Why are some Marvel fans already boycotting next year's Captain America movie? Marvel may have slowed down a bit this year, releasing only one superhero movie – - following a string of critical and box office disappointments, but that hasn’t stopped controversy brewing. The newly released trailer for the upcoming Captain America film - - has ignited controversy due to the inclusion of an Israeli character, Ruth Bat-Seraph. Actress Shira Haas, known for her role in Unorthodox, portrays the Israeli former Black Widow who now holds a high-ranking position within the US government.
This character’s inclusion has become a contentious issue and has reportedly prompted calls for a boycott, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film stars Anthony Mackie as Captain America and introduces Harrison Ford as US President Thaddeus Ross, stepping into the role previously played by the late William Hurt. The trailer has been generally well-received, especially since the tone is reminiscent of a more grounded adventure much like 2014’s .
However, pro-Israel advocates are displeased with the fact that Marvel Studios has changed Ruth Bat-Seraph's origin, as she was orginally an Israeli Mossad agent named Sabra in the comics. The change in the character’s allegiance from an Israeli agency to a US one has angered one side, while anti-Israel critics are opposed to the character altogether due to her Israeli origins and the original comic’s portrayal of Mossad. The character has even.