Anthony Mackie discusses the biggest differences between Sam Wilson’s Captain America and Steve Rogers.
In 2014, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The character quickly became one of Steve Rogers’ most trusted allies, aiding him during the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Age of Ultronand Avengers: Infinity War. At the end of Avengers: EndgameRogers passed the role of Captain America to Wilson, which he was not at all keen on taking on.
During Disney Plus series events, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson was forced to confront the realities and responsibilities that came with being Captain America. By the time the series ended, the character had fully assumed the character’s title. After the series ended, it was revealed that Captain America 4 was in development.
In a recent interview with Men’s Journal, Anthony Mackie talked about Sam Wilson’s Captain America and what separated him from Steve Rogers. Mackie specifically cited the fact that Wilson was just a man with a shield and a suit and not a super soldier:
“What you have to realize about Sam is a superhero who isn’t really a superhero. There’s no secret serum. There’s no this or that. J I just have wings on my suit that I got from the army. So everything I do, I do like an ordinary man.
Anthony Mackie’s Captain America was last seen in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Here is the synopsis of the series:
After the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities and patience in Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon.” and The Winter Soldier.
Directed by Kari Skogland from scripts written by showrunner Malcolm Spellman and Derek Kolstad, the series stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, Daniel Brühl as Baron Helmut Zemo and Wyatt Russell as John Walker/US Agent. Desmond Chiam, Miki Ishikawa, Noah Mills and Carl Lumbly also appear.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is currently available to stream on Disney Plus while Captain America: New World Order hits theaters on May 3, 2024. Stay tuned for all the latest news on the upcoming film and be sure to subscribe to Heroic Hollywood’s YouTube channel for more original video content.
