Anthony Mackie, the new Captain America, has dropped a bombshell that Sebastian Stan, beloved as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier, will not feature in the upcoming Captain America 4.
This revelation (via ComicBook.com) has left fans puzzled and eager for explanations, considering the duo’s dynamic partnership in the MCU thus far.
The End of an Era for the Dynamic Duo
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While talking to the One More Life podcast, the Captain America actor revealed that Sebastian Stan won’t be in the movie.
Here’s what Mackie had to say on the matter:
The Falcon and [the] Winter Soldier, I really enjoyed doing that show.
I was actually excited to do a second season, just so me and Sebastian [Stan] can get paid to hang out.
Because it’s like me, him and Daniel Brühl.
It’s kind of like the perfect storm of happiness.
Mackie then went on to add:
When they decided to go back to the movies, it is what it is, but I don’t have my friends anymore, so it kind of dampens it a little bit.
Anything I can do to hang out with Daniel, a dancing Daniel Brühl, makes me very happy.
Mackie’s statement signifies a significant shift in the Captain America saga, breaking the longstanding partnership between Steve Rogers’ closest allies, now with Sam Wilson at the helm.
The Falcon’s Solo Flight
With Captain America 4, Mackie’s character Sam Wilson steps fully into the limelight, charting a course that diverges from his predecessor’s legacy and his comrade Bucky Barnes.
Reflections on a Decade-Long Journey
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In the interview, Mackie reminisced about his decade-long journey in the MCU, highlighting the evolution of his character from the Falcon to Captain America, marking a new chapter in the superhero’s story.
New Alliances in the Horizon
Captain America 4 is set to introduce new dynamics, with Danny Ramirez’s Joaquin Torres speculated to take a more prominent role, filling the void left by Stan’s absence.
Stan’s Future in the MCU
While Stan’s Bucky Barnes won’t be part of Captain America 4, fans can anticipate his return in the upcoming Thunderbolts movie, showcasing a different facet of his character’s journey.
Final Thoughts on Sebastian Stan not being in Captain America 4
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Mackie’s confirmation sets the stage for a fresh narrative arc in Captain America 4, focusing on Sam Wilson’s embodiment of the iconic title, independent of his predecessors’ shadows.
The absence of Sebastian Stan in Captain America 4 opens up new storytelling possibilities, ensuring that the legacy of Captain America continues to evolve in the ever-expanding MCU.
What do you make of this news?
Are you looking forward to watching Captain America 4 when it’s finally released?
Are you sad to hear that Sebastian Stan will not be turning up as Bucky Barnes in the movie?
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Captain America 4: Brave New World comes to theatres in the United Kingdom and the United States in 2025.
