LOS ANGELES — Anthony Mackie has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for quite some time. His portrayal of Sam Wilson, also known as Falcon, began over ten years ago.
In “Captain America: Brave New World,” he’s gotten a promotion – he’s our newest Captain America.
Actor Chris Evans, as Steve Rogers, passed the shield to him at the end of “Avengers: Endgame.” Mackie says it’s been a comfortable transition.
“Transitioning into the role was relatively simple once I overcame the emotional aspect,” explained Mackie. “Sam Wilson is an established character with existing connections. The main change was just the costume.”
What sets Mackie’s Captain America apart is his ability to fly, a skill his predecessor did not possess. According to Mackie, director Julius Onah intended to showcase this flying capability in the upcoming movie.
“Julius had a very good, clear idea of what he wanted to do with these wings and with this suit and expand the reality of Sam Wilson. He wanted to make him more of an aerial-like combat specialist,” said Mackie.
Fighting aside, Mackie loved working with Harrison Ford, who plays the new president in the film.
“Literally, we would get together before every scene, go through the lines, you know, figure out what we’re trying to convey… We worked on it like it was a play, like we were actors in a play group, you know, working on a script. So it was amazing,” said Mackie.
“I love what I do,” Mackie added. “I always say that I’m so lucky to make a living at what I wanted to do since I was seven years old.”
“Captain America: Brave New World” is in theaters Feb. 14.
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