Anthony Mackie feels honoured to play the character of Captain America in Brave New World; calls it his ‘Oscar’

In a recent interview, Anthony Mackie shared his experience and what superheroes meant to him growing up. He reminisced about the iconic characters that inspired him as a young boy and how stepping into the role of Captain America now feels like a full-circle moment. As he prepares to lead Captain America: Brave New World, Marvel’s most anticipated movie of 2025, Mackie reflects on the weight of taking up the mantle from Chris Evans. Fans are beyond excited and the film is already making positive waves in global media.

Anthony Mackie shares his excitement to play the role of Captain America

Mackie sees his portrayal of Captain America as more than just a role, it’s the honour he‘s been waiting for “Captain America is my Oscar,” he says. “Because I’ve been overlooked so many times in my career.”

Taking over the iconic role is an immense responsibility and Mackie was aware of the weight it carries, just as Chris Evans did before him as Steve Rogers who embodied for almost a decade, knows firsthand what it means to carry the shield in every sense.

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When they were shooting the first scene together with Captain America and President Thaddeus Ross, Mackie shared the moment “I couldn’t remember my line”, Mackie admits, turning what could have been a nightmare into a hilarious story. “I’m like Fuck, I’m acting with Harrison Ford”. After the third take, Ford, ever the cool and collected veteran, put him at ease “You know, it’s not that big of a deal,” the veteran star told “Relax, kid.” Mackie took the advice and the end of the take Ford shakes his hand, “All right. Let’s go.”

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Mackie also added that Brave New World marks the start of the next phase of the MCU. He highlighted that Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain America: Brave New World are parallel in similar ways, serving as foundations for the universe to be built upon for big anticipated moments like Endgame. He expressed his happiness that this movie is the beginning of MCU’s next phase.

Captain America: Brave New World will hit the big screens on February 14 in India, and Anthony Mackie shares his excitement to play Captain America in Brave New World; says, “This is my Oscar”will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

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