Anthony Mackie shares excitement for Captain America: Brave New World and hopes for Hollywood icons in the MCU

As the release date of Captain America: Brave New World approaches on February 14, 2025, excitement among Marvel fans continues to build. The highly anticipated film will see Anthony Mackie, playing Sam Wilson fully embracing the mantle of Captain America, carrying forward Steve Rogers’ legacy. Adding to the buzz, Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, a role previously played by the late William Hurt. Fans are eagerly anticipating Ford’s portrayal, especially with speculation that his character may transform into the Red Hulk in this next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Anthony Mackie on Hollywood Icons in the MCU

In a recent interview, Anthony Mackie shared his enthusiasm about Hollywood’s legendary actors potentially joining the MCU. Mackie mentioned big names such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Denzel Washington, expressing how incredible it would be to see such icons take on superhero roles.

“It would be crazy for Leonardo to come in and just get blown up, that would be amazing. Like Denzel, I would want somebody like that,” Mackie said, emphasizing how exciting it would be for top-tier Hollywood actors to step into the superhero universe.

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Under the direction of Julius Onah, Captain America: Brave New World boasts a stellar ensemble, including Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, and Tim Blake Nelson. With Kevin Feige and Nate Moore leading the production, the film is set to be a major blockbuster.

Marvel fans in India can catch the film in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, as it hits the big screen on February 14, 2025. With an epic storyline and a powerhouse cast, Brave New World is shaping up to be one of the biggest MCU films yet!

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