Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s hair in theMCUis a different color than in the comics thanks to actressJulia Louis-Dreyfus.

Valentina, or Val for short, was first introduced in the MCU inThe Falcon and the Winter Solider.

In the series, she worked to recruitWyatt Russell’sJohn Walkerto what will eventually be the Thunderbolts team.

Julia Louis Dreyfus, Marvel, US Agent

I thought purple would make it a little more of this world today.

And I didnt want her to look too much like Cruella."

‘“She was then contacted for the role of Valentina shortly after.

Val, Black Widow, MCU

The actress also revealed that she had some other requests for the character.

According to Louis-Dreyfus, she"pitched"the idea of Val having some fight scenes inThunderbolts.

I havent seen the script yet well see if that happens.”

Val, Marvel Comics

I guess Id better get in shape."

As far as her wish for fighting at some point inThunderbolts, anything is possible.

Thunderboltscomes to theaters on July 26, 2024.

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