In celebration of Independence Day, Marvel Studios has shared a brand new picture from Captain America: Courageous New World. It’s a behind-the-scenes shot that includes Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson all decked out in his new pink, white, and blue uniform.
Director Julius Onah beforehand talked in regards to the film, and shared some further perception into what’s going on in Sam Wilson’s life.
Onah defined that it’ll be the most important check of Sam Wilson’s life: “It’s actually his coming-out present. It’s about placing him by the paces.”
The director additionally talked about Wilson’s relationship with the American authorities, saying: “A part of the problem for Sam as Captain America, working inside the authorities, is the way in which he’s going to make choices. The perspective he’s going to have will at instances put him at odds with the President.”
He went on to share particulars on how Wilson is at odds with Tim Blake Nelson’s Samuel Sterns, aka The Chief: “Sam finds himself nearly standing between Samuel Sterns and what he thinks the federal government owes him, and the way he desires to go about getting that.”
The filmmaker additionally addresses Wilson’s lack of superpowers and the way they’d some enjoyable with that: “The motion on this film is extremely thrilling as a result of it is a man who can break, it is a man who can bleed. We get to have plenty of enjoyable pushing him to the restrict.”
Kevin Feige additionally talked in regards to the film and stated he’s trying to seize the identical magic that they delivered in Captain America: The Winter Solider by leaning into the entire political thriller facet of the story.
The film additionally stars Liv Tyler, Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson, Rosa Salazar, Danny Ramirez, and Carl Lumbly.
The script for the movie was penned by Dalan Musson and Malcolm Spellman, each of whom wrote for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Spellman will produce with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
Captain America: Courageous New World arrives on February 14, 2025.
