Captain America 4: WWE Star's Rumored Marvel Debut as Supervillain Whose Origin Story Almost Mirrors Spider

by Kunal Goel June 10, 2023, 11:54 am

Marvel fans have exciting news to look forward to as Captain America 4, titled Captain America: Brave New World, is set to feature Anthony Mackie's portrayal of the iconic Marvel character. Alongside Mackie, the film will introduce new additions, including WWE Superstar Seth Rollins. Rollins has already been spotted on the film's set, creating buzz among fans.

Adding fuel to the excitement, insider @CanWeGetToast on Twitter claims to have insider knowledge about Rollins’ character in the Marvel universe. This rumor suggests that Seth Rollins may be taking on the role of a beloved character from the classic Marvel comics, further tying the upcoming film to its source material. Fans eagerly await more details about Rollins’ character and how he will contribute to the highly anticipated Captain America 4.

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Played by Seth Rollins in Captain America 4, Klaus Voorhees, also known as Cobra, is a notable character in Marvel Comics and has predominantly appeared as an antagonist to the X-Men.

Seth Rollins will be playing Cobra and has wrapped filming for #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Cmn924U8pB

— CanWeGetSomeToast (@CanWeGetToast) June 9, 2023

Introduced in Journey into Mystery #98 (Nov. 1963), Cobra was created by the renowned writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck. In his origin story, Voorhees worked as a laboratory assistant alongside a professor who aimed to develop a remedy for venomous snake bites.

Through a fortuitous combination of a radioactive cobra bite and an experimental anti-venom, Klaus acquired superhuman abilities, eventually adopting the moniker of the Human Cobra, which later evolved into simply Cobra.

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It is worth noting that Cobra's origin story bears a resemblance to that of Spider-Man, who gained his extraordinary abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. The parallel underscores the theme of unexpected circumstances leading to the emergence of superhuman powers in the Marvel Universe.

Captain America 4, titled Captain America: Brave New World, is generating anticipation among fans, despite the limited information available about its plot. However, clues have emerged through the cast members involved. Harrison Ford will be replacing William Hurt in the role of Thunderbolt Ross, who now serves as the President of the United States.

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Liv Tyler, known for her portrayal of Betty Ross, Bruce Banner's former love interest and Thunderbolt's daughter, will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) after her last appearance in 2008's The Incredible Hulk. Additionally, Tim Blake Nelson, who played Samuel Sterns, will also be making his long-awaited return. His inclusion suggests that he might assume the antagonistic role of The Leader.

The events of the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will directly impact Captain America 4. In the series, Sam Wilson initially rejects the mantle of Captain America but ultimately embraces the role by the finale.

The show also introduced John Walker, played by Wyatt Russell, as an ill-fated replacement for Captain America. Now adopting the moniker U.S. Agent, Walker is set to reappear in the upcoming Thunderbolts film.

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These intriguing details are building anticipation among fans as they eagerly await the release of Captain America: Brave New World and the unfolding of its captivating storyline.

Source: Comicbook