We recently found out that
Supergirl and
Doctor Sleep actor
Carl Lumbly had joined the cast of Disney+'s
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and while his character wasn't named, the report strongly hinted that he'd be playing Isaiah Bradley.
Now,
/Film has weighed in with what they've heard about the show, and if accurate, it confirms Bradley's role while also giving us a much better idea of what to expect when it comes to the overall plot.
According to their sources, the show will deal with Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson initially declining the mantle of Captain America,
"but ultimately changing his mind after discovering the secret history of the super-soldier program by encountering Bradley, who was actually the “original” Captain America." They go on to clarify that they don't know for certain that Lumbly will play Bradley, but they are sure the character will be introduced in the series.
It's interesting that Falcon refuses to wield the shield after accepting it from Steve Rogers at the end of
Avengers: Endgame, but we're sure he'll have his reasons. Bradley's involvement has also led to speculation that his grandson Eli, aka Patriot, may also be introduced. This would potentially set-up another member of The Young Avengers team, but that's all up in the air for the time being.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier also stars Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, Daniel Brühl as Baron Zemo, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker/USAgent.
Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience—in Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.” The all-new series is directed by Kari Skogland; Malcolm Spellman is the head writer. Debuts on Disney+ this fall.
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