CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Star Anthony Mackie Responds To Recent Backlash: "I'm A Proud American"

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Star Anthony Mackie Responds To Recent Backlash: "I'm A Proud American"

Following yesterday's video clip of Anthony Mackie sharing his controversial take on what the character of Captain America should represent, the Brave New World star has released a statement in response...

By MarkCassidy - Jan 29, 2025 10:01 AM EST

Last night, a video clip of Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie speaking at a screening event went viral due to the actor's comments relating to what he feels the mantle of Captain America should represent leading to heated online debate.

“Captain America represents a lot of different things, and I don’t think the term ‘America’ should be one of those representations," Mackie said. "It’s about a man who keeps his word, who has honor, dignity and integrity. Someone who is trustworthy and dependable.”

As you might expect, the part about Cap not representing America is what the majority of people latched on to. Some assumed Mackie meant that the U.S. shouldn't be all the Sentinel of Liberty is seen to represent, while others took his words at face value and felt he was suggesting that the character shouldn't be associated with his home country in any way.

Now, Mackie has released a statement in response to the backlash, and while he didn't walk back anything, he did clarify what he was trying to get across.

"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. 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."

Several fans have noted that Chris Evans (Steve Rogers) took a similar stance on Captain America when he was promoting the release of The First Avenger back in 2011.

"I'm not trying to get too lost in the American side of it," the actor said during an interview with CBR. "This isn't a flag waving movie. It is red, white and blue, but it just so happens that the character was created in America during war time, when there was a common enemy, even though it is Captain America. I've said before in interviews, it feels more like he should just be called Captain Good. [Laughs] You know, he was created at a time when there was this undeniable evil and this guy was kind of created to fight that evil. I think that everyone could agree that Nazis were bad and he, Cap, just so happens to wear the red, white and blue."

What do you make of Mackie's original comments and his new statement? Be sure to let us know in the usual place.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Captain America: Brave New World also stars Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. The film is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore. Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serve as executive producers.

Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World opens in U.S. theaters on February 14, 2025.

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AnEye
AnEye - 1/29/2025, 10:05 AM
Here we go....
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 10:08 AM
People who over react to everything will of course over react to this. Oh well

If it's not for you don't watch it. I'm still interested but don't exactly expect it to do well
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 1/29/2025, 10:12 AM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - Overreact? Yeah many did overreact. But people call others Nazi like it's their first name on this site. I'd consider that a HUGE overreaction
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 10:15 AM
@DarthOmega - Yes, people over react to many things. Glad you are figuring that out
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 1/29/2025, 10:31 AM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - Glad you can admit it's an overreaction.
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 1/29/2025, 10:46 AM
@DarthOmega - I agree, the term Nazi is definitely overused. Usually, the people they're referring to are actually authoritarians or fascists.... But not actual Nazis
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 11:01 AM
@DarthOmega - Yep, just like all the overreaction to all of this.

People are free to make their own opinions based on the information they have and it's not for me to say what is right or wrong but I can say what I do and do not agree with
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 1/29/2025, 11:04 AM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - That's pretty much what everyone does here. They like something they say it. They dislike something they say it. Within that are memes, jokes, insults, rants etc.
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 1/29/2025, 11:06 AM
@Izaizaiza - fascist is another word along with racist that's used too often. It's all been watered down. Anyone on the right is considered a fascist or a Nazi nowadays.
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 11:18 AM
@DarthOmega - Which is frustrating. We are nerds! We should be joining together in our nerdiness and celebrate that we actually get content.

I've said it before but we should focus on the fulfilling aspects of life. If something pisses you off or makes you angry change it or drop it.

I just don't really get focusing and harping on the negative like it is going to make things better, it just drags down people's mood.

And when people disagree let's have a conversation as you and I have had many times. Let's not name call let's seek understanding. It's ok to not have your mind changed but being open to new ideas and information is always a good thing.

I hope your Tuesday is going well!
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2025, 11:38 AM
@DarthOmega - "Anyone on the right is considered a fascist or a Nazi nowadays."

I mean, it all depends on the times and who is representing the right (or indeed the left). Imagine it's 1930s Germany. It would be correct to consider anyone on the right a fascist and a Nazi then, because they were literally represented by the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler.

Now I'm not saying that Trump is either a Nazi or a Fascist, but he's certainly a certain kind of person and so I think it's fair to consider that the majority of his supporters are the same kinds of people.

