Are Yelena and Natasha sisters in the comics?

Are Yelena and Natasha sisters in the comics?

With the first Black Widow movie making its Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, it brings with it a comic book character that also shared the codename with Natasha Romanoff. Yelena Belova, brought to life by Florence Pugh, joins the MCU as Natasha's "little sister" in the Red Room program.

Is Yelena Belova a villain in Black Widow?

BACK TO HER ROOTS. On the surface level, it appears Belova is returning to her roots as an antagonist. With her sister gone, Belova might be going back to the only thing she knows. Belova worked as a mercenary for the Red Room for years before accidentally receiving the mind-control antidote.

Is Yelena Belova a villain?

Type of Villain Crimson Widow (Yelena Belova) is a KGB operative who was a replacement for Black Widow after she joined S.H.I.E.L.D. Unlike Natasha who has red hair, she has blonde hair. She's just as good as a fighter as Black Widow but is more ruthless and will kill someone in order to get the job done.

Will Yelena be in Hawkeye?

As audiences who have seen Black Widow know, Florence Pugh will reprise her role as Yelena Belova. Directors for Hawkeye include Bert and Bertie, as well as Saturday Night Live director Rhys Thomas. Jonathan Igla (Mad Men, Pitch) is writing.

Who is Black Widow's dad?

Ivan Romanoff In a deleted scene from Captain America: Civil War, it is revealed that Black Widow's father is Ivan Romanoff.

Who is Yelena Belova in Marvel Cinematic Universe?

• Florence Pugh. Yelena Belova is an elite spy and assassin who received her training in the Red Room, the same institution which trained Natasha Romanoff.

Who is playing Yelena Belova in Black Widow?

• Florence Pugh will portray Yelena Belova in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Pugh will make her debut appearance in the upcoming film Black Widow (2021). This version is a sister-figure to Natasha Romanoff who was trained in the Red Room as a Black Widow. Pugh will reprise her role in the Disney+ miniseries Hawkeye (2021).

Why was Yelena sent to the Red Room?

• When the United States and Russian governments sent Natasha Romanova after the Deathless Frenzy, Yuri Stalyenko sent Yelena from the Red Room, at her own insistence, to shadow Natasha to ensure that the serum ended up in Russian hands.

How did Yelena Belova get into the Thunderbolts?

• Yelena Belova appeared to join Osborn's Thunderbolts. However it was eventually revealed to be actually Natasha Romanova in disguise, acting as a double agent for Nick Fury. She believed she was disguised as Belova on Fury's behalf, planted for Osborn to find and invite into the Thunderbolts.