Captain America: Anthony Mackie Confirms No Sebastian Stan in Captain America 4
However, while Stan won't be part of Captain America 4, he is set to return as part of the Thunderbolts team in a movie of the same name.
Anthony Mackie has confirmed that Sebastian Stan won't appear in Captain America 4, dashing hopes for Winter Soldier fans. Mackie expressed his desire for a second season of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' while promoting his series 'Twisted Metal' on Peacock.
In an interview with the Radio Times, Mackie mentioned his enjoyment of working with Stan and Daniel Bruhl, expressing disappointment over their absence in Captain America 4. He joked about wanting a second season so he could "get paid to hang out" with Stan. He described their collaboration as a "perfect storm of happiness" but lamented the shift back to movies, as it meant losing his friends from the show.
Sebastian Stan will not return as Bucky Barnes in ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD.’
(via @RadioTimes) pic.twitter.com/S53WgtVGx5— Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) March 22, 2024
However, while Stan won't be part of Captain America 4, he is set to return as part of the Thunderbolts team in a movie of the same name. Reports suggest that all Thunderbolts members meet their demise by the end of the film, raising speculation about Stan's future in the MCU.
Despite the potential for script changes, rumors also hint that Stan may not even be one of the leads in Thunderbolts, leaving his fate uncertain. With Captain America: Brave New World slated for release on February 14, 2025, and Thunderbolts on May 2, 2025, fans eagerly await further developments.
Overall, Mackie's confirmation regarding Stan's absence in Captain America 4 and the uncertain fate of the Thunderbolts team has disappointed fans of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' Despite hopes for a second season, it seems unlikely given the actors' commitments to other projects. Nevertheless, MCU enthusiasts remain intrigued by the evolving storyline and eagerly anticipate the release of both Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts in 2025.
