As one of the few Black superheroes in the MCU, Sam Wilson has been portrayed by actor Anthony Mackie since first appearing in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is more than halfway done already, but that doesn’t mean the impact of the characters will go away after the finale airs.
In the midst of his new Disney+ series building up its audience, the actor has spoken out about why now is the right time for Sam to become such an important and impactful figure within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.