Anthony Mackie Really Wanted To Do a Second Season of ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’: “It’s Kind of Like the Perfect Storm of Happiness”

After “Endgame,” Anthony Mackie became Captain America, which divided fans’ opinions. His first appearance in this role was in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” set six months later. Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie reprised their roles as Barnes and Wilson from the movies.

The series received praise for addressing the Black experience and tackling racial discrimination and America’s historical injustices. Sam Wilson, a Black man, becoming Captain America was seen as significant. The series’ release coincided with the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder verdict, adding to its relevance.

The show’s themes divided fans, with some praising its approach while others were disappointed by the focus on political issues over storytelling. Despite this, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” didn’t receive a second season. This wasn’t due to the reception but because Disney+ series at the time were meant to be miniseries. Wilson’s story is expected to continue in future movies. In a recent interview with RadioTimes, Mackie expressed his disappointment at the lack of a second season.

The Falcon and [the] Winter Soldier, I really enjoyed doing that show. I was actually excited to do a second season, just so me and Sebastian [Stan] can get paid to hang out. Because it’s like me, him and Daniel Brühl. It’s kind of like the perfect storm of happiness.

Mackie’s explanation is really heartwarming. Fans appreciated the on-screen chemistry between Mackie and Stan, which was another aspect of the show that received praise.

When they decided to go back to the movies, it is what it is, but I don’t have my friends anymore, so it kind of dampens it a little bit. Anything I can do to hang out with Daniel, a dancing Daniel Brühl, makes me very happy

Mackie’s next outing as Captain America will be in his standalone film, “Captain America: Brave New World,” set for release in 2025. The movie faced challenges during development, leading to a one-year delay due to extensive reshoots and rewrites.

While not confirmed, rumors suggest that test audiences found the movie boring with lackluster action scenes compared to previous Captain America films. There’s also speculation about lacking chemistry between the leads, although this information originates from unreliable sources.

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