Anthony Mackie embraces Captain America role

Anthony Mackie sparked backlash for his comments about Captain America. Here's a breakdown of the controversy.
Anthony Mackie caught backlash after downplaying the "America" aspect of his character, Captain America.
'Literally the Best Movie It Can Be': Anthony Mackie Eases Fan Concerns About Captain America 4 Reshoots
Mackie brought this subject up in an interview with Esquire, avouching, "It's literally the best movie it can be. It stays in the lines of Marvel. It stays in the lines of Captain
New Captain America Anthony Mackie Warns Fans Against Comparing Trump To ‘Red Hulk’: ‘Chill the F**k Out’
Anthony Mackie told fans to "chill the f**k out" when asked about "inevitable comparisons" between President Donald Trump and his Captain America's Red Hulk.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD's Anthony Mackie Says "Cap Is My Oscar" And Talks AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Rumors
Anthony Mackie has largely missed out on major awards during his acting career but makes a case for why playing Captain America means more than any of that. He also addresses the Avengers: Doomsday rumors.
Anthony Mackie shares statement clarifying comments on Captain America
The actor, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America in the upcoming film "Captain America: Brave New World" film, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a statement he shared in a story about what the role means to him and expressing his appreciation for those who serve and have served the country.
Anthony Mackie says working on Captain America: Brave New World was a dream come true
At a photocall for the new Marvel movie, actor Anthony Mackie talks about his filming experience and how working on Captain America: Brave New World was a dream come true.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Star Anthony Mackie Shares Inspiring Message On Playing Black Captain America
Brave New World star Anthony Mackie has opened up on what it means to play a Black Captain America and why he believes that's important for children of all races to see on
Anthony Mackie Says Captain America Shouldn't Represent 'America'
"For me, Captain America represents a lot of different things, and I don't think the term 'America' should be one of those representations," said the actor.
Surprising way Anthony Mackie found out he’d taken over Captain America role from Chris Evans
Chris Evans revealed that he was the one who informed Anthony Mackie about his next big role — becoming the new Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I inadvertently was the one who got to tell him that he was going to be Captain America.
Anthony Mackie Says Leaving Hollywood for New Orleans Gave Him 'Peace of Mind'
"I can bring a natural humanity into my roles and the things that I do," said Mackie about how moving to his hometown has ...
Anthony Mackie Makes Excellent Point About The Comparisons Between Red Hulk And Donald Trump
Anthony Mackie is set to make his feature film debut as Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World, having taken ...
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Shows Disney Can’t Escape the Culture Wars
While the studio desperately tries to avoid politics, the stars of the upcoming 'Captain America' movie and 'Spider-Man' TV ...
Anthony Mackie Says ‘Chill the F— Out’ Over Comparing Red Hulk to Donald Trump, Responds to Fan Who Called Him the ‘Rudest Celebrity’
Anthony Mackie told Esquire magazine in a new cover story that playing Captain America “is my Oscar because I’ve been ...
Anthony Mackie Shares Why He Keeps His 4 Sons Away from the Spotlight
Anthony Mackie keeps his business life separate from his personal one. The New Orleans native told 'Esquire' he intentionally ...