When we first saw Sam Wilson, he was a counselor.
He was a veteran.
Theres no more question, he is Captain America.
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And that fact is something that should be normalized despite the current political climate.
You know what I mean?
Like its important for my sons to watch theWonder Womanmovie.
Its important for my sons friends to see a Black dude as Captain America.
It changes your perspective.
It changes your insight.
Thats why I say, You know, Captain America is just the moniker.
He represents everything thats good inside of us.
In approaching the role, Mackie took a cue from one of his own childhood heroes.
Yeah, I didnt care he was a white dude.
I didnt care hes from another planet.
It was the humanity of the character that I connected with.
Sam Wilson is the best part of all of us.
And thats what people gravitate to and thats what people connect with.
Captain America: Brave New Worldopens February 14.
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