Anthony Mackie discussed his role as Sam Wilson AKA Falcon, reassuring fans by saying;

“I’m happy to say that I’m in a good deal of the movie and I play an integral part with Captain America taking down the winter soldier. It’s great. They started the shoot 2 1/2 weeks ago and once I finished doing press for ‘Pain & Gain,’ I go in and join them. I’ve been doing combat training and fitness training just to get prepared. It’s going to be something and I’m excited for it.”

He also spoke a bit about the leaked concept art of his costume.

“They just released pictures of the costume last week. It’s more of a military style tactical costume. He’s more along the lines of Captain America as far as superhero as opposed to a true superhero.”

He was also asked about his knowledge of the character prior to landing the role admitting.

“I had never heard of the Falcon. I knew nothing about him. Once they sent me the comic book and told me everything they wanted me to do, I read up some and looked up his story. I’m really excited. He’s a cool character and we need that. We need that (black) superhero that looks like them.”

Winter Soldier is still set for release April 2014.