A little earlier in the week, we shared with you this leak concerning Captain America: Brave New World, which then allowed us to learn more about the plot of the next Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film. And even more recently, fans also discovered that this big Hollywood star was now part of the project, thus confirming that he has indeed joined the ranks of Marvel Studios. We tell you everything.
A new star joins the cast of Captain America: Brave New World
The film series centered on Captain America is about to take a major turning point in its plot, since Brave New World is the first film in the saga that no longer features the version of Steve Rogers. As a reminder, it is at the end of Avengers: Endgame (2019) that the character, embodied in by Chris Evans since the first part Captain America: First Avenger (2011), has decided to to entrust his cloak and shield to; Sam Wilson, who until then wore the costume of the Falcon.
A transition for the character played by by Anthony Mackie who had already started with the Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, and which should therefore materialize in the film Brave New World, the fourth part of the saga dedicated to Captain America. And while a few weeks ago, fans were able to get a unique glimpse of Sam Wilson's new costume in his new role as “Cap”, fans were recently able to learn a little more about the feature film, and in particular about the arrival of a big Hollywood star.
Indeed, as reported; yesterday by The Hollywood Reporter, while the film is currently in full reshoots in the city of Atlanta for several weeks,we have learned that a new actor has joined the cast. It’s none other than Giancarlo Esposito. This therefore confirms to us that he is indeed part of the MCU, as he had teased. last month during his appearance at CCXP.
At the moment, we don't yet know what his role will be in the next Marvel Studios film.But according to some sources, Esposito could play a villain, which is not surprising given what that it is in this register that the actor probably made the most impact. fans, whether in his role as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, but also and especially in that of Gus Fring in Breaking Bad.
< p>The theatrical release date ofCaptain America: Brave New World is scheduled for February 12, 2025. And the fact is that other cult actors could also join the ranks of the MCU, such as Bryan Cranston, another star of Breaking Bad, according to the latest rumors.