MCU Newcomer Has The Best Response to Haters Sending Him Death Threats
Some fans just seem to be unable to separate fiction from reality.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a huge fanbase, and with it comes a range of reactions to its characters and storylines. Wyatt Russell, who relatively recently joined the MCU, taking on the role of John Walker in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, found himself at the center of a storm of controversy.
In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the iconic character of Captain America, previously portrayed by Chris Evans, sees a new face. Wyatt Russell plays John Walker, the new Captain America.
For many fans, Chris Evans has always been the embodiment of Captain America, making it challenging to accept another actor in this role.
While many fans expressed their feelings through memes and discussions, some took it to an extreme. Wyatt Russell reportedly received death threats from ardent MCU fans. These threats were initially believed to be posted on Wyatt's official Instagram account.
However, it was later clarified that the account was merely a fan page. The toxic comments were eventually deleted, but the incident highlighted the existing issue — blurred lines between fiction and reality for some people. Unfortunately, some actors do suffer from it.
Despite the negativity, there was a significant outpouring of support for Wyatt. Many fans and X (formerly Twitter) users defended him, pointing out the need to differentiate between the actor and the character.
Some tweets highlighted the absurdity of sending death threats over a fictional role, praising Wyatt's portrayal of the US Agent (an alias he takes after Sam Wilson becomes Captain America).
Interestingly, Wyatt Russell's reaction to the entire situation was quite grounded. In an interview on the Rich Eisen Show, he clarified that he never had a social media account, so he didn't directly witness the hate.
He expressed that while fans are entitled to their feelings, it's essential to remember that movies and TV shows are fictional. Wyatt emphasized, "It's a comic book and it's a TV show. It's not real. But it's fun."
It's crucial for fans to remember that actors are just doing their job, bringing characters to life. While it's okay to have strong feelings about fictional characters, directing hate towards the actors portraying them is unwarranted.
Source: The Rich Eisen Show