Giancarlo Esposito is finally joining the Marvel universe! A set photo from Captain America: Brave New World gives fans their first look at the actor in character.
Fans have been wanting Giancarlo Esposito to join the Marvel universe for years. It seems they finally got their wish earlier this year when the actor confirmed he would officially be taking the plunge into the MCU, though declined to disclose his role. In recent weeks he’s teased his character will be in an upcoming movie, with a set photo confirming that film will be Captain America: Brave New World.
This set photo was taken following a leaked image claiming to be of Giancarlo Esposito’s stunt double. While no details accompany the picture about his role in Captain America: Brave New World, it’s clear his character will be formidable force. He’ll be coming to the MCU in style, with cool shades and strapped to the nines with knives.
Who Is Giancarlo Esposito Playing In Captain America: Brave New World?
Aside from a report revealing that he’ll be playing a villain, this set photo is all fans have to go off about what character Giancarlo Esposito will be playing in Captain America: Brave New World. This has, of course, led to rampant speculation about what character he’ll be in the MCU. Some reasonable, some not.
Some common suggestions about who Giancarlo Esposito could be playing in the MCU include Bushman, Machete, Henry Gyrich, and Paladin. However, given the plot of Captain America: Brave New World involves General Ross and several Hulk related villains, it’s likely he’ll be playing Reginald Fortean. Fortean was a close ally of Ross in the original Marvel comics, and even eventually became the new Abomination.
Captain America: Brave New World is currently slated to hit theaters on February 14, 2025. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!
