In this segment of Ask Marvel, actor Wyatt Russell, who plays John Walker in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, answers fan questions about standing on the shoulders of Chris Evans and how similar he is to the character he plays. Watch the show Fridays on Disney+.
The Falcon and the Winter Solider is a 2021 Disney+ TV series based on various Marvel Comics characters.
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, the series re-teams Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in the roles they originated on the big screen. Also returning from the film series is Daniel Bruhl as Zemo and Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter (aka Agent 13). Wyatt Russell also joins as John Walker, better known to Marvel readers as the Captain America replacement U.S. Agent. Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep) is also reportedly on board. Speculation is he might be playing Isiah Bradley, the early-model super soldier introduced in the comics series Red, White and Black. Amy Aquino also appears.
Malcolm Spellman of Empire fame is writing the series. Kari Skogland of The Handmaid's Tale is directing.