Nazi's not the word though. But they do have certain traits in common with the Nazis and I think that's where the confusion comes from most of the time. Nazi seems to just be the go-to term, but it's not an accurate description of Trump or his supporters.

I think it's just general bigotry that unites Trump with his supporters. It's very similar to how Hitler gained his power, exploiting peoples hatred of the other.
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 11:39 AM
@DarthOmega - Also if I initially came off as bitchy I apologize. I had not had my coffee yet
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/29/2025, 11:46 AM
@Izaizaiza - Like the people that compare Trump to Hitler.

Not even close.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 1/29/2025, 11:52 AM
@Izaizaiza -
Are you talking about democrat politicians, BLM and Antifa brownshirts, leftie CIA, leftie Hollywood, leftie majority of mainstream news, etc.?
Latverian
Latverian - 1/29/2025, 11:58 AM
@Izaizaiza - If you truly think, especially after recent events, that the term Nazi is indeed overused, then my heart goes out to you.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 1/29/2025, 11:59 AM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - the man is just letting his views out into the public and the public has the right to praise, criticize or be indifferent to it.

Is this a problem for you?
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 12:06 PM
@Ryguy88 - No? Where did I say that is a problem

People are free to do what they want with their free time. It's just much easier to find fulfillment when you seek out things you enjoy

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Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 1/29/2025, 12:09 PM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - you said that by leaving the comment off the top here.
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 12:30 PM
@Ryguy88 - sure thing Daddy
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 1/29/2025, 12:49 PM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - No problem. I skipped my cup earlier because I was running late. I know the feeling
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 12:54 PM
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Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 1/29/2025, 12:57 PM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - User Comment Image
ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 1/29/2025, 1:17 PM
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ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2025, 1:27 PM
@LiquidSwords - Did you just tell me that the Nazis were a left wing government? smh
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2025, 1:29 PM
@LiquidSwords - Wait, are you also trying to tell me that Trump believes in unity, diversity, equity, inclusion and is actually a very woke president?
Evansly
Evansly - 1/29/2025, 1:30 PM
@ObserverIO - North Korea is a Democracy! /s
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2025, 1:31 PM
@LiquidSwords - Oh and one more thing; Even though the democrats want gun control and the Republicans don't, it's actually a right wing thing to disallow guns and a left-wing thing to allow them. Being in favor of a person's right to buy and own a gun is a liberal proposition.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 1/29/2025, 1:56 PM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - lol sure bud, you posting these kinds of comments on every relevant article is you not caring.
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Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 1/29/2025, 1:59 PM
@ObserverIO - you are confusing libertarians with whatever weird modern authoritarian socialism the Democrats are trying to go for.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2025, 2:15 PM
@Ryguy88 - And now I have you telling me that the Democrats are right wing, is that right?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2025, 2:16 PM
@Ryguy88 - Up is down and black is white huh? I must have missed that brainwashing session.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 1/29/2025, 2:42 PM
@ObserverIO - and how did you come to that conclusion?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2025, 2:49 PM
@Ryguy88 - Well I got you telling me left is right and LiquidSwords telling me right is left, I'm bumping into walls over here.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 1/29/2025, 3:58 PM
@ObserverIO - when did I say left is right?
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LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 1/29/2025, 4:10 PM
@ObserverIO - Yes, because socialism is left wing.
LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 1/29/2025, 4:12 PM
@ObserverIO - Dei is anti-American. Most don't believe in it or want it. Woke is fascism. You know that, right?
LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 1/29/2025, 4:14 PM
@ObserverIO - Left-wing wants more gun control, not the right or even the middle. So, where are the Republicans wanting that? Liberal isn't leftist, either.

It's an American proposition to support the 2nd Amendment. Most democrats and leftists do not support it. Just like Adolph.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2025, 5:28 PM
@Ryguy88 - I am little lost. I wasn't, but now I am. Which way's up again?
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 1/29/2025, 6:39 PM
@DarthOmega - To be fair, I think Nazi is thrown around too much. Trump is definitely an authoritarian, and probably a fascist (the next four years will tell). Musk is an oligarch, robber baron and also an authoritarian.
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 1/29/2025, 6:42 PM
@marvel72 - Well, there are quite some shocking similarities with the rise of the two. Both are authoritarians, Hitler was a full blown fascist...the jury is out on Trump, and whether his second term will be simply horrible or [frick]ING horrible.

It's amazing that the thing I am least worried about is the horrible inflation Trump is going to bring.
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