American actor, David Kenneth Harbour will be part of the upcoming Marvel movie, Black Widow. David Harbour is best known for his role as Jim Hopper in the Netflix web series, Stranger Things. We last saw David Harbour on the big screen in the movie, Hellboy which was released this year. He played the role of Hellboy aka Anung Un Rama. This time, Harbour will be seen playing the role of Red Guardian in the movie, Black Widow.
Who is Red Guardian?
Red Guardian aka Alexei Shostakov has appeared several times in the American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Alexei Shostakov was born in Moscow. He was the husband of Natasha Romanova aka Black Widow. The couple became agents of the Soviets. He was one of the most acclaimed pilots of the Soviets Union during World War II.
Where was Red Guardian last seen?
Red Guardian appeared in The Avengers #43 (1967). Red Guardian aka Alexei Shostakov has been a long-time agent of the KGB.
What is the Story of the Black Widow movie?
The story begins from her days in Russia as a KGB trained spy, martial artist and executioner. During World War II, Natasha falls in love with Alexei Shostakov, a Russian pilot and gets married. Unfortunately, Alexi Shostakov lost his life during the war. Later, it was found that Alexei Shostakov, was alive and recruited into the KGB.
Sometime later, Natasha joined S.H.I.E.L.D. It depicts her confrontation with the Winter Soldier aka Bucky Barnes. It also focuses on the breakup of U.S.S.R. and attempts on her life by S.H.I.E.L.D. Finally, she shifted her base to New York.
Who are the actors in the Black Widow movie?
Scarlett Johansson will play the role of Black Widow aka Natasha Romanova. David Harbour will play the role of Natasha’s husband, Alexei Shostakov. Rachel Weisz will play the role of Melina Vostokoff / Iron Maiden. Florence Pugh will be seen as Yelena Belova and OT Fagbenle as Mason. Antony Macie will play the role of Falcon and Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier will be seen in this movie.
When is the movie Black Widow releasing?
The movie on Black Widow is slated for release in May 2020.