American" quote about the importance of Captain America in pop-culture. The actor, who first appeared in the MCU in 2014's Captain America: The Winter Solder, is now taking on the titular mantel in the upcoming,

This is no picnic for the actors involved, as fans can be protective of their favorite heroes and reluctant to embrace new players. Recently, Anthony Mackie spoke out about his — and, by extension, Sam Wilson’s — take on Captain America, which caused something of a fandom uproar. His comments, however, only prove that he understands his character.