When The Falcon and the Winter Soldier picks up, Sam Wilson feels haunted by the legacy Captain America entrusted to him. According to Anthony Mackie, the shield is a constant reminder of the friend and hero Sam lost when Steve Rogers retired at the end of Avengers: Endgame.
"Well, Sam's whole thing is he went on this journey, this Avenger journey, over six movies with Steve [Rogers], because of his respect and admiration for Steve," Mackie explained. "When Captain America shows up at your door, you answer it -- in the movie, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. So that being said, it's the pain, the idea of not being able to go on these missions, not being able to help his friend."
"There's still people out there that really appreciate camaraderie and friendship, and Sam is one of those people. He enjoys his friend. So, he doesn't -- just like everybody else -- you don't wanna see Steve Rogers go away," he said. "You don't wanna see Captain America go away. Because just like Captain America was your captain, Captain America was Sam Wilson's Captain. That's why he says at the end of [Avengers:] Endgame, it feels like when he's holding his shield, it feels like it someone else's. It feels like it's yours, because he was a fan, just like everyone else."
"Sam Wilson, in all intensive purposes, is a regular guy that just won the lottery because Black Widow knocked on his door and needed a place to hide. And he fell in love, and was hopin' to have a spin off with Black Widow," he added with a laugh.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier picks up after Avengers: Endgame, which sent Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a time-traveling mission to save the universe. They were successful in reversing Thanos' snap, bringing back half of all life, but the ramifications have shaken the very foundations of society. This is the Marvel Cinematic Universe both Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes have returned to, leaving them to navigate a world rife with all-new conflicts and tension. Amid all that, they will also grapple with Captain America's legacy, their ties to it and the enemies who threaten to tear it all down.
Directed by Kari Skogland, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Emily VanCamp, Wyatt Russell, Noah Mills, Carl Lumbly and Daniel Brühl. The series premieres March 19 on Disney+.
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