In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes' histories as soldiers will bring them closer together. According to longtime Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, the show will explore the PTSD they're grappling with, as well as how that establishes a mutual respect between them.
"The idea of Sam Wilson and the character and the evolution of what's now known as the Falcon -- to be able to go back and dive into his-his backstory and his family and his surroundings -- only betters the character for the audience," Mackie shared. "We're in a place now where we want the audience to know and learn these new characters, especially since [Marvel Studios President] Kevin [Feige] finally killed Iron Man."
"We have to put ourselves in [a] position where we have to introduce these new characters to the audience and give them that relationship, that history that they've built over 10 years. We now have six episodes to play catch-up, post-Blip," he continued. "So, it's always great to learn more and give more about your character and it not feel like heavy exposition and just a lesson, when it feels like a good cinematic experience."
Stan added, "The whole subject of PTSD and the experience that they both share as soldiers, as men who have served, is one of the things that brings them together. There's sort of a bit of an honor code between them. Even though they come from different ideas or opinions about things, there's a mutual respect, which Anthony's already touched upon."
"As everybody knows, PTSD is not something that... you're done with, you know?" he said. "It really something that one has to continue to grow with and to become better at dealing with. Obviously, it's a major part of our show, and it grounds both of these characters in very realistic ways."
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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