The Russo Brothers Discuss Falcon's Story Arc in AVENGERS: ENDGAME
Avengers: Endgame’s final scene featured a moment that I’ve been waiting for in the MCU. If you have not seen the movie yet, be ye warned!
The final scene in Endgame features Captain America going back to the past to put the Infinity Stones back in their proper places. However, Steve Rogers never comes back. Instead, Bucky Barnes spots an old man on a bench nearby and tells Sam Wilson (aka Falcon) to go talk to him, knowing full well who it is. That’s when we find out that Steve got his happy ever after, and then much to my joy, gave Sam Captain America’s shield. I have been wanting this moment since Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
I love Sam. Well, some people were a little surprised that it wasn’t Bucky, Steve’s best friend. Well, the Russo’s recently told USA Today their reasoning for the choice. Joe Russo told them:
“So far as matching the level of integrity of Captain America, Sam is pound for pound as morally forthright as anyone in the Marvel universe. And Bucky’s a damaged character.”
After which, Anthony Russo added:
“Sam spends his time trying to repair other people who are broken by war, and it just feels like he has the same values as Captain America.”
I love the choice, and it makes me excited for that Disney+ show Falcon and the Winter Soldier. What did you think of that choice?