Captain America Brave New World: Anthony Mackie Carries On Chris Evans’ Legacy; See His Rise From Falcon to MCU’s Leading Hero
Mackie’s transformation from sidekick to symbol in the Marvel universe started with Avengers: Endgame when the aging Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, selected Anthony Mackie as his successor and passed on his famous shield. Prior to this, in 2014, Mackie joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sam Wilson, a noble war veteran who later soared through the skies as Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.