Sebastian Stan comparedThe Falcon and the Winter SoldiertoWandaVisionin a new interview. The first Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series just wrapped up after taking fans on a mysterious journey. All of the mystery surroundingWandaVisionleft a lot to the imagination, which led to wild fan theories and speculation. Some of these theories left some MCU fans feeling let down, while others were completely satisfied with the chances that Marvel Studios took when taking a wild left turn with the story of Wanda Maximoff and Vision.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldieris up next for Disney+ and Marvel Studios, and Sebastian Stan says that it won’t be similar toWandaVision’s attempt to step outside of the box. In a new interview with Total Film, Stan says, “I thinkWandaVisionis a really interesting, different show from Marvel, and it’s tonally in its own world.” However, the upcoming MCU series will not be going out as far as the last series, though it will have its own vibe. Stan had this to say.
“I think we are also tonally in our own world in line with what theCaptain Americafranchise movies have been -The Winter Soldier,Civil War– and so I think we follow a much more ground, relatable approach.”
Thefirst footage from The Falcon and the Winter Soldierlet MCU fans know that they were heading back to familiar territory. “It’s a continuation of the story, and we finally get enough time with these characters,” Sebastian Stan says. Stan’s Bucky Barnes, along with Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson are major components in the MCU, but fans haven’t really seen them in the same way as characters like Thor and Iron Man. Stan continues, “We never got a chance to really fully understand where they come from and the ability to explore that in the tone of the movies, having the action and now more of the character, has been really nice.”
WandaVisiontook MCU fans on a lengthy journey over the last few months through theuse of classic sitcoms. It took time for the Marvel aspects to truly take hold, which infuriated some long-time fans, while the slow burn mystery intrigued others. As forThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, it appears that it will be more in line with the classic MCU storytelling that we have previously seen on the big screen.
Anthony Mackie previously spoke about what’s at stake inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, noting that Sam Wilsonnever agreed to take on Captain America’s iconic shieldwhen Steve Rogers passed it on to him at the conclusion ofAvengers: Endgame. “Where’s the shield gonna end up?” asked Mackie. “And, who is going to be Captain America, and is that moniker going to come back? Is someone going to hold that moniker again?” The interview with Sebastian Stan is in the current issue ofTotal Film.
