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NY Post Reports: Anthony Mackie is not a hero to everyone right now.
The Marvel actor, 46, is facing online backlash for comments he made at a “Captain America: Brave New World” press event in Rome, Italy, on Monday.
Mackie, who is taking over 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.