Anthony Mackie Settles His Longstanding Feud With An MCU Colleague

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Anthony Mackie Settles His Longstanding Feud With An MCU Colleague

As a long-time Marvel fan, I couldn’t be more thrilled about “Captain America: Brave New World.” The journey of this film has been nothing short of extraordinary, especially considering its initial rocky start with reports of rewrites and reshoots. However, the recent developments have shown that sometimes a little extra work can result in something truly exceptional.

Brave New World” is the upcoming significant installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the anticipation leading up to its premiere has already resolved a long-lasting disagreement between two key actors from this series.

The movie “Captain America: Brave New World” has been quite a controversial production since its inception, given the challenge of filling Chris Evans’ legendary Captain America role with Sam Wilson, previously played by Anthony Mackie as Falcon and now assuming the mantle post-Infinity Saga events. Initially, there was a lack of faith in the film, evident through rumors of script revisions and additional shoots. However, it might have been beneficial, as the project appears to be significantly better off now. With the film’s progress showing marked improvement from its initial stage, “Brave New World” may demonstrate that reshoots can be advantageous for a significant production, and fan anticipation has soared in response to the new direction.

Lately, I’ve been thrilled by the growing buzz surrounding our upcoming film, “Captain America: Brave New World.” The latest D23 footage not only hinted at an exciting X-Men tie-in but also revealed intriguing plotlines that could stretch beyond Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. My friend and fellow Avenger, Tom Holland, wasn’t far from the truth when he said it feels unique to lead your own movie! After taking a moment to absorb the overwhelming fan reaction, I felt compelled to reach out to Tom on Instagram. “I needed to let the enormity of what transpired settle in. You were right, @tomholland2013, this is different with a standalone film! #bravenewworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @isaia @marvelstudios @comic_con.” This post seems to signal the end of our friendly rivalry.

After wrapping up the critically acclaimed Spider-Man trilogy in a conditional manner, Tom Holland resumed his famous role in 2021. Since 2018, Holland has been engaged in a humorous rivalry with Anthony Mackie, which began when Mackie admitted that he hadn’t watched any of Holland’s standalone Spider-Man films during a panel discussion. In response, Holland also confessed that he hadn’t seen any Falcon movies because there weren’t any at the time. This exchange set off a series of jabs between the two stars, with Holland dismissing “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” as well, and Mackie also firing playful shots at Holland, such as when discussing “Brave New World.” On one occasion, Mackie commented, “Well, he’s Cap. Finally,” implying that Holland’s movies were inferior to Mackie’s character Captain America in the series.

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In a playful yet sincere manner, Holland highlights a genuine truth acknowledged by Mackie: leading a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an unprecedented challenge compared to any other acting task, including a Disney+ series. The upcoming movie Captain America: Brave New World demands that Sam Wilson’s character be distinctly different from Steve Rogers, adding pressure on Mackie for his solo outing.

If all goes smoothly, “Captain America: Brave New World” could serve as a reminder of what made the Marvel Cinematic Universe shine once more after the disappointments of 2023 and the success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” that revitalized the franchise in cinemas. While it’s still uncertain how successful this film will be, it’s evident now that Anthony Mackie has earned the opportunity to lead this project and feels grateful for it.

Captain America: Brave New World is set for theatrical release on February 14, 2025.

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2024-08-31 15:24