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Anthony Mackie looks stylish in Burberry as he joins Harrison Ford for the Captain America: Brave New World pH๏τocall in London

Anthony Mackie looks stylish in Burberry as he joins Harrison Ford for the Captain America: Brave New World pH๏τocall in London

Anthony Mackie looked stylish as he joined co-star Harrison Ford at the Captain America: Brave New World pH๏τocall in Trafalgar Square, London, on Thursday. 

The 46-year-old Avengers: Endgame star, whose character Sam Wilson has taken over the iconic Captain America mantle in the latest film, cut a dapper figure in an olive green Burberry trench coat.

He layered it with a beige jacket, dark green jumper, and a pair of smart black trousers.

Meanwhile, Harrison, who plays Thaddeus Ross in the movie, donned a navy suit over a light blue shirt.

The 82-year-old actor appeared in high spirits as he posed for snaps on the carpet and also took a moment to interact with fans. 

Also at the pH๏τocall was Danny Ramirez, 32, wearing an all black ensemble consisting of a long coat, knitted roll neck jumper, wide leg jeans, and smart shoes.

Anthony Mackie looked stylish as he joined co-star Harrison Ford at the Captain America: Brave New World pH๏τocall in Trafalgar Square, London, on Thursday

Anthony Mackie looked stylish as he joined co-star Harrison Ford at the Captain America: Brave New World pH๏τocall in Trafalgar Square, London, on Thursday

The 46-year-old Avengers: Endgame star, whose character Sam Wilson has taken over the iconic Captain America mantle in the latest film, cut a dapper figure in a green Burberry trench

The 46-year-old Avengers: Endgame star, whose character Sam Wilson has taken over the iconic Captain America mantle in the latest film, cut a dapper figure in a green Burberry trench 

Captain America director Julius Onah, 41, was also in attendance along with co producer Nate Moore, 41.

It comes after Anthony was forced to clarify comments he made about his upcoming Marvel film after they stoked outrage from some fans on social media.

The actor ignited online outrage after speaking about what the character signified to him during a press conference in Rome on Monday.

‘To me Captain America represents a lot of different things and I don’t think the term “America: should be one of those representations…’ he said.

‘It’s about a man who keeps his word, who has honor, dignity and integrity. Someone who is trustworthy and dependable.’

The actors comments quickly became fodder for outraged posts on social media, particularly from conservative posters and right-wing pundits.

Mackie — who may find himself dueling for the Captain America name with former Marvel star Chris Evans in the future — took to his Instagram stories on Tuesday afternoon to try to clarify his statement.

‘Let me be clear about this, I’m a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like CAP is the honor of a lifetime,’ he wrote in a simple text post.

He layered it with a beige jacket, dark green jumper, and a pair of smart black trousers He pose up a storm on the carpet

He layered his chic coat with a beige jacket, dark green jumper, and a pair of smart black trousers as he posed up a storm on the blue carpet 

Meanwhile, Harrison, who plays Thaddeus Ross in the movie, donned a navy suit over a light blue shirt

Meanwhile, Harrison, who plays Thaddeus Ross in the movie, donned a navy suit over a light blue shirt

The 82-year-old appeared in high spirits as he posed for snaps on the carpet and also took a moment to interact with fans

The 82-year-old appeared in high spirits as he posed for snaps on the carpet and also took a moment to interact with fans

Also at the pH๏τocall was Danny Ramirez, 32, wearing an all black ensemble consisting of a long coat, knitted roll neck jumper, wide leg jeans, and smart shoes

Also at the pH๏τocall was Danny Ramirez, 32, wearing an all black ensemble consisting of a long coat, knitted roll neck jumper, wide leg jeans, and smart shoes

Danny, Harrison, and Anthony posed together

Danny, Harrison, and Anthony posed together 

Captain America director Julius Onah, 41, was also in attendance Co producer Nate Moore, 41 seen on the carpet

Captain America director Julius Onah (left), 41, was also in attendance along with co producer Nate Moore (right), 41

(L-R) Danny, Harrison, Anthony, and Julius all posed together

(L-R) Danny, Harrison, Anthony, and Julius all posed together 

‘I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country. CAP has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to,’ Mackie concluded.

