There’s no new episode ofWandaVisiontoday, but we’re one week away from Marvel Studios’ second-ever live-action TV series.The Falcon and the Winter Soldierdebuts on March 19th, and a new behind-the-scenes featurette goes a long way towards differentiating this new series from the sitcom-homaging,emotion-drivenWandaVision. Indeed, this new look atFalcon and the Winter Soldierplays up the “buddy action comedy” aspect, withSebastian Stanspecifically saying that the series is a throwback to this very specific genre. “It’s an example of opposites attract,” adds co-starAnthony Mackie, and while the two definitely take some swipes at one another (all in good fun), Stan notes, “We have fun with each other and that carries into these characters.”
The series takes place after the events ofAvengers: Endgameand looks to be tonally in line withCaptain America: The Winter Soldieras Stan’s Bucky Barnes and Mackie’s Sam Wilson are forced to team up for… reasons. The plot is being kept under wraps, but we know the series brings backDaniel Brühlas Zemo fromCaptain America: Civil War, as well asEmily VanCamp’s Sharon Wilson character.
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Malcolm Spellmanserves as the showrunner, and he has recently stated that the series will delve into what it means for Sam Wilson – a Black man – to be handed the Captain America moniker in a country that’s still fighting racism daily. That’s a meaty thematic thrust, and it’ll be interesting to see how the show balances the drama with the action courtesy of directorKari Skogland.
For now, get a taste of what to expect below in the new featurette. The six-episode first season ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierdebuts on Disney+ on March 19th.
