Anthony Mackie Returns to Protect the U.S. in MCU

Anthony Mackie is embracing his new role as Captain America with finesse.

The actor is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in “Captain America: Brave New World,” continuing the storyline from the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” Mackie’s character, who was previously known as The Falcon, officially assumed the Captain America mantle in the series finale back in 2021.

The official synopsis for “Brave New World” reveals that after a meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (played by Harrison Ford), Sam Wilson (Mackie) gets embroiled in an international crisis. He must unravel a sinister global plot before the main villain causes worldwide chaos.

The film boasts an impressive cast including Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, and Carl Lumbly. Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, and Tim Blake Nelson are also part of the ensemble.

This movie marks Harrison Ford’s Marvel debut as he steps into the role initially portrayed by the late William Hurt. Hurt had appeared in Marvel films ranging from 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk” to 2021’s “Black Widow” before passing away in March 2022 at the age of 71.

Directed by Julius Onah, “Captain America: Brave New World” is produced by MCU stalwarts Kevin Feige and Nate Moore. Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serve as executive producers. The screenplay is co-written by Malcolm Spellman, the creator of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and series writer Dalan Musson.

The film was initially titled “Captain America: New World Order” and was scheduled for a May 3, 2023 release date as the fourth film in Phase 5 of the MCU.

During an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Mackie discussed the extreme secrecy surrounding the script. “Ironically enough, I got my script today,” Mackie mentioned. “I haven’t read it. Haven’t opened it. I haven’t gotten my passcode to the website that lets you into the website. We literally get a passcode to a website that gives us a location to meet the person to sign, to sit with a computer, and read our script. They don’t trust nobody. And it’s always like some 21-year-old intern and he just hates you. He’s sitting there eating Cheetos and he’s like ‘Read faster.’ And I’m like, ‘I’m dyslexic.’ And he’s like, ‘I don’t care.’”

“Captain America: Brave New World” is set to hit theaters on February 14, 2025. Fans can get a glimpse of what to expect by checking out the teaser below.