'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' star Anthony Mackie hints 'very different' MCU Phase 4

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is an upcoming Marvel series on Disney+ Hotstar. It will be the second project in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Anthony Mackie is returning as Sam Wilson / Falcon, with Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier. Now, Mackie revealed how the new MCU phase will be different.

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Anthony Mackie teases as a 'very different' Marvel Studios phase 4

In a recent interview with ET Canada, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie explained how Marvel Studios Phase 4 will be unique from the previous phases. He said that this phase is “very different” than the first phase. The actor mentioned that there are a lot of interesting characters that Marvel is bringing to life and a lot of different things that will be happening that the audiences won’t expect. Mackie admitted that he is excited to see the viewers’ reactions to everything.

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Anthony Mackie’s claim has hyped up the fans as he has been a part of the MCU for a long time. He debuted as Sam Wilson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The actor played a cameo role in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man. He reprised the character in Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. Wilson aka the Falcon has been in most major events in the MCU. He was handed over the shield by Steve Rogers / Captain America (Chris Evans) to take on the mantle in Marvel Studios Phase 4.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is a miniseries created by Malcolm Spellman for Marvel. It takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. The plot focuses on Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they team up in a worldwide adventure that puts their abilities to the test as they battle the anarchist group, the Flag-Smashers. It is said that the series will show who is worthy of the shield and Captain America mantle.

Emily VanCamp and Daniel Brühl make a comeback as Sharon Carter and Baron Helmut Zemo. Wyatt Russell will make his MCU debut as John Walker, a militaristic successor to Captain America. Georges ST-Pierre, Erin Kellyman, Adepero Oduye, Desmond Chiam, Miki Ishikawa, Carl Lumbly, Noah Mills, and Danny Ramirez will also appear in the Marvel Studios Phase 4 series.

Malcolm Spell serves as the head writer, with Kari Skogland as the director. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is expected to consist of six episodes with each having a run time of around 40 to 50 minutes. The series is currently scheduled to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on March 19, 2021.