New concept art from Captain America: Brave New World reveals five Serpent Society villains cut from an earlier version of the film. This glimpse gives Marvel fans a look at Diamondback, Asp, Cobra, Constrictor, and Rattler. Each has unique abilities, including sonic blasts, blade hands, and enhanced strength.
The detailed art shows how these characters might have looked on-screen. Moreover, their sleek costumes blend comic accuracy with modern MCU aesthetics. If included, these designs could have made Brave New World feature some of the most visually striking villains in recent Marvel history.
The Missing Serpent Society in Captain America’s Story
In the film’s final cut, only Giancarlo Esposito’s Sidewinder appeared on-screen. This served as a subtle nod to the Serpent Society’s presence in Marvel Comics. However, the rest of the team never showed up. As a result, the Serpent Society remains teased but never fully realized in the MCU.
Moreover, this marks the second time the group has been sidelined. Marvel Studios originally announced Captain America: Civil War as Captain America: Serpent Society, but later changed the title. The studio used the name change as a playful misdirect for fans, yet it still disappointed many who wanted to see the team.
WWE Star’s Role Cut from Captain America: Brave New World
Interestingly, WWE’s Seth Rollins took on a role many assumed was a Serpent Society member. However, the filmmakers later removed his character from the film, and reports suggest he wasn’t thrilled with the decision. This change further trimmed down the potential scope of the villain lineup, leaving fans wondering what could have been.
Rollins’ involvement also fueled speculation online about the Serpent Society’s role, with concept artists later confirming that multiple villain designs were scrapped during production’s final months.
Future Possibilities for the Serpent Society
Despite these cuts, Brave New World still left the door open for the Serpent Society’s MCU debut. Sidewinder’s survival in the final act could serve as the perfect setup for the group’s future appearance.
In addition, Marvel’s willingness to tease the team twice may hint at plans to use them in a Captain America or Avengers project. The MCU is now exploring more grounded, espionage-driven plots. As a result, a team like the Serpent Society could fit perfectly into a politically charged storyline.
Captain America: Brave New World Now on Disney+
For those eager to watch, Captain America: Brave New World is now available to stream on Disney+.The film follows Sam Wilson’s Captain America as he faces a global crisis involving Adamantium. Furthermore, it blends political intrigue with fast-paced superhero action.
As a result, the unused Serpent Society designs have become a point of fascination for fans — a reminder that the MCU still has plenty of untapped comic book potential. If these characters ever make their full debut, the seeds planted in Brave New World could finally pay off spectacularly.
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