Which Role Made Florence Pugh Fall Into Coma? Actress Opens Up

Hollywood star Florence Pugh recently opened up about the intense toll of performing a daring stunt for Marvel’s highly anticipated film Thunderbolts*. Reprising her role as Yelena Belova, Pugh joined a star-studded cast that includes Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

In an interview, Pugh shared that she completed a jaw-dropping jump from Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, the world’s second-tallest building. The production team of Marvel did not want to let her do the stunt because of insurance issues initially.

“They said they don’t think it’s going to happen because it’s a crazy insurance ordeal. I was like, what the f–k? Of course, we are!” Florence Pugh recalled.

Not one to back down, Pugh personally emailed Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige to push for approval—and it worked. Marvel later shared behind-the-scenes footage of the actor’s bold leap, which quickly gained attention online.

While the moment was exhilarating, it left her completely drained. “When I got home, I went into what I can only say is like a three-hour coma, like just deep, deep sleep. My brain was obviously trying to focus and process everything,” Pugh explained.

Thunderbolts* is set to hit theaters on May 2, promising adrenaline and drama.

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