As anticipation builds for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’, Anthony Mackie offers fans a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming film. Taking up the mantle of Captain America as Sam Wilson, Mackie has reassured audiences that the film will stay true to the grounded, espionage-driven tone.
It will follow the theme of its previous films like ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’. With its focus on realistic storytelling and character depth, the film aims to set itself apart from Marvel’s recent forays into cosmic and fantastical adventures.
Anthony Mackie On How ‘Captain America’ Films Keep The Audience Invested
Anthony Mackie confirmed that ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ will have a grounded approach to storytelling. Mackie shared that despite the inclusion of characters like Red Hulk, fans can expect a narrative that feels rooted in reality. “If you look at these Marvel movies, they go with different genres,” Mackie explained at the Disney APAC Content Showcase (via Deadline).
“You have the fantasy world, you have the space world, you have the raccoon world. The Captain America stories, it has always been the realistic, grounding world. This movie stays in line with the original Captain America, of that thrill, of that espionage, of that grounded nature with storytelling and really investing the actual audience into the story.”
Mackie also reflected on how his character, Sam Wilson, steps into the mantle of Captain America in a way that reflects his unique identity. “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 stated.
He believes that while Sam knows all about leadership like Steve Rogers, he lacks that Super Soldier Serum, which makes it a lot more realistic. The actor also discussed how Sam Wilson is carving out a unique legacy as Captain America.
Anthony Mackie Teases A Brand New Overpowered Captain America Suit
The Captain America actor also teased the advancements in Sam Wilson’s suit, revealing that it’s a game-changer for his abilities. He credited the suit and its upgraded qualities to Wakandan technology. “It’s a high-tech suit…I can kick harder, I can fly faster, and it gives me the ability to be more agile,” he said, adding that it pushes his skills to a “completely different level.”
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This integration of Wakandan technology promises an exciting evolution for Wilson as he fully embraces his role as the new Captain America. The actor also revealed that his favorite superhero of all time was the Incredible Hulk.
However, he also jokingly stated that he was always confused about Hulk’s pants staying on while he transformed. “How come everything came off except the pants?’ Everything, his shirt, his shoes, came off, but his pants stayed,” the actor joked. Moreover, fans can look forward to a thrilling continuation of the Captain America story when the film debuts on February 14, 2025.
