CAP: HULK's Secret Sequel Unveiled!

Captain America: Brave New World, the fourth installment in the Marvel franchise and the first starring Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson, unexpectedly serves as a quasi-sequel to The Incredible Hulk. This isn't just a continuation of the Captain America storyline; it directly addresses unresolved plot points from the earlier film.

The film reunites several key characters from The Incredible Hulk, making it feel like an unofficial sequel.

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Tim Blake Nelson's The Leader:

The Incredible Hulk introduced Tim Blake Nelson's Samuel Sterns, hinting at his future transformation into The Leader. Sterns, initially an ally to Bruce Banner, became inadvertently exposed to Banner's gamma-irradiated blood, initiating his transformation. This plot thread, dormant for years, finally culminates in Brave New World. The Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week comic, canon to the MCU, reveals S.H.I.E.L.D.'s involvement with Sterns before his escape and subsequent role in the film's conspiracy. His potential involvement with Ross's Red Hulk transformation and his interest in adamantium are key aspects of his role.

Liv Tyler's Betty Ross:

Liv Tyler returns as Betty Ross, Bruce Banner's former love interest and daughter of Thunderbolt Ross. Their relationship, and Betty's involvement in Project Gamma Pulse, was established in The Incredible Hulk. Her reappearance in Brave New World is significant, given her past connection to Banner and her potential role in the current conspiracy. The possibility of her expertise in gamma research and even her transformation into Red She-Hulk (as seen in the comics) adds intrigue.

Harrison Ford's President Ross/Red Hulk:

The central figure linking Brave New World to The Incredible Hulk is Harrison Ford's Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, taking over the role from the late William Hurt. Ross's history of antagonism towards Bruce Banner, his involvement in Project Gamma Pulse, and his creation of the Abomination are all relevant to the new film. Ross's transformation into Red Hulk, a major plot point, further solidifies the connection. The film portrays a more nuanced Ross, an elder statesman attempting reconciliation with his daughter and cooperation with the Avengers, before his transformation.

The introduction of adamantium as a new, powerful resource adds another layer to the plot, driving geopolitical conflict and providing opportunities for both Ross and The Leader.

Hulk's Absence:

The conspicuous absence of Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner is the only factor preventing Brave New World from being a direct sequel to The Incredible Hulk. While his absence is notable, the film still heavily features characters and plot points directly tied to his story. The possibility of a cameo or explanation for his absence remains.

The film's plot, focusing on the return of key characters from The Incredible Hulk and their involvement in a new conspiracy involving adamantium, firmly establishes Brave New World as a spiritual successor, even without the Hulk's direct presence.

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