'Falcon and Winter Soldier' Creators Break Down the Finale's Biggest Twists (Exclusive)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier did a lot over its six episodes. The series set out to tackle what it means to be a Black man in America, what it means to be Captain America, and what it would mean for a Black man to become Captain America, along the way grappling with race and privilege, nationalism and white supremacy. It also introduced a new squadron of super soldiers into the MCU, as well as a Captain America that never was and a Captain America who never would be, a mysterious Contessa, a traitorous Power Broker and more. On top of all that, there was the return of the Dora Milaje and one of Marvel's best baddies, Baron Zemo.
"I'm pleasantly surprised at how well people are responding to the themes and the topics that we really embedded in the storyline," director Kari Skogland tells ET's Ash Crossan. "That was the most important thing for all of us making the show, was that there was a really great water cooler conversation that was happening at the same time. Of course, with the twists and turns that we were building in, that water cooler conversation was even more pronounced."
The series ended with Sam (Anthony Mackie) officially picking up the shield and accepting the mantle of Captain America, while Bucky (Sebastian Stan) found a new sense of family with the Wilsons after atoning for the sins of the Winter Soldier. So, what comes next? Mackie will reportedly star in a Captain America movie of his own, to be penned by head writer Malcolm Spellman. Perhaps a second season on Disney+. Not that anyone is talking. Even Mackie himself claims, "I haven't heard anything."
"Never believe the headlines is all I can tell you," Skogland weighs in. "As you well know, you never know from Marvel what they're going to do next. So, it'll all be a surprise.".........CONTINUE READING
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