Still swimming in cash after the boffo box office performance of Avengers: Endgame, Marvel has signaled it will add three diverse new Captain Americas to its cinematic universe: one female, one black and one gay.
All three characters already exist in the comic book universe, and may or may not take on the actual title of Captain America. That distinction goes to Sam Wilson, formerly known as Falcon, played in the movies by Anthonie Mackie. Wilson took on the Captain America identity–a distinct role of leadership among the Marvel superheroes–after the retirement of original hero Steve Rodgers.
Related: Finally, some details about Marvel’s first out gay cinematic superhero
According to reports, Peggy Carter–Steve Rodgers’ sometime love interest–will take on the title of Captain Britain. The gay version of the character will be embodied by America Chavez’s Miss America, while Eli Bradley–also known as Patriot–will become the black version. All three characters have already appeared in Marvel Comics and found a devoted readership.
How about we take this to the next level?
Our newsletter is like a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.
Marvel Studios has yet to make an official announcement, though the inclusion of the three new characters would seem to gel with the studio’s push for greater diversity. Already the studio has announced that the film version of The Eternals will feature a gay lead, speculated to be the character Ikarus played by Richard Madden.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
All three plots sound horrific. I think its a mistake to gay up already established characters. If there is an audience out there for a gay super hero then please let the character be a fresh untested character. To gay up an established hero is clearly aimed at pumping money out of the gay community because the characters can’t go no further with its original audience (which already includes us amongst them). Fifty plus years I have under my wig ready comic books and keeping up with the characters as times change but I am not ready to really have to know what they do in their beds and with whom or what.
witchboybrian
America Chavez was created as a pansexual character so no one’s orientation is being changed there.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
Good lord almighty. What the hell is a pansexual? Is this parade of A-Z identification ever going to end? Marvel has a long forgotten character called Prince Namor that is worth a google search. He is the Marvel version of Aquaman but his appearance is VERY gay and I always thought it was meant for him to be interpreted that way even though this is the 1960’s pre Stonewall era we’re talking about with him. Now he would be worth digging up if they feel they just have to go gay.
Godabed
@SisterBertha Bedderthanyu, you’re on the internet it’s no one’s job to educate you about pansexuality, google it.
I think this sounds like speculation. Richard Madden has not been confirmed as the gay character, Ikarus was not gay in the comics. The only reason people are saying his name is because they believe he’s currently on the DL.
I trust Marvel with creating great stories and characters with Kevin Feige at the helm. So I am not worried about which characters they pick from their catalog, it’s going to be entertaining at least, great at best
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
@ol’ Godabed…………Shame on you for not taking the time to educate an old queen. You need to come go to church and learn the sense of community and help those who need help understanding a world that has simply gone to hell and doesn’t know it. The only thing you did by telling me that was prove how distant you young’uns have become. The art of conversation is lost on the majority of you as are interpersonal skills. What ever the meaning is I’ll bet its root amounts to nothing but a new fangled translation of gay.
Donston
As I’ve told you quite a few times, orientation is more than about who you freak, and it and has more of an impression on your perspective and experiences than just who you’re having sex with. Dismissing orientation by constantly claiming that you “don’t care what someone is doing in their bedroom” is an old time reflection of homophobia, gay discomfort, supporting the closet, not truly understanding orientation and/or not being sympathetic to people’s journeys and struggles. Beyond all that mess, let’s not act as if most superhero movies (and comics) don’t contain love interests for the main heroes.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
Donston, based on the time that Queerty says you posted this it would have been 12am here i the midwest. Not only are you tired (you admitted it yourself in your comment) its clear you had nothing else to do (or lets just get to the point, you were by yourself) but look for someone to read online instead of some one to be intimate with or talk to. It would have been 10pm on the west coast or 1am on the east coast. Dont worry, I’ll continue doing what I do regarding ALL of your posts and hope you next job isn’t lost due to you putting your hand on your hip and over estimating your importance as you read your boss. Most of your kind would have gone on over to Myvidster.com and received their frustration but luckily for you I was here. See there, ol’ Sister Bertha to YOUR rescue once again. And by the way, I still dont know what the hell a pansexual is but feel free to explain to me what I will never be nor care about.
BradyKing1451
All three plots sound horrific. I think its a ….- I have nothing to add But i am here not only to discuss this article but I would like to share with you new but absolutelly brilliant website for gay singles only. It is still private, but you can find it easy. Use the most famous search engine to find it: “bFVhlUSDG0bfugu6lu9241806” .
FranciscoJones1187
All three plots sound horrific. I think its a ….- Real truth But i am here not only to discuss this article but I would like to share with you new but really great website for gay singles only. It is still private, but you can find it easy. Use the most famous search engine to find it: “gTSeH2NbTfugu6lu6565552” .
Selverd
This story sounds like bull.
dhmonarch89
I’M SOOOOO Sick of hearing about Gay Super heroes! WHEN someone does it- then tell us, the endless speculation is REALLY getting annoying! Of course they’ll have to make one gay- they’ve exhausted EVERY other super hero avenue, we’re all that’s left!
DarkZephyr
So its going to be another female “gay” character? Great I guess.
Gandalf The Grey
The next Captain America should be his little pal Bucky! And they can make him gay by revealing his secret crush on Steve Rogers!
Donston
I too have grown tired of the “will this be the first openly gay superhero” or “will this be the one”? It’ll come whenever it comes. In general, I’m tired of the world being seemingly run by superhero movies and superhero movie speculation. I will say that as cynical as I am about Hollyweird/Hypocritewood I am mildly surprised that not a single one of these movies has had a main male character who has overtly shown romantic, sexual, relationship affections/passions towards their sex. It’s mildly surprising and a bit disappointing. But I just don’t care anymore. Besides, when we get there it likely won’t be more than placation.
jjose712
Gay media is pathetic.
They buy the a soccer player is coming out this summer and marvel will have a gay superhero in their next film everytime, even if everytime is a blatant lie
Ginger Tom
Once upon a time “Gay” was commercial suicide. Now “Gay” sells, sells, sells. Yawn.