Captain America Brave New World"s Anthony Mackie Talks Getting Into Character As Sam Wilson, Reveals Song That Inspired Him

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For Captain America: Brave New World actor Anthony Mackie, getting into character is serious business. The star, who portrays Sam Wilson/Captain America, follows a process for every role that he plays.
In an interview with Fandango, Mackie explained how he finds inspiration to play Sam:

"When I play a character, I do three specific things. I pick a piece of art that kind of encompasses the genre and the story and the richness and background of the character that I want to compose. I pick a song that emotionally vibes with what... I"m trying to capture, and then my biggest thing is I pick a food because everybody eats, you know."

Mackie also revealed that the Russo Brothers influenced his method of getting into character:

"When I first got cast in this role, the Russos were like "Trouble Man." That"s it."
"Joe Russo was like "come up with a list of songs," and we both agreed on "Trouble Man," so every day before coming to work, I would on my drive to work, I would listen to Marvel Marvin Gaye"s "Trouble Man.""

Additionally, the actor stated which artwork and food inspired his take on Captain America:

"I went, and I bought a [Romare] Bearden piece because that piece really defined and exemplified what Sam Wilson had become with Captain America..."
"The food was the hardest part, right? So I went to my local grocery store, and there"s this old dude who had been there forever. He makes the best boudin in the City of New Orleans... I was like "bro... I need a special Captain America boudin, and he made me some boudin sausage.
Now I have Captain America boudin, I have my Bearden, and I listen to "Trouble Man."

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Captain America: Brave New World FantasyAdventureAction Captain America: Brave New World (formerly titled New World Order) marks Sam Wilson's first MCU big-screen appearance as Steve Rogers' successor after receiving the suit and shield in Phase 4's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Anthony Mackie returns as the titular Avenger alongside Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Carl Lumby as Isaiah Bradley, and Tim Blake Nelson as The Incredible Hulk's former ally Samuel Sterns. Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.
Release Date February 14, 2025 Cast Harrison Ford , Liv Tyler , Giancarlo Esposito , Rosa Salazar , Takehiro Hira , Anthony Mackie , Tim Blake Nelson , Shira Haas , Carl Lumbly , Danny Ramirez , Rachael Markarian , Jacqueline Loucks , Tony Mareno , Zo'Anne Mckinstry , Phuong Kubacki , Colby Lopez , Xosha Roquemore Director Julius Onah Studio(s) Marvel Studios Expand Upcoming MCU Movies

Captain America: Brave New World
Release Date February 14, 2025