Longtime fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will feel right at home with “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” but for those who have missed out on the franchise’s films — especially the “Captain America” and “Avengers” films — some of the references in the new Disney+ series are bound to be confusing.The Disney+ show doesn’t offer anything in the way of an explainer about The Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), who have each appeared in a handful of the franchise’s film installments.
Here’s a quick rundown on each character’s backstories:The Falcon, Aka Sam Wilson, debuted in 2014’s “Captain America: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” The character is a former pararescueman in the U.S.
Air Force who happened to cross paths with Captain America/Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).
The two struck a quick friendship and Steve and Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff
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