CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD - Shira Hass' Sabra WILL Be Israeli In The Movie

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD - Shira Hass' Sabra WILL Be Israeli In The Movie

We now have confirmation that Sabra (Shira Hass) will still be Israeli in Captain America: Brave New World despite being reimagined as a former Black Widow...

By MarkCassidy - Jul 17, 2024 09:07 PM EST

Marvel Studios' decision to introduce Israeli superhero Sabra in Captain America: Brave New World was met with some backlash when Shira Hass' casting was first announced, and the controversy was reignited after the release of the first trailer last week.

In the comics, Sabra, aka Ruth Bat-Seraph, is a mutant with superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, endurance, and stamina. She first appeared in the pages of The Incredible Hulk back in 1980 as a Mossad (the Israeli Secret Service) agent.

Marvel soon revealed that this part of her origin will be altered, and the character will be reimagined as a former Black Widow - but we now have confirmation that Ruth will still be Israeli in the film.

According to The Wrap, Sabra (this name will likely be dropped) will speak "with an Israeli accent, and is an Israeli former Black Widow who now serves as a high-ranking U.S. government official in President Ross’ (Harrison Ford) administration."

The American Jewish Committee responded with the following: “If true, we are glad that Marvel recognized how essential Sabra’s Israeli identity is to her character. Superheroes have enough things to worry about. Identity politics shouldn’t be one of them.”

Deborah Camiel, Director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Media & Entertainment Institute, added: “We’re pleased to learn that Sabra will be retaining her Israeli identity in ‘Captain America, Brave New World,’ and is still being portrayed by the wonderful Israeli actress Shira Haas. Marvel Studios should be commended for not capitulating to the anti-Israel forces who wanted this character’s identity quashed, along with her backstory. We welcome the portrayal of a strong Jewish and Israeli woman on screen, and look forward to seeing how this character is developed in the film.”

This seems to be one of those situations where, no matter what the studio does with this character, somebody is going to take issue. Sabra keeping her Israeli identity while being reimagined as a Black Widow seems like the best compromise, but be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Captain America: Brave New World stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. The film is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore. Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serve as executive producers.

Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World opens in U.S. theaters on February 14, 2025.

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vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/17/2024, 9:20 PM
Appeasing the "pray for israel" crowd now? Im sure the BO will be boosted by that 😂
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/17/2024, 9:32 PM
@vectorsigma - its more like a debt with a dear internacional ally and friend against terror
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/17/2024, 9:54 PM
@Malatrova15 - makes really logical sense!
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 7/17/2024, 10:36 PM
@vectorsigma - An Israeli superhero being Israeli isn't appeasing shit.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/17/2024, 11:48 PM
@clintthahamster - but Marvel and Disney thinks that
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 7/18/2024, 2:22 AM
@vectorsigma - I don’t think there would be a win in this case. If they change it, people would complain. If they leave it, people would complain.

But yeah, I don’t think either would help the BO.
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 7/18/2024, 6:51 AM
@vectorsigma - What possible reason do you have to believe this? The movie was cast and in production before Oct 7. Correlation ≠ Causation.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/18/2024, 7:18 AM
@clintthahamster - this movie had extensive reshoots, not hard to adjust a lot of things.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/18/2024, 7:19 AM
@JustAWaffle - more complaints in changing stuff i think
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 9:20 PM
DEI: The Motion Picture.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 7/18/2024, 12:10 AM
@OriginalGusto1 - don't try to be hip with buzzwords old man!
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/18/2024, 12:51 AM
@bobevanz - you cray cray!
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 7/17/2024, 9:21 PM
She can be Leprechaun for all I care. I just hope her character isn't written as bad as what they did with Taskmaster coming out of the Widow program.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/17/2024, 9:31 PM
@ModHaterSLADE - no leprechauns . only the choosen people.
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 7/17/2024, 10:28 PM
@Malatrova15 - User Comment Image

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/17/2024, 10:32 PM
@KennKathleen - the third temple will be rebuilt
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 7/17/2024, 10:46 PM
@Malatrova15 -

MALACHI 1:4 KJV

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ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 7/17/2024, 11:39 PM
@Malatrova15 - Stop it.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/18/2024, 12:44 AM
@KennKathleen - it is written
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/18/2024, 12:45 AM
@ModHaterSLADE -don stop yesterday si gone


Yesterday is gone
BigPhilbowski
BigPhilbowski - 7/18/2024, 1:29 AM
@Malatrova15 - "chosen people"

How very Aryan of you
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/18/2024, 2:25 AM
@BigPhilbowski - well thank you i see you come around after all buddy
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/17/2024, 9:23 PM
Make her gay, too!!
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/17/2024, 9:31 PM
@Batmangina - she cant be gay she is from Israel.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 9:42 PM
@Batmangina - HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 9:42 PM
That will never get old!!!!!!!!!!
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 9:43 PM
@Malatrova15 - She could be bi!
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 9:43 PM
#DaphneRosen
TheRogue
TheRogue - 7/17/2024, 9:51 PM
@Batmangina - [frick]ING HILARIOUS
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/17/2024, 9:54 PM
@OriginalGusto1 - name just one gay isreali and no El Ayuwoki is not from the tribe.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 10:05 PM
@Malatrova15 - Ghandi?
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/17/2024, 10:05 PM
@Malatrova15 - Make her gay and throw her off the roof? 🤷‍♂️
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/17/2024, 10:06 PM
@OriginalGusto1 - Ghandi isn't gay but his boyfriend is gay AF
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 10:07 PM
I'm sorry, I'm not up on the gays. I'll defer you to @DocSpock...
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 10:07 PM
That falls more in his wheelhouse.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/17/2024, 10:08 PM
@Batmangina - You're my new [frick]ing favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/17/2024, 10:15 PM
@OriginalGusto1 - you got me this time.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/17/2024, 10:16 PM
@Batmangina - more like make her an invaluable asset against terrorists and child killers.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/17/2024, 10:17 PM
@Batmangina - you mean Rhandi?
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/17/2024, 10:26 PM
@Malatrova15 Is his boyfriend gay, too? Outrageous!!
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