'Captain America: Civil War' Trailer: Russo Brothers Spill On 'Unique' Spin On Books, Will They Avoid A Deadly Ending? [VIDEO]
Don't look to the Civil War comics for Captain America 3 teasers.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for putting a unique spin on old tales, and while Steve Roger's (Chris Evans) next outing draws its name from Mark Millar's 2007 crossover event, the similarities will be few and far between. For starters, you can just knock mutants right out of the equations (although an Inhuman could always pop out of the woodwork).
"The original book was dealing with a different story as well as many different characters, so the intersection between this movie and the inspiring comic isn't as extensive as it was with Winter Soldier," directors Anthony and Joe Russo explained during a Tumblr Q&A. "We do use the jumping off point of government control of superheroes and the division of superheroes between sides lead by Captain America and Iron Man, but after that the movie is striking out into territory that is unique from the book."
The Superhero Registration Act has been replaced with the Sokovia Accords, but despite the acts focus on reigning in the Avengers, the story will hinge on Steve and Bucky's (Sebastian Stan) continuing journey. The pair have been through a lot since WWII, and despite Barnes' Winter Soldier persona, Caps will brave hell and high water to keep his friend in the free and clear.
"[In my opinion, the core of Cap's struggle in this is for his friend Bucky," Evans explained.
With all these changes, there is one piece of the puzzle the Russos and Evans have not yet addressed - Captain America's untimely demise. Crossbones (Frank Grillo) and Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) put the Star-Spangled Avenger in the ground at the end of the Civil War books, a fate which looms ominously in the distance now that we know both characters will play a role in the May film. With all that has changed, however, perhaps the supersoldier will live to fight another day.
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Captain America: Civil War will hit theaters on May 6.
