Despite numerous re-shoots and delays,Captain America: Brave New Worldis amongthe most highly anticipated movies of 2025. TheJuliusOnah-directed movie will finally introduce Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America on the big screen some five years after Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) passed him the shield inAvengers: Endgame. The movie will not only take the grand MCU forward with its grounded espionage story but will also bring some stories from the past full circle, as numerous characters fromThe Incredible Hulkmovie will return.
Among them isTim Blake Nelson’s scientist character Samuel Sterns, aka The Leader, who never really got a chance to become the big bad of the MCU like he is in the comics. However, according to Tim Blake Nelson himself, that’s about to change. “I’d begun to think that I had the reverse Midas Touch,” laughs Nelson as he reflects on Sterns’ fate after the 2008 movie.Brave New Worldwill have a plethora of villains for Sam Wilson to go up against, likeHarrison Ford’s Red Hulk, andGiancarlo Esposito’s Sidewinder.
While fans have had a good look at Red Hulk, The Leader is still shrouded in mystery. However, in a new interview withEmpire Magazine, Nelson revealed that he chose to do most of the character work practically and fans will be able to see the authentically green, distended flesh of his character:
“I requested that we do what we were going to do, practically. Which was a huge help, because I liked being able to feel the weight of the deformation on my head, rather than just wearing dots.”
‘Brave New World’ Will Bring ‘The Incredible Hulk’ Characters Full Circle
Before Nelson, his co-starTim Rothhad already made his MCU return inShe-Hulk: Attorney at Lawas Abomination (the character also had a small cameo inShang-Chi: The Legend of the Ten Rings), and it’ll be interesting to see where his character will appear next. Also returning to the fold inCaptain America: Brave New WorldisLiv Tyleras Betty Ross. ProducerNate Mooreexplained, “When I was a kid, I always loved it when there were unexpected characters intersecting.” He further explained that it was only a matter of time to bring these characters back, but the studio was waiting for the right moment,
“We felt that this was a really interesting time to revisit [these characters.] And it didn’t feel like we’d be wedging it in. It actually felt like we could really explore it.”
Fans should also gear up for some compelling performances as the cast also includesDanny Ramirezas Joaquin Torres, who’ll step up to be the new Falcon,Carl Lumblyreturns as Isaiah Bradley, andShira Haasas Ruth/Sabra. Further rounding off the cast areXosha Roquemore,Seth Rollins, andRosa Salazarin undisclosed roles.
Captain America: Brave New Worldwill fly into the theaters on June 10, 2025.
Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World follows Sam Wilson as he steps into his role as the new Captain America. Navigating the complexities of geopolitics, Sam encounters an international incident involving a mysterious global plot. As tensions rise, he must uncover the mastermind behind the scheme to prevent worldwide chaos.
