Anthony Mackie was addressing the media in Rome when he said that Captain America represented various things and that he didn’t think the term “‘America’ should be one of those representations.” Mackie elaborated that the character was “a man who keeps his word, who has honor, dignity and integrity. Someone who is trustworthy and dependable.”

Anthony Mackie , who first joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sam Wilson in The Winter Soldier , has risen to take on the mantle of one of the franchise's most impactful heroes. After receiving the shield from Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame ,

Brave New World is almost upon us, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see how the film expands upon the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the plot is still very much a secret, what’s been confirmed so far is pretty intriguing.

In a post to Instagram, Anthony Mackie eventually posted a response to the backlash against him, clarifying that he is a proud American, and that he was simply trying to say that Captain America doesn’t only represent America, as he represents values that are held by people all over the word. Check out his full statement below.

"For me, Captain America represents a lot of different things, and I don't think the term 'America' should be one of those representations," said the actor.

Captain America 4 will feature Anthony Mackie playing the star-spangled superhero — a fact Chris Evans emphasized when addressing speculation that he'd return to the big screen as Steve Rogers. "Sam Wilson is Captain America,

Anthony Mackie is not a hero to everyone right now. The Marvel actor, 46, is facing online backlash for comments he made at a “Captain America: Brave New World” press event in Rome on Monday. Mackie,