In an exclusive interview with ScreenRant's Liam Crowley, Danny Ramirez suggested that the dynamic between his version of Falcon and the new Captain America is less equal than that between Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers. When asked about what makes each pairing different, Ramirez states that Torres sees Wilson as a hero, whereas Wilson and Rogers' relationship was on more of an equal footing. He also speaks of how he strove to convey Torres' signature youthful hotheadedness in Captain America: Brave New World. His full quote can be read below:
Liam Crowley: I'm glad you brought up the relationship between Sam and Joaquin. A lot of parallels between that relationship and Steven Bucky, I'd love for you to tell me what makes that pairing different.
Danny Ramirez: Steve and Sam see each other I think more of that Sam was a counselor and Steve was frozen in time. And so there's inherently a different dynamic within their maturity and the things they've done in their individual paths, whereas there's a more of a mentor-mentee element within Sam and Joaquin. I think that there's a clear difference of just what they bring to the table in that regard. And I think Joaquin has more of this eager energy to prove himself. And that inherently, I think makes that dynamic a little bit more like, 'Let me prove it to you that I'm worthy.' Whereas there's more, it felt like Steve and Sam were a little bit more with their feet on the ground, eye to eye. Whereas here, I think there is a little brother, big brother dynamic. And so I was kind of just leaning into that because in the comics you get to feel that you feel Joaquin's youthfulness and how much of a little hot shot he thinks he is and how badass he thinks he is. I was like, all right, lemme capture that and put it into this character. I think that'll put us in some really interesting predicaments. He's going to be overly eager in moments where who knows maybe you shouldn't be. I think that dynamic is where I think it adds the burden of responsibility to Sam where he ends up caring for this guy and has to also take care of him. And so it builds this different dynamic for sure."
"Liam Crowley: And he's not just learning from Sam in this movie. You get a little bit of a moment from what I've seen so far with Isaiah, you get to learn from the OG. Who's a better OG mentor: Isaiah or Maverick?
Danny Ramirez: I think it'd go Sam, because Joaquin's looked up to Sam from the jump, and so although Joaquin knows his history and knows who the OG Cap is and kind of who Isaiah was from the onset and there's this respect that's there, I think I'd go compare Joaquin and his love for Sam Wilson to Fanboy and Maverick, I think Fanboy also being someone that knows the history of the Navy would definitely have heard of and has heard of Mav and all the accolades he's done. So it's comparable. I think outright, Joaquin has said that Sam is his hero, and so instantly I think I'd go that way.
Danny Ramirez seems to be suggesting that Joaquin Torres sees Sam Wilson similarly to how Kamala Khan sees Carol Danvers. While they will both find themselves in sticky situations, this dynamic might see Torres going above and beyond to ensure he is living up to his hero's legacy, much like Ms. Marvel in The Marvels. It could also lead to Sam Wilson taking extra risks to ensure Torres' safety, especially if Torres deliberately places himself in harm's way to achieve the aforementioned goals.
Joaquín Torres has been introduced in the MCU's The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, and there's a lot to learn about Sam's potential replacement.
As Ramirez states, this differs from the dynamic between Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson. While Wilson treats Rogers with the utmost respect throughout their shared time in the MCU - which fuels his reticence in filling Cap's shoes - he doesn't necessarily adulate Steve Rogers, instead fighting alongside him as an equal despite their obvious gulf in power. This should help to facilitate scenes in Captain America: Brave New World where Sam can further prove his credentials in filling Steve Rogers' role by showing humility in the face of Torres' deference.
I think Ramirez has taken the right approach in his depiction of Sam and Joaquin's relationship. Not only does it help to prop up Sam Wilson, whose upcoming MCU tenure as the new Cap has been met with a certain amount of pushback both in-universe and in reality, but it helps to differentiate the new duo from the old, giving them more room to explore their dynamic and relationship. Torres' comments make me optimistic that Captain America: Brave New World will feature plenty of heartfelt moments between the two that should help to round out the upcoming action and subterfuge.
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