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In the comic book series Thunderbolts, a subtle reference (Easter egg) to Captain America is noticeable, yet it turns out this wasn’t initially planned; making the MCU nod even more poignant. Following Chris Evans’ retirement as Steve Rogers, the MCU’s Captain America at the end of Avengers: Endgame, he passed his shield to his friend Sam Wilson. However, Sam didn’t believe he was ready for the responsibility, leading him to give the shield to the government instead.

U.S. authorities named Army Captain John Walker as the replacement for the government-backed superhero known as Captain America. However, his tenure as the hero proved fleeting. The public grew disenchanted with Walker due to his divisive demeanor, and the situation reached a critical point when he used the Captain America shield to execute a man in “The Falcon & The Winter Soldier.” While Walker hasn’t necessarily turned into a full-blown villain, there’s clearly a lot of progress he needs to make if he aspires to be considered a true hero.

John Walker Repeats Steve Rogers’ ‘On Your Left’ Line In Thunderbolts*

The Line Is A Running Gag Between Steve And Sam

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Walker is typically met with disapproval among fans, but in the upcoming film Thunderbolts, there’s a scene that appears to echo a well-known quote of Steve Rogers’. During this sequence, Yelena, Ava, Walker, and Bob find themselves trapped within Valentina’s self-destructing vault. To escape, they devise a plan where Ava phases through the wall from outside to open the door. However, they must first disable whatever device is suppressing her powers by breaking a panel and shutting off the power supply.

Instead of planning a systematic approach, Walker opts to charge ahead using his shield. Before making this move, he alerts the others by shouting “on your left.” This phrase is a recurring joke between Steve and Sam, fans of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) may recall it from Captain America: The Winter Soldier. In the movie, Steve uses it to demonstrate his superior speed compared to most humans, while Sam later repeats it when Steve’s recovering from injuries after fighting Bucky.

Wyatt Russell Explained Why John Walker Said ‘On Your Left’ In Thunderbolts*

The Line Was Not A Planned Reference

The phrase “On your left,” symbolically represents Steve and Sam’s partnership, echoed in Avengers: Endgame when Sam reappears to battle Thanos with Steve. This reference is often seen as a joke among Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans, making Walker saying it in Thunderbolts appear as an intentional Easter egg. However, Wyatt Russell clarified in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that the nod to Captain America was unintentional and instead, it was a coincidence that led to this Easter egg. Read his exact words below:

Russell acknowledges that it wasn’t a line he desired to utter,” he confides. “Jake felt there was a need for additional dialogue during post-production. That specific dialogue was added later. It has no connection to the main storyline at all. It was simply a temporary filler.” – (via EW)

During our interview, Russell himself admitted he hadn’t realized he had slipped in a nod to the movie earlier. Sebastian Stan helpfully pointed out that this line didn’t originate on set. Jake Schreier decided to fill the silence of the scene with something more, and the “on your left” line was added during Additional Dialogue Recording (ADR) later on. It’s fascinating how fans have seized upon this seemingly chance reference, given Walker’s portrayal as a flawed Captain America. I find it hard to believe that it wasn’t intentionally planted as an Easter egg; instead, it seems to be a delightful coincidence.

John Walker Never Should’ve Been Allowed To Say ‘On Your Left’

Steve’s Legacy Has Already Been Tarnished By John

Despite the apparent intention behind the dialogue seeming like a reference to Captain America, the phrase didn’t quite fit with Walker’s delivery. His actions had already undermined Steve’s reputation as a beloved public figure and ultimately led to someone’s death with the shield. However, that quote served as Sam expressing his unwavering support for Steve in all circumstances and vice versa, which wasn’t a direct Captain America reference but rather a symbol of their unique bond. As such, it seemed unlikely that it was intended as an intentional Easter egg since the line didn’t have specific connotations related to Captain America, but rather to Steve and Sam’s special friendship, which Walker was not initially part of.

The unintentional use of “On your left” in the movie made the moment seem more jarring, as this phrase is well-known among MCU fans. If Marvel had meant for Walker to say it, they should have realized how odd it sounded coming from him. However, since it wasn’t intentional, it suggests that Marvel weren’t attentive enough to catch the reference in their own movie, let alone understand why it would seem out of place. Moreover, not only did they overlook the reference in Thunderbolts*, but they also didn’t recognize its incongruity at all.*

*Note: The correct title for the MCU team featuring Falcon/Captain America should be “The Thunderbolts” rather than “Thunderbolts.

2025-05-19 00:11