Anthony Mackie has been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sam Wilson / Falcon since Phase 2 of the franchise. He is set to make his big-screen debut as Captain America in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. Steve Rogers was the previous and original Captain America in the MCU. He also was one of the leading figures among the Avengers. Recently, Nate Moore, Marvel Studios’ VP of Production & Development, disclosed what role Wilson’s Captain America would have within the superhero team in Avengers: Doomsday.
Nate Moore says Anthony Mackie’s Captain America will be at the center of Doomsday
Nate Moore, along with Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, and others, appeared at Trafalgar Square in London, England, in late January 2025 to discuss Captain America: Brave New World. When it was his turn, Moore spoke on, among other things, Wilson’s role in the overall franchise going forward, noting that the character would lead the Avengers.
“It’s no secret we’re starting to build to Avengers 5 and I think there’s never been an Avengers movie where there’s not a Captain America at the center of it,” Moore stated. “So this is about Sam Wilson showing the world that he is deserving of the mantle and why he’s both Captain America but not Steve Rogers,” he added.
The producer proceeded to note the fundamental differences between Wilson and Rogers and how that would impact the narrative. “He’s [Wilson] not a super soldier, he’s a human like you or I. And so the action is different,” Moore explained. “The way he approaches problem-solving is different. And I think he is going to take the skills from this film and figure out how he can be helpful as the Avengers face a new threat,” he further stated.
It’s probably safe to assume that the Avengers will have quite a few new faces when they take on Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom, and Wilson, with all his experience, can be an exceptional leader to this fresh batch of heroes.
Notably, Captain America: Brave New World premieres on February 14, 2025, whereas Avengers: Doomsday is set to debut in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2026.
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.
