Emil Blonsky (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Emil Blonsky, also known as the Abomination, is a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, he is portrayed by actor Tim Roth. Blonsky is introduced in the movie The Incredible Hulk (2008), where he serves as an antagonist to Bruce Banner, the Hulk.

Emil Blonsky is a British-Soviet special forces agent who becomes the primary antagonist in The Incredible Hulk. Driven by ambition and a desire for power, he is injected with a variant of the serum that transformed Bruce Banner into the Hulk. This transformation enhances his strength and agility but also leads to a monstrous appearance, becoming known as the Abomination.

In the movie, Blonsky is tasked with capturing the Hulk. After a confrontation with Banner, he undergoes a transformation into the Abomination, gaining incredible powers. He becomes a formidable foe for the Hulk, culminating in a major battle in Harlem.

After his debut in The Incredible Hulk, Emil Blonsky's character is referenced in other MCU projects. Tim Roth reprised his role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), and the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, which premiered in 2022. The series explores Blonsky's life post-transformation, depicting him as a more complex character who has sought redemption.

Throughout his appearances, Blonsky is portrayed as a soldier driven by a desire for strength and power, but he also shows a more nuanced side that reflects his struggles with identity and transformation.

Blonsky's evolution reflects the MCU's approach to characters, blending traditional comic book narratives with deeper thematic explorations.

Appearances

Movie appearances

Year	Movie	Portrayed by
2008	The Incredible Hulk	Tim Roth
2021	Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Television appearances

Year	Television series	Seasons	Episodes	Portrayed by
2022	She-Hulk: Attorney at Law	1	9	Tim Roth