Anthony Mackie Joins Exclusive MCU Club as Executive Producer for Captain America: Brave New World!
Anthony Mackie, the actor behind Sam Wilson’s transformation from Falcon to Captain America, has been announced as an executive producer for the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. This move makes Mackie part of an elite group of MCU actors who have taken on a producer role for a project in which they also star.
Joining the ranks of Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor: Love and Thunder), and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool & Wolverine), Mackie’s involvement reflects his deep connection to his character. After over a decade of playing Sam Wilson since Captain America: The Winter Soldier, his insight likely played a pivotal role in shaping the story of the fourth Captain America film.
Executive producer credits in the MCU typically honor actors’ contributions to their characters’ arcs rather than the technical aspects of production. This acknowledgment suggests Mackie had a significant say in where Sam Wilson’s Captain America is heading as the Multiverse Saga unfolds.
Could this set a trend for other stars in the MCU? With Robert Downey Jr. rumored to return as Doctor Doom and the potential for Benedict Cumberbatch to produce Doctor Strange 3 or Chris Hemsworth to do the same for Thor 5, it seems the MCU might increasingly celebrate the creative involvement of its leading actors.
Captain America: Brave New World hits theaters in 2025, and fans are eager to see Mackie’s influence in action as Sam Wilson soars to new heights.
