Anthony Mackie is clarifying comments he made recently about what Captain America stands for.
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.
“Let me be clear about this, I’m a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like CAP is the honor of a lifetime,” his statement read. “I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country. CAP has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to.”
Anthony Mackie attends the photocall for the film “Captain America: Brave New World” at Hotel de la Ville, in Rome, Jan. 27, 2025.
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The statement comes after Mackie received criticism for his response when asked what Captain America represents for him at an event in Rome discussing the film. According to a video from Italian film news site Cinematographe.it, published Monday, Mackie replied, “For me Captain America represents a lot of different things and I don’t think the term, you know, ‘America’ should be one of those representations.”
He continued, “It’s about a man who keeps his word, who has honor, dignity and integrity. Someone who is trustworthy and dependable.”
Mackie went on to say that he felt this role for him represented a chance to get back to a childlike sense of wonder.
“This is kind of like an aspect of a dream coming true,” he continued. “All of us as actors, I believe want to get back to that day before someone told you ‘no,’” he said.
“When you look out your door and you see a 5-year-old kid with a stick and he’s slaying dragons to save the princess in the tower, that kid really believes there are dragons out there that stick is really a sword and he’s really trying to save that princess,” he said. “And then one day somebody told him ‘No, there are no dragons that’s not a sword and that princess is not there,’ and all of his little dreams were dashed.”
He finished, “So as an actor, I feel like our job is to get back to the day where we see that dragon, and we slay that dragon, to save that princess and that’s kind of what this movie was for me.”
Mackie stars alongside Harrison Ford in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film set to hit theaters on February 14.
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In a recent interview, Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson/Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, made some comments about the character of Captain America that caused some confusion and backlash among fans. In response to this, Mackie has shared a statement clarifying his stance on the matter.
In his statement, Mackie emphasized that his previous comments were taken out of context and that he has the utmost respect for the character of Captain America and the legacy that it represents. He explained that he was simply expressing his own personal opinions and interpretations, and did not mean to diminish the importance of Captain America in any way.
Mackie also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play Falcon and to be a part of the MCU, stating that he is honored to be a part of such an iconic franchise. He reassured fans that he is fully committed to portraying Sam Wilson/Falcon with the respect and reverence that the character deserves.
Overall, Mackie’s statement serves as a reminder that actors are entitled to their own opinions and interpretations, but that it is important to remember the significance of the characters they portray and the impact they have on fans. It is clear that Mackie has a deep appreciation for the role he plays and the legacy of Captain America, and fans can rest assured that he will continue to do justice to the character in future MCU projects.
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