Anthony Maki wants his captain America to be for children what Christopher Reeves superman was for him

For Anthony Maki A cinematographic trip like Captain AmericaIt was important to take not only the mantle, but also Sam Wilson’s experiences with him. In an interview with BlacktreetThe actor looked back at what made Wilson the natural choice to be the cap of this generation.

“There are two words that continued to appear during the shooting of this movie between Julius (Ohh) and I … empathy and compassion,” Maki told a channel for his close cooperation with the film’s director. “I have never made it compassionate (the hero) and how involved he is to the situation of all the people around him. And it was something that I really focused on this movie and this embodiment of Sam, because I want people to see it grow in every movie. “

As Marvel fans know so much led to where Wilson is Captain America: A brave new world. This includes series Disney+ The Falcon and the Winter SoldierWho has reinforced the fate of years in the creation of Wilson’s debut in MCU. “When we first saw Wilson himself, he was an advisor. He was a veteran. He was a facilitator, a supporter of the soldiers, and it was something that was very important to me, “Maki said. “By holding this throughout the story, while this movie had certain aspects of being certain ways, he interacts with the people I wanted to improve in this movie, because now we will see Sam Wilson fully accepts and fully pick up the shield. There are no more questions, he is Captain America. “

And this fact is something that needs to be normalized despite the current political climate. “I think the idea of ​​representation is important due to the fact that it allows you to see people in different light from what you can think,” Maki said. “Do you know what I mean? As if it was important for my sons to watch Wonder Woman a movie. It is important for my son’s friends to see a black dude like Captain America. “

Maki continued to describe how it is important for children to see what characters they are, no matter who holds the shield. “It changes your perspective. It changes your insight. That is why I say, “You know, Captain America is just the manager.” It represents everything that is good inside us. “

Approaching the role, Maki took a reply from one of his own childhood characters. “When I was a kid, one of my favorite superheroes was Superman – like, I grew up, wanting to be Christopher Reeves,” he said. “Yes, I wasn’t interested in being a white dude. I didn’t care that it was from another planet. It was the humanity of the hero I contacted. Sam Wilson is the best part of all of us. And this is what people gravitate to and this is what people connect with. “

Captain America: A brave new world It opens on February 14th.

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