The promotional material for Captain America: Brave New World continues to unveil new characters, with a recent McDonald's tie-in revealing fresh looks at two heroes. Among them is the familiar face of Sam Wilson, now taking on the mantle of Captain America. The spotlight also falls on the newest addition to the MCU, the live-action Falcon, Joaquin Torres.

Captain America: Brave New World marks the fourth installment in the Captain America saga, directed by newcomer to the MCU, Julius Onah. Malcolm Spellman, known for his work on Falcon and the Winter Soldier, pens the script for Brave New World, picking up the narrative threads from the Disney+ series. Sam Wilson's journey to becoming Captain America, a role passed down to him by Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame, forms a central arc in Falcon and the Winter Soldier, culminating in his official adoption of the title. Integrating elements of his Falcon persona with the iconic Captain America uniform and shield, Wilson offers a fresh interpretation of the superhero identity. With Wilson's transition, the role of Falcon opens up for a new successor.

A Reddit post by user u/SpeedForce2022 showcases the complete appearance of the new Falcon character. While viewers catch a fleeting glimpse of Sam Wilson's new Captain America attire (limited to his upper torso), the spotlight shines on Danny Ramirez's portrayal of Joaquin Torres, the latest Falcon. Torres dons a striking green tactical flight suit with a matching helmet and a vibrant yellow visor, alongside the signature mechanical wings associated with Falcon.

While Torres' MCU debut remains shrouded in mystery, his comic book origins offer an intriguing backstory. Originally a compassionate young man aiding Mexican immigrants, Torres undergoes a transformative process after being abducted and subjected to experiments by supervillains, resulting in a fusion of falcon and human DNA. Endowed with regenerative abilities due to the vampiric nature of the altering DNA, Torres joins forces with Captain America to combat crime. Although his comic book lore leans towards the supernatural, the live-action rendition of Torres hints at a more realistic portrayal, diverging from his fantastical roots.

The redesign of Falcon's attire in the live-action adaptation draws comparisons to another beloved MCU character, Vulture, portrayed by Michael Keaton in Spider-Man: Homecoming. The thematic resemblance in the green and yellow color scheme and flight suit prompts discussions among Reddit users regarding the similarities. The challenge lies in distinguishing the new Falcon's distinctive imagery within Captain America: Brave New World to ensure a unique identity for the character.

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  Captain America, introduced in 1940 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, stands as a legendary Marvel Comics character, combating adversaries like the Red Skull. Transitioning from comic book pages to the big screen, Captain America has become a staple in various Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
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Source: u/SpeedForce2022|Reddit