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Initially, there was widespread speculation about who would inhabit the iconic role of Captain America in the post-Endgame era. Anthony Mackey's portrayal of Sam Wilson, previously introduced as Falcon, was built up across multiple Marvel projects, including the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The series emphasized themes of racial justice, identity, and the struggles of taking on a symbol that carries deep historical and patriotic connotations.