CAPTAIN AMERICA 4: Anthony Mackie Reveals What It Would Mean To Headline His Own Marvel Studios Movie

Following the news that Marvel Studios is developing a Captain America 4, actor Anthony Mackie has shared what it would mean to him to headline his own Marvel Studios movie while wielding the Shield...

By JoshWilding - Apr 28, 2021 06:04 AM EST

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The Falcon and The Winter Soldier didn't quite serve as the perfect journey for Sam Wilson's transformation into Captain America, but the series definitely achieved what it set out to do.

On Friday afternoon, we learned that a Captain America 4 is in the works at Marvel Studios, presumably with Anthony Mackie put front and centre as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's new Cap. Writer Malcolm Spellman chose his words carefully when asked about that, while Mackie claims to have learned of these plans from someone in a grocery store.

However, during a chat with USA Today, the actor acknowledged that it would mean an awful lot to him to headline his own Captain America movie down the line.

"That would be everything. It's funny, because I've been doing this for so long. Getting into the business, I had two wishes for my agent at the time: I want to do a Western, preferably with Clint Eastwood, and I want to be a superhero," Mackie told the site. "That was all I wanted, and after that I'm done. I'll go make po' boys at a local po' boys stand downtown."

"The idea of being the title character in a Marvel movie, there's no words to describe that, especially as a Black actor," he continued. "Black actors don't get those opportunities. And to have that opportunity, for all the work that I had to do, the 11 years of training, all the stuff that I had to do to get here, it would be a monumental feat."

While Mackie has been in a number of Marvel Studios movies, he's always been used as a supporting character, so being put front and centre as the new Captain America...well, that would be huge.

It's just a case of biding our time and waiting for Captain America 4 to become a reality...

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of every The Falcon and The Winter Soldier episode!

6. "Power Broker"

Our trip to Madripoor should have been one of the most exciting parts of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, but it was...just okay. Unfortunately, this episode felt a little too much like filler, with its saving grace being Daniel Brühl's unmissable performance as the villainous Baron Zemo.

The actor was clearly having an absolute blast with this retconned version of the character, and there was heaps of intrigue to be found from start to finish as we learned more about the Power Broker and "his" super soldier serum. At this point, we didn't know the ultimate reveal would be such a let-down.

Ultimately, Madripoor deserved more screentime, making this episode feel somewhat unsatisfying.

Our Review: Daniel Brühl is extraordinary as Baron Zemo, while Emily VanCamp delivers the tough-as-nails Sharon Carter we've been waiting for in this exhilarating episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

5. "Truth"

The penultimate episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier put action to one side to prioritise the show's characters (which is no bad thing). However, after the events of the fourth instalment, fans were keen for answers and "Truth" glossed over those in order to make us wait for that final chapter.

On the plus side, that battle pitting John Walker against The Falcon and Bucky was phenomenal, as was the spotlight being put on the friendship the latter two heroes had managed to develop here.

Sure, some of the dialogue was a tad on the nose, but this was still a solid effort for the most part. That training montage was badass, and the final tease when Sam opened that case made for a fun ending.

Our Review: Flag Smasher and her crew continue to underwhelm, but another strong character-driven episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier nicely sets the stage for a finale that is likely to be a game-changer for the MCU.

4. "New World Order"

The opening episode of the Disney+ series kicked off with some blockbuster visuals and an action scene that would have looked incredible on the big screen. From there, we quickly delved into what makes Sam and Bucky tick away from their fellow Avengers, and that proved to be fascinating.

The premiere was somewhat lacking on laughs, and often a little too sombre. Despite that, this was still a solid opener for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier that nicely set the tone for the series.

Its biggest mistake, however, was not bringing together the show's two leads at any point. It even failed to lay the groundwork for that in any way, making what we got in the second episode feel forced.

Our Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier brings the big screen blockbuster experience to Disney+ in a promising premiere that lays the groundwork for another Marvel Studios series which defies expectations and takes its leads on a thrilling journey.

3. "The Whole World Is Watching"

The spotlight was put squarely on Captain America in this episode, giving Wyatt Russell the chance to shine as he came to terms with what it meant for him to wield the shield as a normal man. That led him to tragedy, and down a dark route after taking the final vial of Power Broker's super soldier serum.

Seeing the Dora Milaje in action was also a treat, and even Erin Kellyman was given the chance to shine alongside Anthony Mackie (the best the Flag Smasher had been up until this point). That villain's group was a disappointment throughout, but at least Marvel Studios gave her some depth here.

