Giancarlo Esposito’s Role in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Invokes 1 Arc from ‘The Winter Soldier’ That Can Save the MCU

Giancarlo Esposito's mystery character follows The Winter Soldier's key arc to save the MCU!

giancarlo esposito’s role in ‘captain america: brave new world, ’the winter soldier’

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  • Captain America: Brave New World is going to be the next big thing in the MCU.
  • Giancarlo Esposito's mystery character is going to follow one key trait from The Winter Soldier.
  • Esposito can't get any happier, as the MCU has knocked on his door.
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After the recent failures of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it looks like they are ready to take over the box office with a string of exciting projects that are coming the fans’ way. The excitement for Deadpool & Wolverine has not diminished, Marvel has decided to drop the trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, featuring Giancarlo Esposito and Harrison Ford, two new faces in the superhero franchise.

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A still from Captain America: Brave New World
Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World. Credits: Marvel Studios

Harrison Ford is portraying the role of General Thaddeus E. “Thunderbolt” Ross, but Esposito’s role remains a mystery. However, the mystery surrounding the role of the actor has invoked one key arc from the 2014 sequel that has got fans jumping with excitement.

Hence, ardent Marvel fanatics are looking forward to the show, which is potentially taking a break from their MultiVerse saga and featuring a classic element that made one the best sequels in Feige’s superhero universe.

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Captain America: Brave New World Teases a Classic Element From The Winter Soldier

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is one of the best films of the alluring superhero franchise that features a struggling Steve Rogers in the contemporary world who is still finding a way to find his place in society.

Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes became infectiously popular
Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes. Credits: Marvel Studios

However, the film soon showcased Bucky Barnes, The Winter Soldier, who threatened the security of America and S.H.I.E.L.D. It was one of the few Marvel films that showcased the political struggle where the security of the world is at stake in a morally ambiguous society full of ethical dilemmas.

It looks like the upcoming film has gone back to the past, as Anthony Mackie’s first outing as America’s Hero is going to revolve around Giancarlo Esposito’s mystery role.

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Giancarlo Esposito is playing a mystery role in the film
Giancarlo Esposito in Captain America: Brave New World. Credits: Marvel Studios

According to reports from ComicBookMovie.com, the Breaking Bad actor is taking the place of the Serpent Society, where he will be a secondary antagonist in the flick.

Moreover, the reputed news publication added Esposito’s comments from a convention where he claimed that he was going to portray a “bad*ss” character, and fans have failed to correctly guess his role. He said,

The character I’m playing is a badass. That always excites me. For me to develop that character in line with the character’s inception is a fascinating art for me. I had an incredible time shooting it. I’m not telling you who I’m playing…people are trying to guess and no one has guessed correctly yet.

Although none of the Marvel fans have correctly, it looks like the film is going to be a hit, showcasing his acting prowess and adding the mystery role to his long list of iconic roles.

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Giancarlo Esposito Is Delighted To Be a Part of MCU

Whether it is Gustavo “Gus” Fring in Breaking Bad or Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, Giancarlo Esposito excels at portraying the role of an antagonist, making him a fan-favorite actor.

Giancarlo Esposito is delighted with MCU knocking at his door
Gustavo “Gus” Fring. Credits: Sony Pictures Television

The actor is on a roll as he continues to work in major franchises, and it looks like his next work with Marvel Studios is going to knock the ball out of the park. While attending the Phoenix Fan Fusion via Legion of Sand (@LegionofSand), the Parish actor opened up about how it was about time for Marvel to knock on his door. He said,

The MCU has knocked on my door and it’s a role you won’t predict. It will be teased and there will be a series afterwards.

Though the actor’s role continues to remain a mystery, one thing is as clear as day: Esposito is ready to send shockwaves through the Marvel Cinematic Universe with his role.

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Captain America: Brave New World is set for release on February 14, 2025.

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Tushar Auddy, Content Writer. He has been in the entertainment industry for 3 years and is always on the lookout for a captivating story. He is a student of Linguistics and is currently pursuing his Master's degree in the same field. He has a passion for literature that runs deep and loves nothing more than getting lost in a novel for hours on end. When he isn't reading, you'll find him capturing the beauty of language.