The highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, Captain America: Brave New World, has finally hit theaters worldwide. As the penultimate installment in MCU’s Phase Five, the movie features Anthony Mackie reprising his role as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, alongside Hollywood legend Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who is also set to become Red Hulk. While fans had been eagerly waiting for the film’s release, Indian audiences were particularly taken aback by a surprise—a character who bears a striking resemblance to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Social Media User’s Reactions
Social media platforms quickly exploded with reactions as Indian fans noticed the uncanny look-alike in one of the scenes. A viral screenshot from the film sparked a wave of amusing and bewildered comments. One social media user humorously remarked, “Didn’t expect Modi Ji cameo in #Captain_America_Brave_New_World #Marvel.” Another fan added to the conversation, stating, “They put Modi in Brave New World. But strangely, they gave him a wife.”
Many others joined the discussion, sharing their reactions to the unexpected resemblance. One enthusiastic user tweeted, “The @narendramodi cameo in #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is the best one!” Another commented with amusement, “NO WAY they got a guy who looks like Modi in Captain America: Brave New World. Hilarious! And he speaks with the worst Indian accent.”
Captain America’s Director’s Response
As discussions about the Modi look-alike intensified, the film’s director, Julius Onah, was asked if the character was intentionally modeled after the Indian Prime Minister. Addressing the speculation in an interview, Onah clarified, “It’s not designed to copy any real-world figures. Everything is in service of making the best movie and telling the most entertaining story possible. And I’m thrilled that I was able to do that with Anthony, Harrison, and this entire crew.”
Captain America’s New Installment
Despite the buzz around this unexpected detail, Captain America: Brave New World remains significant for other reasons as well. It marks the fourth installment in the Captain America franchise but the first without Chris Evans as Steve Rogers. Instead, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson has fully embraced his new mantle as Captain America following the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The movie introduces new conflicts, alliances, and unexpected twists, keeping audiences engaged.
Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross has also been a major talking point. This film marks his debut in the MCU, taking over the role from the late William Hurt. With Ross’s transformation into Red Hulk teased for the future, fans have much to look forward to in upcoming MCU films.
Negative Reviews
However, despite its high expectations, Captain America: Brave New World has received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Some have praised its action sequences and performances, particularly from Mackie and Ford, while others have criticized its screenplay and pacing. Even with these critiques, early box office projections suggest that the film will be among the biggest openers in the MCU, proving that the franchise still has a strong hold on audiences worldwide.
The unexpected resemblance to Narendra Modi has only added to the film’s global buzz, particularly in India, where Marvel enjoys a massive fan base. Whether intentional or purely coincidental, this detail has undoubtedly sparked curiosity and further conversation around Captain America: Brave New World. Fans will have to watch the film themselves to see what all the excitement is about and decide if the Modi look-alike was merely an amusing coincidence or a subtle nod to real-world figures.
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