Anthony Makki wants his American leader to be for children what Christopher Reeves Superman was to him

For Anthony Maki’s cinematic trip as the leader of America, it was important to take not only a cloak but also Sam Wilson’s experiences with him. In an interview with BlacktreetvThe actor looked at what makes Wilson the natural option to be the cover of this generation.

“There are two words that continued while filming this movie between Julius (Ann) and I … sympathy and mercy.” “I have never gathered the extent of sympathy (personality) and how sympathy was the situation of all people around him. This was something that I really focused on this movie and embodied this, because I want people to see it growing in every movie.”

As Marvel fans know, a lot led to Wilson’s place Captain America: a new brave world. The Disney+ series includes Falcon and winter soldierThat has strengthened years of fate in her pilot since Wilson appeared for the first time in MCU. When we saw Sam Wilson for the first time, he was a consultant. He was ancient warriors. “He was easy and supportive of the soldiers, and this was very important to me,” Maki said. “Keep this throughout the way through the story to this movie there were certain aspects of being certain ways, from interacting with people, which I wanted to enter in this movie because we now see Sam Wilson accept completely and take the shield completely. There is no longer a question He is Captain America.

This fact is something that must be normalized despite the current political climate. “I think the idea of ​​acting is important because of the fact that it gives you the opportunity to see people in a different light from what you may think of,” said Maki. “You know what I mean? As is important for my children to watch Wonder film. It is important for my son my son to see a black man like the leader of America. “

Maki continued to describe how important it is for children to see what the heroes represent, regardless of those who carry the shield. “Changing your point of view. It changes your vision. For this reason I say,” You know, Captain America is just a title. “It represents everything that is good inside us.”

In approaching the role, Maki took a braid from one of his childhood heroes. “When I was a child, one of my favorite superheroes was Superman – just as I grew up, I would like to be Christopher Reeves.” “Yes, I did not care that he was a white man. I didn’t care that he was from another planet. It was the human being associated with. Sam Wilson was the best part of us all. This is what people are attracted to and this is what people are related to.”

Captain America: a new brave world It opens February 14.

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