Fans might absolutely hate the guy, but John Walker can comfortably be named as one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most well-developed and complex antagonists. The Falcon and the Winter Solider has definitely defined him as a villain, with star Wyatt Russell admitting he’s more dangerous than ever heading into this week’s finale, but he’s painted in many shades of gray.
Walker did exactly what he was asked to do by the government by stepping into Steve Rogers’ shoes as the new Captain America, only to be disowned and discharged after he snapped and killed one of the Flag Smashers with the iconic shield. For the first time in his adult life, he’s got nobody giving him orders after being abandoned by the institution he dedicated himself to entirely, which isn’t good news for anyone considering the super soldier serum has given him powers, as well as enhancing his inner darkness.
A new theory puts forward the idea that Walker could end up leading the MCU’s Dark Avengers, which is a project we’ve heard on several occasions could be on the cards at Marvel Studios. In the comic books, Norman Osborn is in charge of the outfit, which essentially has villains masquerading as heroes to hide their hidden agenda.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier introduced Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, and her interaction with Walker hints that the two are destined to meet again in the future. Not only does she eventually become Madame Hydra in the comics, but the character also has a long history with Nick Fury. If that wasn’t enough, the Dark Avengers originally formed in the aftermath of the Secret Invasion event, which is of course being adapted for Disney Plus, meaning that there’s several major pieces already in place for John Walker to continue operating under the assumption that he’s still Captain America.
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