‘Captain America: Brave New World’ star Anthony Mackie has shared his excitement about taking on Robert Downey Jr.‘s Doctor Doom in the MCU. From what he says it’s gonna be an epic clash.
Downey’s Doctor Doom is rumored to appear in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ before taking the spotlight in ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘. Amid this, Mackie, the MCU’s new Captain America, opened up about what it’s like to face off against the former Iron Man.
Anthony Mackie Confirms Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom Will Receive An “A**-Kicking”
During an interview with Nerdbunker, Anthony Mackie was asked about Sam Wilson stepping up to challenge Downey’s Doctor Doom. His response? A mix of humor and excitement. “Robert Downey Jr. has had his ass-kicking coming for a long time, and I’m very proud to say he is going to get it!” Mackie said with a grin.
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While the comment was clearly made in jest, it reflects the enthusiasm Mackie brings to his role as Sam Wilson. Transitioning into the mantle of Captain America has been no small task for the actor. However, taking on such a significant villain adds a new layer of complexity and anticipation to his journey.
Doctor Doom’s intellectual abilities and power make him a compelling adversary. Moreover, Downey’s casting ensures audiences will be treated to a villain unlike any other in the MCU. Mackie’s excitement about the showdown is palpable.
Anthony Mackie On Sam Wilson’s Captain America
One key element that sets Sam Wilson apart from Steve Rogers is his decision to not take the Super Soldier serum. This choice was explored in ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier‘ finale and has significant implications for how Sam operates as Captain America.
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Speaking at the Disney APAC Content Showcase, Anthony Mackie delved into how this affects the action sequences in Brave New World. “It’s very different with the serum, you can fight anybody. When you don’t have the serum, you have to be smart and engineer different ways of defeating enemies,” Mackie explained.
“With Sam, him being a counselor, he uses more of his brains than brawn. He uses more of his wit than his fist. He’s more of a friend to everyone,” he added. This perspective offers an exciting glimpse at how Sam’s Captain America will carve out his own path.
While Steve Rogers was a symbol of raw strength and resilience, Sam brings a unique approach. Fans have already seen glimpses of this dynamic in action, with Sam utilizing his Falcon tech and military experience to outthink opponents.
