Marvel revealed new details about ‘Captain America: Brave New World‘ at the San Diego Comic-Con. This included the revelation that Giancarlo Esposito will be playing the villainous Sidewinder. As the leader of the Serpent Society, Sidewinder will play a major role in Sam Wilson’s solo outing. But who exactly is Sidewinder and what can fans expect from this secret Serpent Society leader?
The comics provide some clues about Sidewinder’s background and ability, though the MCU adaptation might tweak it a little. Esposito’s casting has left many fans excited as he is notorious for his antagonist roles.
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Sidewinder’s Comic Book Origins
In the comics, there have been multiple individuals who have taken on the title of Sidewinder. However, the most notable of them all is Seth Voelker, an economics professor recruited by Roxxon, a corrupt organization. He was then given the ability to teleport using a special cloak and adopted the snake-theme name of Sidewinder. He went on to form the first supervillain union known as the Serpent Society.
Not much is known about how the MCU will adapt Sidewinder and the Serpent Society. However, some clues were provided by inside reports and also in the trailers. The Serpent Society is set to play a key role as antagonists that Captain America must face.
This suggests that they will be much more than henchmen or goons. Rosa Salazar has also been cast as Diamondback, one of Captain America’s comic book love interest who was a former member of the Serpent Society.
Her inclusion indicates that the movie may incorporate plot points directly from the comics. With Esposito in the role, Sidewinder is sure to be a charismatic and formidably skilled leader of this snake-themed criminal union.
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Sidewinder’s Powers And Abilities
In the comics, Sidewinder’s primary power is that he can control snakes and other serpentine creatures on a psychic level. He can command them to attack or even use them to track others.
The suit he possesses allows him to acquire snake-like abilities like venom discharge and even camouflage. It’s possible that the MCU version may possess similar abilities, but might tone it down as well for the grounded nature the movie is looking to portray. Fans can expect Sidewinder to be a venomous yet cunning foe unlike any Captain America has faced before.
With the introduction of Sidewinder and the Serpent Society, ‘Captain America: Brave New World‘ is shaping up to have a deep comic book influence while still staying close to the MCU frame and structure. Giancarlo Esposito’s casting can only heighten the excitement and the Sidewinder’s past provides a foundation for a complex criminal mastermind capable of delivering a solid interpretation of the King of the Serpent Society.
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