Close Search Falcon and the Winter Soldier Star Danny Ramirez on How Joaquin Torres MCU Origin Is Different From the Comics The Falcon and the Winter Soldier focused on Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, the series also introduced quite a few new characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Aside from Isaiah Bradley, the most notable of these new additions was undoubtedly Joaquin Torres, who helped Sam out on his journey. Torres doesn't have a ton of screentime throughout the six-episode series, but his appearance could have significant impact on the MCU going forward. In the comics, Torres goes on to become the new Falcon, after Sam takes on the mantle of Captain America. There's a reference to this transition on