After months of speculation, Giancarlo Esposito has officially unveiled his role in the highly anticipated Captain America: Brave New World. The acclaimed actor, best known for his performances in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, will portray the villain Sidewinder, leader of the notorious Serpent Society.
Esposito’s casting had fueled intense fan theories, with many guessing he would play more prominent Marvel figures. However, during a recent Comic-Con appearance, Esposito confirmed he is taking on the role of Seth Voelker, aka Sidewinder—a character with the power of teleportation and a deep history in Marvel comics as the founder of the Serpent Society. The Serpent Society, a criminal organization with reptilian-themed members, is set to challenge Sam Wilson’s Captain America, played by Anthony Mackie, in this fourth installment of the franchise.
The film, directed by Julius Onah and set for release on February, 202, also features Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross (and Red Hulk), with returning characters Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) and Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson)9. Esposito revealed that his version of Sidewinder will be a modern take, blending comic book roots with a fresh MCU interpretation.
Fans can expect a new kind of threat for Captain America as the MCU continues to expand, with Esposito’s Sidewinder poised to leave a lasting mark. But with rumors of changes during reshoots and hints at a future Disney+ series appearance, could there be more to Esposito’s character than meets the eye?
