Anthony Mackie, the new face of Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has confirmed that the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has wrapped up filming while talking about his visit to the film’s sets. The actor, who started in the MCU in the 2014 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier, portraying the role of Sam Wilson/Falcon, shined at the Grammys red carpet, being invited as a presenter to the ceremony.There, he opened up about his visit to the sets of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and confirmed to a journalist that the filming for the anticipated sequel is wrapped. Talking about the film (via ComicBook.com), Mackie added:
I'm very excited to say they just wrapped filming Black Panther 2. It's gonna be amazing, it's going to be spectacular.
When the journalist startled him by asking if he was in the movie, Mackie responded:
I'm Not! But I've been [to the set], I've witnessed it. I'm very excited for everyone to see Black Panther 2, they just wrapped it. It’s in the can, it’s coming out, it’s done!
Anthony Mackie has now become an essential part of the franchise after taking over the mantle of Captain America from Steve Rogers in the show The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. By officially changing the title sheet to Captain America and The Winter Soldier in the season finale, the studio confirmed Sam’s transition into Captain America.
The show’s depiction of racial bias and the idea of a Black man representing American values was met with critical acclaim, leading Mackie to become a fan favorite. Owing to the show’s success, the studio confirmed Captain Amerca 4’s development with Mackie starring in his first solo venture in the franchise.
Is Mackie In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
Now that Mackie is progressing into a new era of MCU as the leading man of Avengers, fans are wondering how his future will shape up in the vast cinematic universe. In the brief statement, Mackie quickly informed everyone that he isn’t in the new Black Panther movie; however, he seemed startled at the question at first. His involvement in the film won’t entirely be a surprise.
In The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, it’s revealed that the new suit he dons is actually a favor from the Wakandans, and in the new threat the nation faces, it might call him to return the favor by fighting on their side. Moreover, given the cultural ideologies Black Panther (2018) dived in and the racial bias concerns that TFATWS raised, the new Captain America, may add to inclusivity in the film. He may or may not be in the film, as he claims; however, watching him appear in this movie will be a treat for fans.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will release on November 11, 2022, as the 30th film of the franchise, and will star Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, and Dominic Thorne. Thorne will later reprise her role as Riri Williams/Ironheart in her solo Disney+ original, tying up the film to her series. The film’s plot is under strict secrecy as it underwent severe changes after the sad demise of actor Chadwick Boseman, with Marvel deciding not to recast his role for the sequel. The film is also said to introduce Namor in the MCU, but the news isn’t concretely confirmed yet.