Harsh Vardhan
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a revered figure in the world of entertainment, known for her exceptional comedic talent and remarkable versatility. Her journey in the spotlight began with her appearances in ‘Saturday Night Live’ but it was her breakthrough role as Elaine Benes in the iconic TV series ‘Seinfeld‘ that catapulted her to stardom. Portraying the witty and neurotic character, Louis-Dreyfus became a household name and earned critical acclaim for her performance throughout the show’s nine-season run.
Following her success on ‘Seinfeld,’ Julia continued to shine in the world of television with her role as the bumbling Vice President-turned-President Selina Meyer in HBO’s political satire series ‘Veep.’ Her portrayal garnered widespread praise and a record-breaking haul of Emmy Awards, making her one of the most awarded actresses in Emmy history. Beyond television, Louis-Dreyfus has made significant contributions to film, theater, and sketch comedy, showcasing her incredible range and leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
With numerous accolades, including Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards, Louis-Dreyfus remains a beloved and influential figure, celebrated for her comedic genius and remarkable career spanning several decades. The actress’ most recent on-screen role was in the film ‘You Hurt My Feelings,’ in which she portrays the character Zora. Looking ahead, here is a compilation of her forthcoming projects.
1. Thunderbolts* (May 2, 2025)
MCU ‘Thunderbolts*’ is an upcoming superhero film directed by Jake Schreier, drawing inspiration from the eponymous comic team and positioned within the MCU’s fifth phase of cinematic releases. Serving as a sequel to ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp,’ ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,’ ‘Black Widow,’ and ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ it assumes the role of the thirty-sixth installment in the expansive Marvel Cinematic Universe and the thirteenth entry of Phase Five.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is slated to reprise her role as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in the film, sharing the screen with an ensemble cast including Lewis Pullman as Sentry, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, and Rachel Weisz as Melina Vostokoff. The story revolves around a band of supervillains recruited by the villainous and manipulative Valentina Allegra de Fontaine for a mission, only for the crew to fall into a trap from which escape is possible only if they work as a team. Currently in its post-production phase, ‘Thunderbolts*’ is eagerly anticipated by fans and is scheduled for release on May 2, 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
2. Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie (February 20, 2026)
‘Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie’ is an Amazon MGM Studios-backed live-action movie based on Leonie Swann’s internationally bestselling novel ‘Three Bags Full.’ The story, adapted by Craig Mazin, follows George Hardy, a shepherd who reads murder mystery stories to his sheep. The flock understands everything he says and discusses it later. George dies mysteriously one day, and the sheep figure out that he has been murdered. They thus leave their meadow and set out to the human world, for the first time, to find who killed their dear friend. Meanwhile, Tim Derry, the local cop, is useless. Hugh Jackman plays Geroge Hardy, and Nicholas Braun plays Tim Derry. The rest of the cast includes Louis-Dreyfus, Molly Gordon, Nicholas Galitzine, Emma Thompson, and Hong Chau. ‘Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie’ is in its post-production phase and will have a worldwide theatrical release on February 20, 2026.
3. Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me (TBA)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus will lent her voice in the upcoming animation drama movie titled ‘Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me.’ The plot centers on a young woman who is forced to return to the conservative small town where her bizarre family lives, to take care of her mother, having to deal with the cruel reality of her mom’s Alzheimer disease and become the daughter they need. Leah Nelson will helm the project that has been written by Leah Nelson and Trev Renney, based on the graphic novel by Sarah Leavitt. The voice cast also includes Abbi Jacobson, Bryan Cranston, Seth Rogen, Pamela Adlon, Bowen Yang, and Sarah Silverman. The film is in its pre-production phase, and more details are awaited.
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