May 2, 2025 • 3 mins
Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins TJ Zwarych of Agents of Fandom to discuss her role as La Contessa Valentina Allegra De Fontaine in the newest Marvel Studios film, Thunderbolts*! She discusses which aspects of Val's character she's most excited for fans to see, her favorite MCU films, which Marvel actors she most wants to work with as well as sharing her theory about a potential relationship between Valentina and Nick Fury.
Check out our full Thunderbolts* review here: https://agentsoffandom.com/thunderbolts-review/
Don't miss our in-depth breakdown of Thunderbolts* with MCU: Reign of Marvel Studios author Dave Gonzales: https://www.youtube.com/live/XYMPrRSXkJg?si=3eApkxrfPkAVxCWO
Check out our interview with Thunderbolts* Director Jake Schreier: https://youtu.be/1uB2vhPxcIU?si=ulqVqkTQIWV2C3Fu
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Check out our full Thunderbolts* review here: https://agentsoffandom.com/thunderbolts-review/
Don't miss our in-depth breakdown of Thunderbolts* with MCU: Reign of Marvel Studios author Dave Gonzales: https://www.youtube.com/live/XYMPrRSXkJg?si=3eApkxrfPkAVxCWO
Check out our interview with Thunderbolts* Director Jake Schreier: https://youtu.be/1uB2vhPxcIU?si=ulqVqkTQIWV2C3Fu
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Speaker 1 (00:09):
Thank you so much for joining me. You've had your
character Val has had a very charismatic but basically just
a tease in the MCU so far that Thunderbolt shall
get some more screen time. What are you most looking
forward to fans learning about her character?
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Oh, my goodness, well, I think I'm most looking forward
to people getting to know this villain anti villain better.
You get a sense of why she's built the way
she is, and you also get to really see her
in action, being a manipulator and being a few steps
(00:44):
ahead of everybody, and then even when she is a
few steps behind, she pivots pretty quickly, and that's kind
of cool to see in action.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
I think, very similar characteristics to Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury. Yeah,
those two have a very close relationship in comics.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
Yes, in comics they do.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
What do you think your vow would think of Samuel
Jackson's Nick Fury? Do you think they've met off screen
somewhere before?
Speaker 2 (01:09):
I do? I mean I think because in the comics,
don't they have a relationship, like a proper relationship. Yeah,
so let's say maybe they had a proper relationship. I
like it.
Speaker 1 (01:19):
I like it so much of yourself, Samuel Jackson, Robert
Downey Jr. There's so many iconic and truly incredible actors
now in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Are there any that
you haven't had a chance to work with yet that,
oh my goodness, you would love to team up with? It? Something?
Speaker 2 (01:34):
So many? I mean, there's so many that I haven't
worked with and I'd love to. I haven't worked with
Robert Downey Junior. I'd love to work with Mark Ruffalo.
I mean, I'd love to work with Scarlett Johanson, but
of course she's been expired in the universe. But you know,
you never know. I mean, yes, it's comic books exactly.
(01:56):
You can you can turn things on its head.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
Awesome. And if I remember reading just the other day
that you were excited to join the MCU because you
want to impress your sons. You wanted them to think
you were cool.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Have you gone a chance to either since joining or
prior to joining, watch any of the movies? Do you
have a favorite that stands out? Does your favorite Marvel movie?
Speaker 2 (02:18):
Oh you mean one that I'm not in?
Speaker 1 (02:20):
Yeah?
Speaker 2 (02:20):
Oh, absolutely, I loved if You're in it? No, no, no, no,
I love Guardians of the Galaxy. I loved iron Man,
I love Black Panther, loved I mean, just to name
a few.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
If val got a chance to go on your podcast
share some wisdom with you and with the world, what
would be What do you think val could share it
with you on your own pod?
Speaker 2 (02:51):
I think I would never invite Valentina to be a
guest in my podcast because I'm looking to have in
depth conversation with women who are honest and wise. I
guess you could say vows a little bit wise, but
she's not somebody who's whose life experience I would trust.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
The final question for you is Elaine Bennis's dance moves
are so iconic they've stood the test of time. What
would be valves go to dance move?
Speaker 2 (03:25):
I think Valves are very good dancer. Yeah, I think
she's swab and I think she's got moves.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Thank you so much for everything. Have a great rest
of the night.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
I appreciate it. Thank you, mu
Thank you so much for joining me. You've had your
character Val has had a very charismatic but basically just
a tease in the MCU so far that Thunderbolt shall
get some more screen time. What are you most looking
forward to fans learning about her character?
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Oh, my goodness, well, I think I'm most looking forward
to people getting to know this villain anti villain better.
You get a sense of why she's built the way
she is, and you also get to really see her
in action, being a manipulator and being a few steps
(00:44):
ahead of everybody, and then even when she is a
few steps behind, she pivots pretty quickly, and that's kind
of cool to see in action.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
I think, very similar characteristics to Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury. Yeah,
those two have a very close relationship in comics.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
Yes, in comics they do.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
What do you think your vow would think of Samuel
Jackson's Nick Fury? Do you think they've met off screen
somewhere before?
Speaker 2 (01:09):
I do? I mean I think because in the comics,
don't they have a relationship, like a proper relationship. Yeah,
so let's say maybe they had a proper relationship. I
like it.
Speaker 1 (01:19):
I like it so much of yourself, Samuel Jackson, Robert
Downey Jr. There's so many iconic and truly incredible actors
now in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Are there any that
you haven't had a chance to work with yet that,
oh my goodness, you would love to team up with? It? Something?
Speaker 2 (01:34):
So many? I mean, there's so many that I haven't
worked with and I'd love to. I haven't worked with
Robert Downey Junior. I'd love to work with Mark Ruffalo.
I mean, I'd love to work with Scarlett Johanson, but
of course she's been expired in the universe. But you know,
you never know. I mean, yes, it's comic books exactly.
(01:56):
You can you can turn things on its head.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
Awesome. And if I remember reading just the other day
that you were excited to join the MCU because you
want to impress your sons. You wanted them to think
you were cool.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Have you gone a chance to either since joining or
prior to joining, watch any of the movies? Do you
have a favorite that stands out? Does your favorite Marvel movie?
Speaker 2 (02:18):
Oh you mean one that I'm not in?
Speaker 1 (02:20):
Yeah?
Speaker 2 (02:20):
Oh, absolutely, I loved if You're in it? No, no, no, no,
I love Guardians of the Galaxy. I loved iron Man,
I love Black Panther, loved I mean, just to name
a few.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
If val got a chance to go on your podcast
share some wisdom with you and with the world, what
would be What do you think val could share it
with you on your own pod?
Speaker 2 (02:51):
I think I would never invite Valentina to be a
guest in my podcast because I'm looking to have in
depth conversation with women who are honest and wise. I
guess you could say vows a little bit wise, but
she's not somebody who's whose life experience I would trust.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
The final question for you is Elaine Bennis's dance moves
are so iconic they've stood the test of time. What
would be valves go to dance move?
Speaker 2 (03:25):
I think Valves are very good dancer. Yeah, I think
she's swab and I think she's got moves.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Thank you so much for everything. Have a great rest
of the night.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
I appreciate it. Thank you, mu
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