Many fans have been eagerly awaiting Giancarlo Esposito's villain, Sidewinder, in Captain America 4: Brave New World. The anticipation surrounding his role has created a lot of excitement, especially given Esposito's reputation for playing compelling villains. He was initially rumored to be playing George Washington Bridge. However, Esposito recently stated that no one had guessed his villain, who now appears to be Sidewinder.
Captain America Brave New World: Giancarlo Esposito Villain Explained!
For anyone wanting to know who Sidewinder is and what makes him a formidable opponent in the Marvel Universe, here's everything you need to know.
Sidewinder, also known as Seth Voelker, is the "King of the Serpent Society," a formidable group of mercenaries in the Marvel Universe. His introduction represents a larger and more complex threat to Captain America, bringing to mind the grounded, espionage-driven storytelling reminiscent of Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
In the comics, he created the Serpent Society, with several snake-themed members including Anaconda, Black Mamba, Death Adder, Asp, Diamondback, Cottonmouth, the Cobra, Bushmaster, Rattler, and Princess Python at various times.