![]() In episode two, we see Sam arrested during a stop and search. Smartly though, Disney decided to make him turn it down – instead building an entire six-episode series around the weight and responsibility of wearing the flag, especially for a Black man. With old Cap now retired, the shield was passed to Sam Wilson (aka Falcon) at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Coming as he does from an era of Marvel comics when patriotism was considered far less problematic, Captain America’s partially defrosted politics have always felt slightly at odds with the modern world – something Marvel have barely touched upon until The Falcon And The Winter Soldier.Ĭhris Evans as Captain America in the MCU. If the MCU were set in the UK instead of the States, comics character ‘ Captain Britain‘ would be Nigel Farage’s wet dream – a Tommy Robinson-esque action figure who punches injustice with the righteous fist of God and Country. Wrapped in a Stars and Stripes onesie, Captain America was always a walking political statement. Read more: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale recap: O captain! Our new captain!.So, why did he always look like the least interesting person on screen? Part of the problem might have been the flag. Far from being the worst Avenger (*cough Hawkeye cough*), he comes with an amazing backstory, a big emotional drive and a cool-looking shield/frisbee to use in battle. Without Iron Man’s humour, Hulk’s heft and Thor’s… humour and heft, Cap was a frontman constantly upstaged by the rest of his band. It’s a much heavier burden than just it’s weight alone.Captain America has always had a bit of a problem. The shield is so much more than a weapon. ![]() This is not only the best case scenario for Sam, but it also offers up some great inner turmoil of not wanting to let his friend and the legend down now that he is holding the shield. But, as the show is called The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, it seems that he will keep what he has built, rather than work in the shadows of a legend. The moniker will stay the same.”Īfter the release of promo art at D23, showcasing a star-spangled upgrade to Falcon’s look, many fans felt he would be the new Cap. “ I am The Falcon, I will always be The Falcon. I will always be the Falcon" #D23 #WinterSoldier /lGZj3KS3rn ![]() Speaking with Variety, Mackie put to rest the rumors of him becoming the new Captain.Īnthony Mackie: "I am the Falcon. However, unlike the comic books, Falcon is going to retain his name, rather than adopting the Captain America moniker. This was effectively a passing of the torch, akin to the comic books. But, what does that mean for the man himself?Īt the end of Endgame, Old Man Cap arrived in 2023 and offered up his shield to Anthony Mackie’s character, Sam Wilson. Falcon has a far different adventure ahead with his cohort, as he now holds a mantle most important. Barnes, the former Winter Soldier, is looking to right the wrongs of his brainwashed time as an assassin for Hydra. While we lost some great ones to sacrifice, others to retirement, some heroes are looking to continue their story and take it to another level. ![]() But, it also gave us the beginning of a new journey for many others. Avengers: Endgame, the highest grossing movie of all time, gave us a fitting end to many of our favorite heroes’ stories. ![]()
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