![]() ![]() The April release of Avengers: Infinity War was the first of a two-film event that essentially serves as a climactic cinematic event for the MCU as a whole, possibly leading to a moment in which OGs like Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark/Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and, of course, Evans’s Steve Rogers/Captain America step aside to make room for MCU newcomers like Chadwick Boseman’s box-office-obliterating Black Panther and Brie Larson’s debuting Captain Marvel.Īs Evans explained to The Telegraph last year upon news of his Avengers 4 contract extension: Interestingly, Evans might not be put out to pasture alone. Thus, Evans’s desire to move on from the MCU will likely prove fortuitous for Stan. the Winter Soldier, who is played by Sebastian Stan in the MCU. Rogers was subsequently replaced in the iconic stars-and-striped costume by his former sidekick-turned super-powered cybernetically-enhanced agent, Bucky Barnes, a.k.a. 2016’s Captain America: Civil War managed to avoid Rogers’s tragic original comic book storyline fate of becoming a martyr in the epilogue of the titular hero-on-hero hullaballoo. However, Evans’s exit may not necessarily signal the end of the Captain America concept in the MCU, with fellow MCU star Sebastian Stan waiting in the wings. While we never truly say “never” in the entertainment game, it does sound as if Avengers 4 will serve as the absolute final time that Evans will don a costume (be it the nomadic dark blue one, or the familiar stars and stripes), as Marvel’s super-powered patriot.įurther reading: Avengers: Endgame Trailer Breakdown and Analysis Confirming that he has no plans to overstay his welcome as Steve Rogers/Captain America beyond the contract-extending Avengers 4, Evans explains of his MCU tenure, “you want to get off the train before they push you off.” ![]() Indeed, while Chris Evans spent the past few years teasing that the horizon of Steve Rogers’s ultimate destination was in sight, his comments about his MCU future in an interview with The New York Times earlier this year was the most substantive indication of plans to put down his proverbial shield. To everyone in front of the camera, behind the camera, and in the audience, thank you for the memories! Eternally grateful.- Chris Evans October 4, 2018 Playing this role over the last 8 years has been an honor. It was an emotional day to say the least. In the comic books, Walker starts out as a small-town guy who is inspired to serve his country and grow up to be just like his military pilot older brother and army veteran father.Officially wrapped on Avengers 4. If The Falcon and the Winter Soldier decides to follow the comics, then Walker will likely become a villain-like character in the Disney+ series. Who is the new Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier? government uses the shield to prop up a new Captain America to defend the country - and that's where Walker comes in. Steve Rogers ( Chris Evans), decides to retire at the end of Avengers: Endgame, we see him hand his powerful shield over to Sam. ![]() After the original Captain America, a.k.a. Moments later, a new Captain America steps out wielding the hero's iconic shield and receives a warm ovation from the crowd.Īs we'll soon learn in the series, the mysterious man underneath Cap's uniform is John Walker ( Wyatt Russell), also known by his codename U.S. government introduce a new hero to the country. Warning: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 1 spoilers below.Īt the end of the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (which is out now on Disney+, by the way), we see Sam ( Anthony Mackie) watching the U.S.
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