Key Points:
- Anthony Mackie reveals who his favorite Marvel hero is.
- Mackie has been a fan of another superhero since childhood, admiring his portrayal in TV shows and movies.
- Captain America: Brave New World opens on February 14, 2025.
While Anthony Mackie embraces the mantle of Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World, his favorite Marvel hero is surprisingly not the iconic shield-wielding supersoldier. Instead, Mackie admits to being a lifelong fan of a superhero from Marvel.
Anthony Mackie’s Favorite Marvel Hero
In a recent interview with Deadline, Anthony Mackie revealed that while he is thrilled to carry on the legacy of Captain America, his personal favorite Marvel hero is the Incredible Hulk. Mackie shared his admiration for the character, saying,
“My favorite character of all time is the Incredible Hulk. I’ve always been a Hulk fan. When I was a kid, I used to watch the TV shows. I just always loved the Hulk.”
Mackie’s fondness for the Hulk stems from childhood, where the character’s unique blend of raw power and humanity captivated him. He also humorously questioned the Hulk’s transformation, noting,
“I always wondered, ‘How come everything came off except the pants?’ Everything – his shirt, his shoes – came off, but his pants stayed. I always thought that was weird.”
While fans may wonder if Mackie’s Captain America will share the screen with Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk in the upcoming Brave New World, reports suggest that Ruffalo’s character will not appear. The Hulk’s last MCU appearance was in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, with his last big-screen role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
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What to Expect from Captain America: Brave New World?
Although Hulk won’t feature in Captain America: Brave New World, the movie will include notable Incredible Hulk alumni. Tim Blake Nelson reprises his role as Samuel Sterns/Leader, and Liv Tyler returns as Betty Ross. Harrison Ford joins the MCU as U.S. President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who transforms into Red Hulk.
The movie sees Sam Wilson (Mackie) navigating international tensions while working to uncover hidden masterminds, ultimately clashing with Ross. Mackie praised Ford for his professionalism, stating the actor made him feel comfortable on set.
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Directed by Julius Onah, Brave New World is the first Captain America film with Mackie in the lead after receiving the shield from Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame. The movie also stars Giancarlo Esposito (Seth Voelker/Sidewinder), Carl Lumbly (Isaiah Bradley), and Danny Ramirez (Joaquin Torres/Falcon).
Captain America: Brave New World is set to release on February 14, 2025.
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