Anthony Mackie faces backlash for saying Captain America doesn’t ‘represent’ America: ‘Strange take’

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the role of Captain America from Chris Evans in the upcoming film, said that he doesn’t think the star-spangled superhero “represents” America.“For me, Captain America represents a lot of different things and I don’t think the term, you know, ‘America’ should be one of those representations,” the actor said to the audience.“It’s about a man who keeps his word, who has honor, dignity and integrity,” he continued. “Someone who is trustworthy and dependable.”Mackie, the first black actor to play Captain America, also said that the role is “kind of like an aspect of a dream coming true” for him.Mackie’s comments about Captain America went viral on social media, sparking a negative reaction from many X users.“Well that’s sure to sit well with your American audience,” one person wrote on the app formerly known as Twitter.“Strange take,” another person said.“What?

Captain America shouldn’t represent America??” added a third user.A different person asked, “What did I just hear?”“Well, his name is Captain America.

He represents American values. Get used to it,” someone else wrote.Another Marvel fan predicted that the movie “will do poorly” because of his comments.The Post has reached out to Mackie’s rep for comment.

Mackie’s MCU character, Sam Wilson, is the new Captain America in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which comes out on Feb.