MARVEL STARS: Anthony Mackie on Becoming Captain America and ‘Twisted Metal’
Known for his role as Sam Wilson, the latest Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Anthony Mackie is an acclaimed actor whose career spans films like "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Million Dollar Baby" and "The Hurt Locker." In this sitdown from August 2025, Mackie joins Willie Geist to discuss starring in the second season of the series "Twisted Metal," his rise from theater kid to Marvel superhero, and the moment the MCU came calling. Plus, he reflects on picking up the Captain America shield and the unexpected perks that come with playing a superhero.
Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist · Anthony Mackie, Willie Geist
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Known for his role as Sam Wilson, the latest Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Anthony Mackie is an acclaimed actor whose career spans films like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Million Dollar Baby and The Hurt Locker. In this sitdown from August 2025, Mackie joins Willie Geist to discuss starring in the second season of the series Twisted Metal, his rise from theater kid to Marvel superhero, and the moment the MCU came calling. Plus, he reflects on picking up the Captain America shield and the unexpected perks that come with playing a superhero.
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