The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
is set to begin the
MCU
’s second Disney+ endeavor in just one week. Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan are set to return as the titular roles respectfully, and the series will take place after the events of
Avengers: Endgame
to
give fans an even better look at the world post Blip.
While there are so many questions fans want answered
, it is confirmed that Baron Zemo and Sharon Carter will return, and viewers will be introduced to U.S. Agent.
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The official description for the show says the two heroes will
“team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities – and their patience.”
For fans of the
Captain America
trilogy, this will surely act as a spirit successor as all of these characters had a connection with Steve Rogers. The shadow of Captain America will be looming over their head, and it has been revealed that living up to his legacy may be unwanted.
THE BURDEN OF CAPTAIN AMERICA
In a recent interview with
The New York Times
, Anthony Mackie revealed receiving Captain America’s shield at the end of
Avengers: Endgame
“wasn’t an opportunity — it was a major burden.”
Mackie continued saying that Sam Wilson
“wasn’t looking for a promotion at work.”
“It wasn’t a thing of him sitting back and waiting for the shield. He wasn’t looking for a promotion at work.”
WILL FALCON TAKE THE CAPTAIN AMERICA MANTLE?
When Steve Rogers decided to gave his shield to Sam Wilson, many fans saw this as a passing of the torch moment. The complexity of Wilson’s response to Cap when asked how it feels, “like it’s someone else’s,” seems even more powerful after reading Mackie’s quote. Is Sam Wilson annoyed that Rogers left them to live out his idyllic life with Peggy? Maybe he’s bothered that he didn’t give the shield to Bucky, who is more super-powered than himself.
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Sam wasn’t looking for a promotion, and why should he have been? For the last four years, The Falcon has worked under Captain America; he’s been a great wingman (no pun intended) but never been a leader. Then, he dusted away and was gone for five years. Now he’s back and suddenly being handed the burden of living up to the impeccable legacy of Steve Rogers. This would be anyone’s natural reaction, and it is delightful to see that this show will delve deep into Wilson’s psyche.
After all, Wilson is just a normal human with an incredible ability to fly with robotic wings strapped to his back. He has no super serum, no genius-level IQ; he’s just a soldier who will fight for the greater good.
Knowing that they will touch on Wilson’s backstory
, this should give fans a reason to celebrate that this show will give a long look at these characters and set them up for the future. Will Sam Wilson become Captain America?
These questions will start to be answered when
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
kicks off March 19, 2021, on Disney+.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
is set to begin the
MCU
’s second Disney+ endeavor in just one week. Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan are set to return as the titular roles respectfully, and the series will take place after the events of
Avengers: Endgame
to
give fans an even better look at the world post Blip.
While there are so many questions fans want answered
, it is confirmed that Baron Zemo and Sharon Carter will return, and viewers will be introduced to U.S. Agent.
ADVERTISEMENT
The official description for the show says the two heroes will
“team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities – and their patience.”
For fans of the
Captain America
trilogy, this will surely act as a spirit successor as all of these characters had a connection with Steve Rogers. The shadow of Captain America will be looming over their head, and it has been revealed that living up to his legacy may be unwanted.
THE BURDEN OF CAPTAIN AMERICA
In a recent interview with
The New York Times
, Anthony Mackie revealed receiving Captain America’s shield at the end of
Avengers: Endgame
“wasn’t an opportunity — it was a major burden.”
Mackie continued saying that Sam Wilson
“wasn’t looking for a promotion at work.”
WILL FALCON TAKE THE CAPTAIN AMERICA MANTLE?
When Steve Rogers decided to gave his shield to Sam Wilson, many fans saw this as a passing of the torch moment. The complexity of Wilson’s response to Cap when asked how it feels, “like it’s someone else’s,” seems even more powerful after reading Mackie’s quote. Is Sam Wilson annoyed that Rogers left them to live out his idyllic life with Peggy? Maybe he’s bothered that he didn’t give the shield to Bucky, who is more super-powered than himself.
“It wasn’t a thing of him sitting back and waiting for the shield. He wasn’t looking for a promotion at work.”
Sam wasn’t looking for a promotion, and why should he have been? For the last four years, The Falcon has worked under Captain America; he’s been a great wingman (no pun intended) but never been a leader. Then, he dusted away and was gone for five years. Now he’s back and suddenly being handed the burden of living up to the impeccable legacy of Steve Rogers. This would be anyone’s natural reaction, and it is delightful to see that this show will delve deep into Wilson’s psyche.
After all, Wilson is just a normal human with an incredible ability to fly with robotic wings strapped to his back. He has no super serum, no genius-level IQ; he’s just a soldier who will fight for the greater good.
Knowing that they will touch on Wilson’s backstory
, this should give fans a reason to celebrate that this show will give a long look at these characters and set them up for the future. Will Sam Wilson become Captain America?
These questions will start to be answered when
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
kicks off March 19, 2021, on Disney+.
