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Disney Sneaks Back Power Broker to MCU After 5 Years
Sharon Carter may return to Marvel's MCU in VisionQuest after five years of absence.
In brief
Sharon Carter may return to Marvel's MCU in VisionQuest after five years of absence. Sharon Carter could reappear in VisionQuest as the Power Broker, potentially returning to the MCU after her last appearance in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Originally reported by CBR.
Quick answers
- Sharon Carter as Client?
- Sharon Carter has the means and desire to be Paladin's Client due to her Power Broker status and resources.
- What is the key takeaway from Disney Sneaks Back Power Broker to MCU After 5 Years?
- Sharon Carter could reappear in VisionQuest as the Power Broker, potentially returning to the MCU after her last appearance in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Sharon Carter's Return
Sharon Carter, aka the Power Broker, hasn't been seen since 2021 in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
“Sharon Carter became controversial in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier when she was revealed as the mysterious gangster who supplies criminals with superpowers.”
VisionQuest's Role
VisionQuest is Marvel's new Disney+ series exploring Paul Bettany's superhero identity and potential threats.
“VisionQuest may just be the series to bring the Power Broker back to the MCU, or at the very least facilitate her return in an upcoming project.”
Power Broker's Past
Sharon Carter was previously a hero working with the CIA and Captain America during Superhero Civil War.
“Sharon had always been portrayed as a hero, first working with the C.I.A. and even putting her career on the line to help Captain America during the Superhero Civil War.”
Power Broker's Current Status
Sharon Carter has been in exile and later died during the Blip, causing her to shift from hero to self-focused.
“Her years in exile and subsequent death during the Blip changed Sharon significantly, causing her to stop fighting for the greater good and instead focus on herself.”
Power Broker's Return Tease
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier post-credit scene hinted at Sharon Carter's return with advanced government technology.
“The show's post-credit scene teases her return, as she calls a mysterious partner to deliver the news that she now has access to all of the government's advanced technology.”
VisionQuest Client Mystery
VisionQuest introduces a mysterious Client who hires Paladin to capture Vision using S.W.O.R.D. technology.
“The first two episodes introduce a mysterious 'Client,' who hires the mercenary known as Paladin to capture the Vision, specifying that he (or she) wants the android alive.”
Sharon Carter as Client?
Sharon Carter has the means and desire to be Paladin's Client due to her Power Broker status and resources.
“Sharon Carter is one of only a few MCU characters with both the means and the desire to be Paladin's Client.”
Madripoor Connection
VisionQuest returns to Madripoor, the Power Broker's home base from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
“VisionQuest will return to Madripoor, the Power Broker's home base in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”
Alternative Clients
Other potential clients include Billy Maximoff, Tyler Hayward, or Jimmy Woo and Darcy Lewis.
“If Sharon Carter doesn't turn out to be the Client in VisionQuest, there are only a handful of other options.”
Billy Maximoff
Billy Maximoff, Vision's other son, could be the Client but lacks motivation for tracking Vision.
“One theory online is that the Client is none other than Billy Maximoff, Vision's other son.”
Tyler Hayward
Tyler Hayward, former S.W.O.R.D. acting director, might track Vision after his release from court-martial.
“Another possibility is that the mysterious Client is former S.W.O.R.D. acting director Tyler Hayward.”
Jimmy Woo and Darcy Lewis
Jimmy Woo and Darcy Lewis could be behind Paladin's mission using their combined resources.
“Keeping with the WandaVision theme, perhaps the tag team of Jimmy Woo and Darcy Lewis could be behind the Paladin's mission.”
Armor Wars Conflict
Armor Wars movie might have been planned for Sharon Carter's return but is unlikely to happen.
“There is a distinct chance that Marvel Studios planned to include the Power Broker as a major villain in the Armor Wars movie.”
Armor Wars Status
Armor Wars has been in development for six years with no completed script, director, or release date.
“It's been six years since Marvel first announced Armor Wars, and the film has yet to attain a finished script, a director, or a release date.”
Sharon Carter's Return Timeline
Sharon Carter's earliest return could be in 2028, seven years after her last appearance.
“If it doesn't happen in VisionQuest, it's unlikely to happen before the end of the MCU's Phase Six, which deals with bigger things like Doctor Doom and the collapse of the Multiverse.”
VisionQuest Release
VisionQuest premieres new episodes every Tuesday on Disney+.
“VisionQuest premieres new episodes every Tuesday on Disney+.”
Here's the gist
Sharon Carter could reappear in VisionQuest as the Power Broker, potentially returning to the MCU after her last appearance in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
