Anthony Mackie Talks Captain America: Civil War's Relevance To Society And Politics
Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam ‘Falcon’ Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been discussing 'Captain America: Civil War’ the film in which he’ll next turn up.
The actor also discussed the recent controversey surrounding his character (who has taken up the Captain America mantle) in the recently re-launched comic series.
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“I feel like Captain America is all about the ups and downs of the society that we live in today,” Mackie told Comic Book Resources. “It’s really genius how Marvel can take fictional characters - superheroes at that - and then take the politics of today and wrap them all together and make you believe and buy into it.”
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ did this particularly well, placing the idealistic Cap in a morally-grey political action thriller. 'Civil War’ will be different, but also political - as Cap and Iron Man clash over competiting ideas about suprheroes.
Mackie was also asked about the comic book version of Wilson, who in a recent issue has been battling racist conservatives along the American-Mexican border. Fox News bizzarely took exception to this, deciding to defend the villains.
“I think it’s very funny,” he said. “I think every time I read the new Marvel comic book and everything that’s going on with my character, it’s informative. And I feel like the court of public opinion is never at a lack for judgment.”
Finally Mackie was asked about the future of the Sam Wilson character. “I think the amazing thing about the character of Sam Wilson is seeing kids find themselves in that character,” he replied.
“When I meet a kid, or an adult, and they say, 'Oh, my God, I was going through this, or I was dealing with that, and when I read the comic book or I saw you in the movie, it made everything make more sense,’ or, 'I feel like I can do that, now.’ It’s kind of icing on the cake.”
Mackie stars alongside Chris Evans as Cap and Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man in 'Captain America: Civil War’ which is set for release on 29 April.
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