Summary
Anthony Mackie’s recent comments atSan Diego Comic-Concould hint at the appearance of a major Avenger in Marvel Studios' upcomingCaptain America: Brave New World. The cast ofCaptain America: Brave New Worldjoined Marvel boss Kevin Feige on the Hall H stage at this year’s Comic-Con, revealing more about their characters and the storyline of the upcoming Phase 5 movie. Some might have revealed too much, however, as Anthony Mackie may have accidentally confirmed a majorMCUcameo.
Following Marvel Studios' epic Hall H presentation, Anthony Mackie sat down with thecast ofCaptain America: Brave New WorldandEntertainment Weeklyto discuss more details concerning the movie. When asked aboutBrave New World’sconnection toThe Incredible Hulk, however,Mackie may have divulged too much, as his comments could confirm that Bruce Banner’s Hulk will make an appearance inBrave New World. This is yet to be confirmed, but seeing as many Hulk-related characters are returning, this is very possible.
The events of Hulk and his film don’t pertain to this movie at all, when, when, and if he shows up… when he shows up, his world, his universe, his story is completely separate from the way we utilize him in our story.
Check out theCaptain America: Brave New Worldcast’s full interview with Gerrad Hall ofEntertainment Weeklybelow:
What Role Could The Hulk Have In Captain America: Brave New World?
The Hulk would be a clear candidate for the new Avengers line-up.
The fact that so many characters first seen inThe Incredible Hulkwill be returning inCaptain America: Brave New Worldmeans Bruce Banner’s return also makes sense. He could reunite with Betty Ross and Samuel Sterns, and help Sam Wilson to battleThaddeus Ross' Red Hulk, particularly since there are concerns that Captain America won’t be strong enough to do this alone.There is speculation that Sam Wilson will form a new Avengers team inBrave New World, and the Hulk would be a clear candidate for the new Avengers line-up.
Mark Ruffalo’s involvement withCaptain America: Brave New Worldhasn’t been confirmed by Marvel Studios. However, back in February at aSanta Barbara International Film Festivalpanel,Mark Ruffalo seemed to confirm that he would be making an appearance as Bruce Banner’s Hulk inCaptain America: Brave New World, though this was apparently debunked in aVarietyreport. Anthony Mackie’s comments could suggest that this debunking was false, however, as the definitive"when he shows up"implies the Hulk will appear.
Anthony Mackie does suggest that the Hulk is only"utilized"in the story ofCaptain America: Brave New World, which means that Bruce Banner himself may not appear, but he could still be an important part of the narrative. Most notably, this could refer toSamuel Sterns' plan as the villainous Leader, as he may use Bruce Banner’s gamma-irradiated blood to transform President Ross into the Red Hulk. Whatever the case, it would be great to see Mark Ruffalo return as the Hulk inCaptain America: Brave New World, especially if this sees him go toe-to-toe with the Red Hulk.
Captain America: Brave New World
Cast
Captain America: Brave New World (formerly titledNew World Order)marks Sam Wilson’s first MCU big-screen appearance as Steve Rogers' successor after receiving the suit and shield in Phase 4’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Anthony Mackie returns as the titular Avenger alongside Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Carl Lumby as Isaiah Bradley, and Tim Blake Nelson as The Incredible Hulk’s former ally Samuel Sterns. Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.After meeting President Thaddeus Ross, Sam is caught in a global crisis. He must expose the mastermind behind a sinister plot before the world descends into turmoil. Captain America: Brave New World marks the big-screen debut of Sam Wilson as Captain America, and Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut, replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.
