite podcast platform; plus, check out all the series on the Consequence Podcast Network.
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