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.

Captain America is undeniably one of Marvel's greatest heroes, but a new revelation might just prove that Captain America's soul is bound for hell.

Anthony Mackie wants to be a Captain America who's a hero for people everywhere, but he might not have gotten the point across in the best way.

Anthony Mackie , who first joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sam Wilson in The Winter Soldier , has risen to take on the mantle of one of the franchise's most impactful heroes. After receiving the shield from Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame ,

Some people felt that since "America" is in the character's name, he directly represents American values of "freedom, justice, and standing up for what's right" even though we can't honestly admit the country as a whole is upholding these moral standards.

Mackie said his character "represents a lot of different things, and I don't think the term 'America' should be one."

In case you missed it, fledgling Disney plans to trot out yet another installment in the once-beloved Marvel movie franchise. Now, thanks to lead actor Anthony Mackie, "Captain America: Brave New World" will debut on Feb.

The bust-up began after Anthony Mackie described the eponymous protagonist as a man with ‘honor, dignity and integrity’ and that such qualities did not currently represent America