Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier debuts on Disney+
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a six-episode miniseries from Marvel Studios, premiered on Disney+ with record viewership. Directed by Kari Skogland, the series follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) after Avengers: Endgame. Skogland, known for directing episodes of The Handmaid's Tale, Boardwalk Empire, and The Walking Dead, aimed to explore the characters' vulnerabilities. Head writer Malcolm Spellman expanded on the duo's dynamic, described as "fire and ice." Mackie and Stan both noted the series offers deeper character development than the films. The series was originally slated as Marvel's first Disney+ show but was preceded by WandaVision.
Key facts
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier debuted on Disney+ with record viewership.
- The miniseries consists of six episodes.
- Kari Skogland directed the series.
- Anthony Mackie plays Sam Wilson / Falcon.
- Sebastian Stan plays Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier.
- Malcolm Spellman served as head writer.
- The series takes place after Avengers: Endgame.
- Skogland previously directed episodes of The Handmaid's Tale, Boardwalk Empire, and The Walking Dead.
Entities
Artists
- Kari Skogland
- Anthony Mackie
- Sebastian Stan
- Malcolm Spellman
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Marvel Studios
- Disney+
- Juilliard School of Drama
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