In an interview with Vanity Fair, the director of “Captain America: Brave New World,” Julius Onah, addressed the controversy surrounding Anthony Mackie’s viral remarks about the film not solely representing America. Mackie sparked a heated response from the right wing last month during a Q&A, stating that “Captain America symbolizes many different things, and I don’t believe ‘America’ should be one of those symbols.
Mackie emphasized that it’s concerning a person who stands by his promises, possesses respect, nobility, and sincerity. In other words, he’s someone you can rely on and count on to be true to his word.
Certain conservative commentators perceived Mackie’s portrayal as diminishing the patriotism embodied by the superhero, with some going so far as to label it un-American. The uproar became significant enough that Mackie felt compelled to address the matter on Instagram a few days later, in order to set the record straight about his comments.
To make things crystal clear, I’m incredibly patriotic and stepping into the role of Captain America is an unparalleled privilege,” Mackie stated. “I hold the individuals who safeguard and have guarded our nation in the highest regard. There’s something about Captain America that resonates globally, allowing people from all corners of the world to identify with him.
In response to the uproar caused by Mackie’s original comment, Onah clarified to Vanity Fair that “sometimes things can be misunderstood.” The director further explained, “Regarding this film, I held a unique perspective…The sense of community, something I’ve personally felt while residing in the U.S., was significant for me. Another aspect that stood out was empathy, which I believe is Sam Wilson’s special ability. To me, this isn’t just relevant but critically important.
Mackie’s initial perspective on America mirrored the stance taken by Chris Evans, the original Captain America actor, before the release of his first Marvel movie over a decade ago. In an interview with CBR after his casting as Captain America was announced, Evans expressed that he wasn’t intending to “get too engrossed in the American aspect” of the character.
He pointed out that this isn’t a film about waving flags, despite its American setting during a time of war. The character is indeed associated with the U.S., but he might as well be referred to as ‘Captain Good’. This name fits because he was born in a time when there was an undeniable evil that needed fighting, and the Nazis certainly qualify as that. It’s just coincidental that Captain America wears the American colors.
In addition to this, Onah mentioned that in the film, Mackie’s character, Sam Wilson, is fully convinced about taking on the role of Captain America following the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” The show mainly focused on Sam grappling with the decision to wield the shield.
“That question has been resolved,” Onah said. “Sam is our Captain America now. He’s our hero.”
“Captain America: Brave New World” opens in theaters Feb. 14 from Disney and Marvel Studios.
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2025-02-10 18:48