It isn’t shocking to listen to that Anthony Mackie feels this manner about his Marvel function. When Sam Wilson is launched in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” the character is already strategically in line to tackle the title held by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), one thing that will manifest years later on the finish of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” Mackie mentioned this particularly, explaining that his character’s trajectory was predetermined. “You already know, once we launched the Falcon, and the expansion of the Falcon to Captain America, all of that needed to coincide with what Stan had already [given] us.”
Compared, “Twisted Metallic” felt extra free-wheeling and creatively liberating for the A-lister. The actor has nothing however optimistic issues to say about his Peacock present — Mackie beforehand stated that the timing of “Twisted Metallic” was excellent. The sequence proved to be a hit and has already been greenlit for a sophomore outing. Whereas he’ll proceed to create havoc on that present, Mackie additionally has extra Marvel appointments to meet.
The actor is about to headline “Captain America: Courageous New World,” his cinematic debut as the enduring Marvel character. Plot particulars on the sequel are slim, although merch confirms that Mackie’s Captain America will get a brand new go well with. With Mackie now within the scorching seat as the brand new Captain America, it will likely be fascinating to see if future franchise installments afford him extra inventive management.