CAPTAIN AMERICA: TWS: Anthony Mackie Wished His Falcon Costume Was As "Cheesy As Possible"

CAPTAIN AMERICA: TWS: Anthony Mackie Wished His Falcon Costume Was As "Cheesy As Possible"

In the following video interview with IGN, the Pain And Gain actor reveals that he was hoping for a more traditional looking, comic-faithful costume when he suited up as The Falcon in Captain America: TWS. He also hints that we won't be seeing the character's pet falcon Redwing in the film.

By MarkCassidy - Apr 16, 2013 10:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Captain America
Source: IGN



Mackie is most likely joking around a little, but when asked about the recently released concept art for his character he says "I'm very disappointed! When you sign on to a superhero movie you want to be a superhero. You want spandex..you want that." He continues. "When I went into it I was like 'I want the wings, I want the bird (referring to Redwing), I want all this shit. Cos you want little kids to dress up like you". The interviewer points out that a comic faithful costume could have gone very wrong. "And I wanted it to go all the way wrong", Mackie replies with a luagh. "As cheesy as possible"









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TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 4/16/2013, 10:25 AM
No Redwing?

But... I vant my burd!



Nah, I don't care.
Tony93
Tony93 - 4/16/2013, 10:26 AM
I like this guy!
95
95 - 4/16/2013, 10:27 AM
LOL Mackie. I always hope superhero movie costumes maintain their iconic colors into the design (somehow). But I have to say, I really like the Falcon concept art.
HavocPrime
HavocPrime - 4/16/2013, 10:35 AM
Should of had him as Black Panther tbh
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 4/16/2013, 10:45 AM
don't worry Mackie, Joss will take care of you in A2
Minato
Minato - 4/16/2013, 10:46 AM
Glad they didnt go with Redwing even though I like the character in the books
Ragnaroknroll
Ragnaroknroll - 4/16/2013, 10:46 AM
Mackie is awesome. Sounds like he'll be great in the role.

@Odinsbeard, yes I think you're right.
SimyJo
SimyJo - 4/16/2013, 10:46 AM
http://www.craveonline.com/film/articles/197641-disney-is-remaking-condorman-for-some-reason

UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 4/16/2013, 10:51 AM
Weeelllll everybody's heard, about the bird.

The bird, bird, bird, bird, bird is the word...
ParisSun
ParisSun - 4/16/2013, 10:53 AM
Darn, it would have been great to see a black hero dressed up as flying disco pimp. Falcon's talon hand is strong.
CavEl
CavEl - 4/16/2013, 10:56 AM
I could've sworn I saw this already...like yesterday.
Tony93
Tony93 - 4/16/2013, 10:56 AM
6 and a half hours left till MOS!!!!
Tempo
Tempo - 4/16/2013, 10:59 AM
I love this guy.
shamo
shamo - 4/16/2013, 11:00 AM
nah, the ultimate route is definitely the way to good. i can't wait till the day in the comics where nomore superheroes are wearing those cornball spandex costumes. the movies are the 1st step to costume utopia.
NightForce
NightForce - 4/16/2013, 11:03 AM
The concept art looked really boring. They need to add some color he's a damn superhero. But yeah a straight 616 costume would look so dumb. But along with Hawkeye they need to make these costumes stand out.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 4/16/2013, 11:04 AM
@Shamo

You mean like that cheesy spandex luchador costume your Bane avatar has on? LOL.
ForeverPowerful
ForeverPowerful - 4/16/2013, 11:06 AM
I'm glad they aren't.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 4/16/2013, 11:06 AM
Yeah, Falcon as an espionage agent working for a spy network like SHIELD would make sense bright red colors. LOL.
shamo
shamo - 4/16/2013, 11:07 AM
@Ramon, yes. exactly like that. Banes movie costume was much better. which is why Nolan The Great chose to go a different route.
NoAssemblyReqd
NoAssemblyReqd - 4/16/2013, 11:09 AM
I'm sure they'll reference the classic costume and Redwing somehow, in the same way Richard Donner included a boothless payphone gag in SUPERMAN.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 4/16/2013, 11:10 AM
@Shamo

A shame he couldn't have done a better job with a voice actor, body actor, or backstory that made sense to the character's iconic comic origins in the Knightfall saga.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 4/16/2013, 11:13 AM
@smartell511

Actually, the fact that the movie is trying not to cheese up the character costumes with Captain America, Falcon, and Winter Soldier. Lets me know this will be more rooted in a real world espionage environment.
jessepostal
jessepostal - 4/16/2013, 11:14 AM
Can't wait for some set pics!!!!! Someone sneak in there ASAP!!
shamo
shamo - 4/16/2013, 11:16 AM
@Ramon, a shame to who exactly? film made over a billion dollars, was criticallly acclaimed and was considered the best superhero film of last year by many. Nolan went out with a bang.
Dedpool
Dedpool - 4/16/2013, 11:17 AM
LMAO!! AWESOME! MAckie you are the man!!
dnno1
dnno1 - 4/16/2013, 11:18 AM
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 4/16/2013, 11:19 AM
@Nomis lol, I don't blame you. Ultimate universe was ok at best...until till they [frick] that up with Ultimatum.

@IM53 What's up man?!
third3ye
third3ye - 4/16/2013, 11:21 AM
Is it b/c he wants to out-cheese Cap's costume in Avengers?
SpideyQuad
SpideyQuad - 4/16/2013, 11:28 AM
Finally someone who really gets it! I love you Mackie!

Now if we could get this guy to play Hawkeye… Or better yet Galacticus
KaneRomita
KaneRomita - 4/16/2013, 11:29 AM
Well, it could've been maroon instead of bright red.

REDWING RULES.!
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 4/16/2013, 11:30 AM
@Shamo

A shame to fans of the character and anyone who wanted to see Batman in a DCU with metahumans, aliens, magic, etc.
AxeiumTheory
AxeiumTheory - 4/16/2013, 11:32 AM
He seems like a really chill guy!
RexDartEskimoSpy
RexDartEskimoSpy - 4/16/2013, 11:32 AM
They should at least toss some red on the outfit. If he wants to be an Avenger he has to color-coordinate.
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