The Cosmic Circus has shared new intel about Captain America: New World Order, including the fact a character called Leila Taylor looks set to be Sam Wilson's love interest in the movie.
Despite rumours that Diamondback is going to fill that role, the site believes Xosha Roquemore is playing Leila and that the two characters will not be one and the same. The character, who does originate from the comic books, was introduced by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. in 1971.
As Sam's girlfriend, she was frequently portrayed as a damsel in distress and hasn't really been seen since the 2000s. An advocate for equal rights as well as a reporter, you can probably imagine how she'll factor into this story. After all, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier ended up being surprisingly political, tackling racism and prejudice head-on.
The site also shares an update on Sebastian Stan's Bucky. Despite being paired up with the MCU's new Captain America in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, there's been no official mention of him playing a role in New World Order.
Apparently, the plan is for him to "have one or two scenes" before he heads off to join the Thunderbolts, so we don't anticipate this being much more than a cameo. On the one hand, that's a real shame, particularly as Sam and Bucky really bonded over the course of that Disney+ series. Then again, it only feels right that this is fully Sam's movie.
Finally, it's claimed Tim Blake Nelson's villainous Leader "[is] green and going to be very comic-accurate." His transformation was only hinted at in The Incredible Hulk, so we're sure that's something you'll all welcome.
Very little is known about Captain America: New World Order, though it's shaping up to be a pretty busy movie, especially with Harrison Ford set to make his MCU debut as General "Thunderbolt" Ross. If we're lucky, the plan is for the new Cap to square off against Red Hulk.
Captain America: New World Order is set to be released on May 3, 2024.