Anthony Mackie is set to fully take on the mantle of Captain America in the upcoming Marvel movie Captain America: Brave New World. Unfortunately, Mackie has drawn backlash in certain corners of America. In a recent interview, Mackie said he feels that Captain America should be a representative of positivity for the entire world, and that “America” isn’t the operative word in the character’s name. Right-wing social media users promptly lost their minds, and Mackie began receiving hate online for his comments. But Brave New World director Julius Onah is coming to Mackie’s rescue, rightly saying that his comments were “misinterpreted.”
Mackie has been receiving backlash from right-wing social media for making comments similar to those Chris Evans made in 2011. Read More