Anthony Mackie pushed Marvel to explore a romantic connection between Sam Wilson and Black Widow.
Key Takeaways:
- Anthony Mackie desires a romantic sub-plot with Black Widow
- What we know about Anthony Mackie’s upcoming MCU film
After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Anthony Mackie has become a key player in the MCU as the new Captain America.
While there’s potential for his solo adventures, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier offered a taste of Sam Wilson wielding the iconic shield.
During the promotional campaign for the Disney+ series, Mackie revealed his desire for his character to have a romantic storyline with Black Widow.
In the MCU, we’ve seen a captivating bond between Chris Evans‘ Steve Rogers and Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff.
Mackie, before becoming Captain America, also hoped for Marvel to explore a romantic connection between Sam Wilson and Black Widow.
Why Did Anthony Mackie Desire a Romantic Sub-Plot with Black Widow?
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Scarlett Johansson, as Black Widow, brought charisma and strength to the Avengers team, winning over a huge audience.
Despite her absence now, she’s a big miss in the MCU. During promotions for his Disney+ series, Anthony Mackie admitted he always wanted a romantic storyline with Johansson’s character.
The intricate connections between MCU projects are a big reason for their popularity, with fans loving the details that link everything together.
Mackie mentioned to the Toronto Sun how MCU cliffhangers always leave fans eager for future Marvel movies, with even the actors uncertain about their projects’ futures.
He’s wondered if his character would fall for Black Widow.
“Every cliffhanger is a cliffhanger for everybody, except Kevin (Feige). But the question I always ask is: Do I fall in love with the Black Widow? When does that storyline come in? Because I’ve requested that several times.” – (via Toronto)
Sam Wilson first met Black Widow during Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
While fans might not have thought about a romance between them, it’s an idea that’s certainly intriguing.
What We Know About Anthony Mackie’s Upcoming MCU Film
Initially, Anthony Mackie felt overwhelmed by the idea of leading his own Disney+ show, admitting to feeling immense pressure as nobody wanted to make a mistake with a Marvel film.
Now, he faces an even bigger challenge with his upcoming solo film, Captain America: Brave New World.
While Chris Evans’ Captain America trilogy is highly regarded, there’s uncertainty if Sam Wilson’s Captain America can match its legacy.
Reports suggest significant reshoots for the film, with the Serpent Society storyline being completely scrapped from the final cut.
This news disappoints WWE fans, as Seth Rollins was set to play a member of this supervillain team.
Although the Serpent Society’s role was minor, the extensive reshoots scheduled from May to August have raised concerns.
Captain America: Brave New World is set to release on February 14, 2025.
