WandaVision may be over, but Marvel fans don't have too long to wait until their next MCU fix, as The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is set to premiere in just over a week's time.
This latest promo for the Disney+ series features some more banter between leads Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, as the heroes attempt to gauge the threat posed by Flag Smasher and her army. Sam wonders if the villains are part of the "big three" (androids, aliens or wizards), which leads to a funny observation on the nature of Doctor Strange's powers.
The teaser also includes a new glimpse of Baron Zemo (Daniel Brühl), who will likely be revealed as the mastermind behind Flag Smasher's attacks.
In related news, Kevin Feige has revealed that Mackie was offered the role of Sam Wilson outright and didn't need to audition - something which doesn't happen very often.
"The first experience was him being the unanimous first choice to play the character," the Marvel chief tells Variety. "We just offered him the role, in my memory, he did not audition. That’s only happened a handful of times at Marvel. Mr. Mackie was one of those times. I thought he would be great as this character. As we often do, when we’re casting, you cast for the immediate role at hand — which was Sam Wilson in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” but if it all goes well, that can grow and evolve into numerous things. You want an actor who can do it all, which of course, Anthony can."
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier will see the titular heroes team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities...and their patience. Directed by Kari Skogland with Malcolm Spellman serving as head writer, the series also stars Daniel Brühl as Zemo, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker.
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