Throw in a killer - literally! - ending, and this was a great episode of the Disney+ series.

Our Review: "The Whole World Is Watching" finds a quintessential balance of action and character moments, putting the spotlight on the excellent Wyatt Russell's John Walker and what it means to be Captain America in today's world.

2. "One World, One People"

The finale wasn't to everyone's liking, and that's understandable. Things wrapped up far too quickly for some characters (that Power Broker reveal sucked), and it felt like this episode needed at least another 10 minutes or so to really let that final act breathe. Bucky, in particular, deserved better because while we didn't expect to see him make all those amends, he did so far too quickly!

Still, that U.S. Agent reveal was awesome, and most importantly, so was Sam Wilson's evolution into a new role. That all worked wonderfully, and his speech cemented him as the MCU's new Captain America. That was the goal this series set out to achieve, and it did so in an effective, memorable way.

Carl Lumbly also deserves a special mention for that fantastic final scene in the museum with Mackie.

Our Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier's finale ushers in a bold new era of storytelling for the Marvel Cinematic Universe in an episode that sees Anthony Mackie firmly establish himself as the deserving new face of this shared world.

1. "The Star-Spangled Man"

This is perhaps the closest The Falcon and The Winter Soldier got to perfection. With the two leads finally together, the chemistry between Sam and Bucky was really allowed to come to the forefront. With heaps of humour and action, this really did feel like a full-blown Marvel Studios movie.

It didn't gloss over the issues Malcolm Spellman put the spotlight on in his premiere, but added to that by further exploring its leads and the new Captain America's place in this shared world.

We'd have loved to see more of this tone in the rest of the show; instead, there were just glimpses of it. We can only hope that Michael Kastelein gets to return to the MCU down the line.

Our Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is the Marvel Cinematic Universe at its best with this second episode. Michael Kastelein's script tackles timely issues, while making Wyatt Russell's John Walker a character we can't wait to see more of.

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WakandanQueen - 4/28/2021, 6:07 AM

Captain America: Turkish Delights

bkmeijer2 - 4/28/2021, 6:14 AM

I really hope he gets to lead the New Avengers and not Captain Marvel. Sam (and Mackie himself) really have shown to be capable of being the lead

WakandanQueen - 4/28/2021, 6:20 AM

@bkmeijer - Is Carol supposed to lead the Avengers? They'd need to do some ground work with her first. We've barely seen anything of her. Seems like she would be more fit to be the Avengers' secret weapon.

bkmeijer2 - 4/28/2021, 6:44 AM

@WakandanQueen @Waddles - I think she will be thrusted forward as the lead because of her power and her willingness to beat the crap out of the bad guys.

Since the Avengers are just a scattered bunch now, I can see it happen that she naturally steps up because of that. Only for the other Captain to step up when she fails at leading.

tripttwe - 4/28/2021, 7:07 AM

@bkmeijer - I'd like to see her have an epic fail. Maybe she underestimates a young southern girl and gets SAPPED from half of her greatness.

Blergh - 4/28/2021, 6:17 AM

Man interviews like these make me love the guy even more. I really hope he gets to lead Cap4 and the next Avengers team

Repian - 4/28/2021, 6:18 AM

Captain America 4 should begin with a prologue starring the young Isaiah.

Gmoney84 - 4/28/2021, 6:47 AM

@Repian - OMG YES!!!

Whaley87 - 4/28/2021, 6:54 AM

@Repian - Yes!! Been wanting to see this since it's mention in episode 2!

Goldboink - 4/28/2021, 9:02 AM

@Repian -
That's the fact.

PC04 - 4/28/2021, 12:12 PM

@Repian - Hell yes.

TheManWithoutFear - 4/28/2021, 6:23 AM

I think the costume would go a long way by simply losing the goggles.

KingLeonidas - 4/28/2021, 6:58 AM

And what if Cap 4 with Anthony Mackie never materializes?

TheGrayGhost - 4/28/2021, 7:13 AM

CUT THE CHECK!!

solskulldeath - 4/28/2021, 7:55 AM

Looking forward his captain america. Way to go my clarence boy!

GeneralZod - 4/28/2021, 8:14 AM

For sure Anthony Mackie as the lead in Cap 4 ... but give us more of John Walker unhinged.

ModHaterSLADE - 4/28/2021, 8:48 AM

From Clarence to Captain America. What a come up.

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