Marvel Star Doesn’t Think Captain America Should Represent … America

Marvel actor Anthony Mackie said during a recent appearance that he did not believe that “the term America” was one of the things that was represented in the superhero Captain America.

Mackie, whose Sam Wilson character steps into the role of the titular hero in “Captain America: Brave New World,” made the comments while doing press for the latest Disney/Marvel venture in Rome. The role was previously played by actor Chris Evans as Steve Rogers.

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Anthony Mackie explains what Captain America represents for him:

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

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“For me, Captain America represents a lot of different things and I don’t think the term ‘America’ should be one of those representations. It’s about a man who keeps his word, who has honor, dignity, and integrity. Someone who is trustworthy and dependable,” Mackie said. “This is kind of like an aspect of a dream coming true. You know, when I was a kid … all of us as actors, I believe, want to get back to that day before someone told you no.”

“When you look out your door and you see a five-year-old 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,” Mackie continued. “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.”

While many agreed with at least the second half of Mackie’s statement, they were unimpressed with the lead-off.

“Man I hate this stupid stuff. Disney stock needs to hit zero,” X account Comfortably Smug posted.

Man I hate this stupid stuff

Disney stock needs to hit zero https://t.co/QbbNfnnel3

— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) January 28, 2025

“Why don’t you just call him Captain Moron?” writer John Podhoretz asked.

Why don’t you just call him Captain Moron? https://t.co/Kzyc4cBo4w

— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) January 28, 2025

“Yeah, so, someone should tell Hollywood that it’s not the summer of 2020 anymore,” author Jerry Dunleavy suggested.

yeah, so, someone should tell Hollywood that it’s not the summer of 2020 anymore. https://t.co/3wWNfrvEEU

— Jerry Dunleavy IV ???????? (@JerryDunleavy) January 28, 2025

“I don’t know if this guy hates America or not, but I do know that he feels compelled to say so because that’s what the anti-America left wants to hear. Pathetic, mindless, leftist virtue signaling. This crap is on its way out, only some folks haven’t figured it out yet,” author Tim Murtaugh added.

I don’t know if this guy hates America or not, but I do know that he feels compelled to say so because that’s what the anti-America left wants to hear.

Pathetic, mindless, leftist virtue signaling.

This crap is on its way out, only some folks haven’t figured it out yet. https://t.co/8xjiymEF2v

— Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) January 28, 2025