Jan 25, 2025 · Why Captain America Is Black - Sam Wilson's Star-Spangled Falcon Marvel Studios. After Steve Rogers handed Sam Wilson the Captain America shield in Avengers: Endgame, one might have assumed he immediately took up the iconic heroic mantle, but that was not the case, as explored in Disney+'s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

The character is noted for being the first black Captain America in the MCU, [7] [8] and Mackie's portrayal of Wilson has been met with positive reception. He starred as the titular character in the film Captain America: Brave New World (2025), and will reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).

Feb 14, 2025 · Anthony Mackie taking on the role of Captain America, a fictional comic book character initially portrayed as a white man with blond hair and blue eyes, isn’t groundbreaking to comic books fans.

Jan 29, 2025 · Anthony Mackie, the star of ‘Captain America: Brave New World‘, is redefining what it means to be a hero in today’s world. As the first Black actor to take on the iconic mantle of Captain America, Mackie’s journey as Sam Wilson isn’t just a storyline.

Jan 28, 2025 · Anthony Mackie has clarified earlier remarks about the ethos of Captain America that some on the internet took issue with. “Let me be clear about this, I’m a proud American and taking on the...

Apr 22, 2021 · Since premiering last month, the Disney+ series has explicitly confronted the complicated legacy of what Cap’s shield represents and the complexities of what it means to be a Black hero in...

Feb 18, 2025 · The achievement is a significant milestone for Mark Waid, 62, who first introduced the concept of a Black Captain America in the 1998 comic book Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty. Reflecting on ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie has opened up on what it means to play a Black Captain America and why he believes that's important for children of all races to see on...

Feb 15, 2025 · Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie said being Black hasn't held him back in Hollywood. When Deadline asked if it was because he is Black, Mackie responded, "No, it was never...

Feb 12, 2025 · Captain America, Brave New World opens this week, and it’s Anthony Mackie’s name leading the marquee. That’s a major deal for the actor, who’s spent the past 10 years ...