Anthony’s original comments seemed to infuriate several users on X (formerly Twitter), though plenty of fans of Captain America comics pointed out that his comments were in line with things the superhero himself has said.

‘That makes me not want to watch it now,’ another user said of the new film, while one person said Mackie’s comments were ‘wild.’

One commenter joked that Anthony’s comments were ‘sure to sit well with your American audience.’

Several fans claimed that it was self-evident that Anthony was incorrect, because ‘America’ was part of his character’s name.

‘”Where does it say Captain America represents America?” In the name, “Captain America,”‘ wrote on user, who included a gif of right-wing pundit Ben Shapiro.

‘Too bad captain america doesn’t seem pro america,’ bemoaned another fan.

Others suggested Anthony was incorrect because Captain America’s costume and shield reference the American flag.

It comes after Anthony was forced to clarify comments he made about his upcoming Marvel film after they stoked outrage from some fans on social media; seen Monday in Rome

It comes after Anthony was forced to clarify comments he made about his upcoming Marvel film after they stoked outrage from some fans on social media; seen Monday in Rome

'To me Captain America represents a lot of different things and I don¿t think the term

‘To me Captain America represents a lot of different things and I don’t think the term “America: should be one of those representations…’ he said (pictured in the film) 

‘And this is why the movie will do poorly,’ predicted one upset poster.

One user went so far as to call for Marvel to bring back the previous Captain America. 

‘Bring back Steve [Rogers],’ this guys a moron and never watched the first movie,’ they wrote. ‘Captain America is a veteran. What a stupid take.’

But other fans, many of whom cited examples from Captain America comics, not just the more recent Marvel films, agreed with Anthony and suggested a skepticism of blind patriotism was a hallmark of modern incarnations of the character.

‘This is quite literally regarded as one of Roger’s best speeches of all time,’ wrote one fan who included a cell from a Captain America in which the hero spoke about the importance of standing up for his values, even if they conflicted with the sentiment of the American public and government.

‘If you disagree with Mackie, you quite literally do not understand the character of Captain America. He’ll fight America just as quick as he’s to fight in the name of it.’

Another fan pointed out that earlier Captain America films showed the character — then played by Chris Evans — showing skepticism toward the American government that was ultimately shown to be warranted.

‘Captain America 2 and 3 were about Captain America directly going against the US government because they made poor choices based on incomplete information,’ they wrote. ‘He’s not a propaganda-spewing mouthpiece and is in fact the direct opposite. So yeah Anthony Mackie is right.’

'I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country. CAP has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to,' Anthony clarified on Tuesday

‘I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country. CAP has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to,’ Anthony clarified on Tuesday

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Another person pointed out how absurd it was that ‘people [are] made at this when 2/3 of the Captain America trilogy involve him fighting AGAINST the American government…’

Anthony was clearly a fan of the character, and he said playing Captain America was like an ‘aspect of a dream coming true’ at the press conference on Monday.

In Captain America: Brave New World, Mackie’s тιтle character finds himself thrust into an international conspiracy after a meeting with the newly elected President Thaddeus Ross, who is played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel movie debut.

Plot details about the standalone film have been scarce, but trailers for the movie indicate that Captain America will have a showdown with Ross when the president transforms into the monumental Red Hulk and proceeds to demolish the White House.

Captain America: Brave New World is slated to arrive in theaters February 14, 2025, in what’s shaping up to be a critical release for Marvel after recent movies such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Eternals and The Marvels underwhelmed in critic reviews and box office revenues.

The release date of the movie was delayed due to last year’s entertainment industry strikes, according to Variety.

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