The Marvel Cinematic Universe is presently in its era of overhaul. As the studio unclasps its fists to tap on luminaries, extending the club membership of comic depictors for future projects, its latest gamble has been on the Emmy nominee, Giancarlo Esposito. Esposito had previously hinted at his entry into the superhero universe, suggesting it would happen "sooner than you think". Now, Esposito has indeed delivered on that promise.

By making his MCU debut and setting the record straight, Esposito's entry into the universe could potentially ensure a promising future for the studio's phase of reinvention.

During the CCXP Panel in Brazil earlier this month, Giancarlo Esposito teased fans about his casting in an MCU project. While fans speculated that he might take on the role of Professor X, Esposito squashed these rumors, suggesting they might prefer to see him portray a new and original character instead. Following through on his hint, Variety recently confirmed his entry into the MCU for the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World.

Esposito’s role in Brave New World remains classified for now, but there have been cues to suggest that he would portray something malevolent. Presently, the Marvel movie is rolling on additional photography before its theatrical release date, slated for next year on Valentine's Day. Although the flick was supposed to hit the theaters this year on July 26 as a box office rival to the priority-tagged Deadpool & Wolverine, the release date was pushed back to February 14, 2025, following rescheduling prompted by the SAG-AFTRA strikes.

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Regardless, the time gap gives fans plenty of allowances to get familiar with the nooks and crannies of the upcoming MCU wonder, Captain America: Brave New World. 

At CinemaCon in April, Disney's panel featured an action-packed first look at Captain America: Brave New World, with Marvel's top executive, Kevin Feige, likening the film to 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Directed by Julius Onah, the movie stars Harrison Ford, Seth Rollins, Sebastian Stan, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Rosa Salazar. And of course, Anthony Mackie reprises his role as Sam Wilson, the newly minted Captain America.

According to official reports, principal photography for the film wrapped up before the Hollywood strikes. However, in December, Marvel Studios brought on screenwriter Matthew Orton to draft additional pages ahead of planned reshoots in spring 2024. There is speculation that Giancarlo Esposito may play a significant role in these scenes. However, for more details about his character, fans will have to wait for further updates.

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