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Marvel Star's Surprising Regrets About His Memorable Villain
By Chris Snellgrove
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Jude Law seems to be one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood…he has had an absolute slew of roles, and to his credit, he seems to make each one very distinct from the ones that came before. For example, he played a surprise villain in the hit film Captain Marvel. Jude Law is proud of the Marvel villain he brought to life, but he does have some regrets, saying in a recent Variety interview, “I wish I’d been allowed to have a bit more fun with the part.”
Before expressing those regrets, Jude Law expressed how much he enjoyed playing the villainous Yon-Rogg, saying “That, for me, was the height of Marvel.” Regarding the studio, he noted that “I don’t think there was much more they could get” out of his mentor-turned-heel character. Nonetheless, he “wanted to lean into the humor more,” and he went on to elaborate on how he wished he could have played the character differently and just how uncomfortable his goofy costume really was.
While Jude Law emphasized that Captain Marvel “was a really good experience,” he went on to describe exactly how he thought his character could have been portrayed with a bit more humor. “I wanted him to be more arch,” he said. That makes sense, really, as the Yon-Rogg we saw onscreen seemed to have exactly two gears: stern mentor and screaming jerk.
Beyond the changes Jude Law wanted to make to his Captain Marvel character, he also had a complaint shared by many MCU stars: namely, that the costumes they have to wear are profoundly uncomfortable. “Those suits are hard to move in because they’re thick rubber,” he said. His futuristic uniform would have likely been uncomfortable no matter what, but he went on to describe how the discomfort was heightened by his stunt training.
“You go to stunt camp for a couple of months, where you’re doing all these fight rehearsals and learning to do all this stuff,” he said. As soon as Jude Law put on his Marvel character’s duds, however, he realized that the thick rubber costume hindered his flexibility: “I can’t touch my toes!” Before shooting, this left him with a troubling question: “how am I going to do all that stuff with this thing on?”
Jude Law’s struggles with his Marvel costume had an ultimately happy ending: “you figure it out,” he said. It’s tough to deny that he learned his way around this rubber suit quite well, leading to some very memorable fight scenes in Captain Marvel. While he returned via flashbacks in The Marvels, the sheer discomfort of the costume might explain why we haven’t seen future appearances of Yon-Rogg. Should Law decide to return yet again, though, his character could make for a fun wildcard as the MCU continues to explore its cosmic boundaries.
While we really enjoyed the film, Jude Law’s complaints about his Captain Marvel character seem perfectly valid…other bad guys like Loki and Agatha have proven that MCU villains can be menacing while still being very funny. Of course, given the historic failure of The Marvels, the odds of his character coming back to the big screen seem lower than ever before. With a rumored Marvel reboot around the corner, though, it’s always possible that the return of Law’s memorably misogynistic heel is closer than any of us realize.
Source: Variety
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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