Anthony Mackie is set to reprise his role of Captain America from the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on the big screen. According to Deadline, Mackie recently signed on to star in the fourth Captain America movie.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier creator Malcolm Spellman will join Mackie on the project, penning the script alongside Dalan Musson (Iron Sky: The Coming Race). The film currently has no director or other members of the cast attached.
Mackie had his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier as Sam Wilson/Falcon. Initially Captain America’s sidekick, Wilson takes over the mantle after retiring Steve Rodgers (original Captain America) gives him his shield at the end of the Avengers: Endgame.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier television series explores the events after Wilson receives the shield. He initially continues to use his alias Falcon but eventually adopts the Captain America moniker. The new movie centered on the character is expected to be a continuation of the story from the TV show.
Mackie officially entering the realm of Marvel movies as Captain America doesn’t mean we won’t get to see Chris Evans playing Rodgers’ version of the character anymore. Earlier this year, reports surfaced that Evans is in talks with the studio to reprise the role. He probably won’t return in full capacity but might pop from time to time as side character in future projects.
