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Fans are surely missing Chris Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the legacy must continue with Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson as the new Captain America. Of course, someone has to take his place as Falcon and that job will be assumed by Danny Ramirez’s Joaquín Torres, whom fans have already met inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
It’s already a known fact that Wilson will replace Steve Rogers in the MCU sooner or later, but there were still doubts about Mackie’s performance and ability to live up to the expectation. He has a big shoe to fill in, and we’ll only see how well he fares once the movie comes out.
Anthony Mackie On Danny Ramirez Playing The New Falcon
While the upcoming fourth installment ofCaptain Americawill revolve aroundAnthony Mackie’s hero, the actor reveals there is another figure to watch out for. In fact, this character will most likely steal the spotlight from him, and that’s the new Falcon – Joaquín Torres, played byDanny Ramirez.
Interestingly, Mackie has got some nice comments about his costar that will surely excite fans. Speaking onThe Official Marvel Podcast, he mentioned Ramirez as the “real breakout star” of the film. The actor showered him with praises, complimenting how he brings so much flavor and energy into his version of the Falcon.
On the other hand, Ramirez admitted he is taking his role as Falcon very seriously, though the most exciting part of it all was wearing the iconic suit.Captain America: Brave New Worldunveiled the first look of Falcon’s suit with a green color scheme and silver and brown accents.
First look at Danny Ramirez in the Falcon suit alongside Anthony Mackie as Captain America in ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD’https://t.co/u3i2nfLHLd
At this point, the promotional materials are already showcasing Ramirez as the next big thing, staying true to Mackie’s words that he is indeed the real breakout actor of the year. He also sounds quite confident about his role as the new Captain America, which indicates that he’s utterly satisfied with his performance in the movie.
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If that’s the case then fans can rest easy and finally cast their doubts aside about Mackie taking on the iconic mantle. He’s proven himself enough that he belongs in this world of heroes after his numerous stints in theAvengersfilms and inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Anthony Mackie Remembers His Time As MCU’s Falcon
Mackie could not help but be nostalgic about seeing Falcon being portrayed by a new actor. He mentioned in his interview withHollywood Insiderhow excited he is to see the veteran stars show what they’ve got, but he’s more ecstatic to witness how Ramirez would interpret his part.
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The 45-year-old star remembered “being in that role and being in that position” whenChris Evanswas Captain America. Now, he has passed on the baton, which means Falcon is now a legacy character.
Fans will be anticipating theTop Gun: Maverickactor’s performance in the movie especially after Mackie’s positive words about him.
Captain America: Brave New Worldhits theaters on July 26, 2025.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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