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Marvel movies are known for captivating audiences with their expansive array of movies and shows. However, sometimes, the deleted scenes hold the key to uncharted narrative stories. Yondu, played by Michael Rooker in the MCU, has been the subject of a deleted scene, as he takes center stage in Chris Hemsworth’sThor: Ragnarokto break the fourth wall long before Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk engaged in similar antics on her Disney+ show.
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Yondu Breaks the Fourth Wall in a Deleted Scene
In a surprising twist, a deleted scene fromTaika Waititi’s2017 MCU filmThor: Ragnarokis shedding light on a pivotal moment that could have changed the course of the MCU. The unreleased scene, exclusively available in bonus featurettes on Vudu, brings backMichael Rooker’sYondu from the dead.
It features Hela asking Skurge to execute a nameless god before Yondu interrupts the execution as he emerges among a crowd of Asgardians and asks for the direction of“Kevin and Lou’s offices.”He moves out of the frame once told the same, telling Skurge to“Go ahead, proceed.”
The character seems to be referring to Marvel headKevin Feigeand producer Louis D’Esposito in the scene. This would have marked the first instance for an MCU character to break the fourth wall in a manner unseen before in the MCU, even predating Tatiana Maslany’s Disney+ showShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
While fans have been wondering why the studio would bring back a dead character just to break the fourth wall, theGuardians of the Galaxydirector has explained what went on behind the now-deleted scene inThor: Ragnarok.
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James Gunn Explained How Yondu Ended up inThor: Ragnarok
Introduced in James Gunn’s 2014 film, Michael Rooker’s Yondu died inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.Once fans noticed his bride cameo inThor: Ragnarok’sHD digital release, they started wondering what really went on behind the scenes.
The director ofGuardians of the Galaxylater took to Twitter to reveal that the scene was never meant to be in the final cut.As perComicbook, he explained on X (Twitter) that“Rooker was at the lot shooting his bit for the Guardians Mission Breakout ride/Halloween version”when he stepped on the set ofThorto“goof around.”
TheWhite Elephantactor later confirmed the same as he replied to Gunn, saying,“This is correct.”Gunn has been very firm on his decision to keep Yondu dead, as he once said as long as he is around, Yondu would never come back to life, as his“passing needs to mean something.”
Guardians of the Galaxyfilm series andThor: Ragnarokare available to stream on Disney+.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
