Marvel's upcoming film, 'Captain America: Brave New World', featuring Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, is set against a politically divisive backdrop. Critics are alarmed by the choice to have Mackie's character oppose a red-skinned supervillain who is the new U.S. president. Comments from Mackie about the character's representation of America stirred backlash, with fans divided over his portrayal. Despite the controversy, Mackie expressed pride in taking on the role but faced pressure to clarify his statements regarding patriotism.
If Marvel was looking for some attention to reignite its beleaguered movie franchise, it seems to have found it...but not necessarily the good kind.
As Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson takes up the star-spangled shield...his casting has already incensed a certain bracket of social media.
To me Captain America represents a lot of different things and I don't think the term America' should be one of those representations.
Mackie had to walk back his comments the next day on Instagram: Let me be clear about this: I'm a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like Cap is the honour of a lifetime.
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