Giancarlo Esposito has been confirmed to portray a villain in the upcoming Marvel Studios movie, “Captain America: Brave New World.” Specifics about his character are being kept confidential. Production for the film initially concluded in June 2023 without Esposito’s participation. However, reshoots, a standard practice for Marvel projects, commenced during the week of May 31 and are scheduled to persist for 22 days. Detailed information about the plot is currently undisclosed.
Giancarlo Esposito has been quite vocal about his strong interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His latest hint came during his appearance at Phoenix Fan Fusion, where he suggested that he has been approached by the MCU for a role that fans wouldn’t expect. He also mentioned that there would be a tease and a subsequent series related to this role. It’s possible that his upcoming appearance in “Brave New World” could serve as the initial tease he referred to. Esposito is no stranger to portraying villains in Disney projects, as evidenced by his role as Moff Gideon in the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian.”
On February 14, 2025, “Captain America: Brave New World” is set to grace the big screen, with Anthony Mackie reprising his role as Sam Wilson, now taking on the mantle of Captain America. Fans will be excited to see Mackie’s return after his compelling portrayal in the 2021 Disney+ miniseries, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” Those eager to interact with the new Captain America can also look forward to meeting Sam Wilson at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure.
Additionally, the film will feature the legendary Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, a character previously portrayed by the late William Hurt, who passed away in 2022. This casting decision adds an extra layer of anticipation and curiosity surrounding the movie.
