Chris Evans Defends Anthony Mackie As Captain America Going Forward

Anthony Mackie He’s set to take on the mantle of the new Captain America in his own movie, but there’s been speculation about whether Chris Evans He might reprise the role… He says, no chance.

News of Maki starring in the upcoming “Captain America 4” movie has emerged this week, with director Julius Unah It is said directly attached. This, of course, comes on the heels of Mackie’s Disney+ bid – which ends with him accepting the CA shield.

You’d think that conclusion – made so vividly made in the show, this after Evans’ character, Steve Rogers, passed the torch at the end of ‘Endgame’ – wouldn’t be up for debate… but it clearly is among some fans. THR alluded to this in a thread.

In response to uncertainty about Evans’ possible involvement with the new movie and character, CE himself weighed in on Saturday… writing, “Sam Wilson is Captain America.”

The reason this is such a big deal…it seems to have shut down trolls who, to this day, aren’t great with the idea of ​​Mackey continuing as a superhero – a controversy that’s been brewing since 2019 when he was officially chosen as Chris Evans’ successor.

Much of the pressure on AM was downright racist… with many saying that a black man simply shouldn’t be allowed to take on the role (even though it does in the comics).

Now, it seems Chris is confirming that he’s finished with “Captain America,” and that Mackie will continue exclusively as a character… without Chris’ involvement moving forward. Honestly, this makes logistical sense – Evans was portrayed as an old man in the final ‘Avengers’ movie… so cramming him into the plot, far from just a cameo, is unlikely/unnecessary.

BTW, Mackie as the new Captain America carries a lot of weight. It is revealed on the show – based on a previous comic series, Canon – that the fictional history behind Captain America is dark, with the US government testing/mastering the super serum that grants him his powers over black soldiers while Cap is under ice. So, technically, Captain America is built on black backs…a metaphor for our real-life history, some say.