Brave New World” director Julius Onah gave an interview with Vanity Fair and cooled down controversy over Anthony Mackie’s viral comments about the film representing America. The actor ignited right-wing outrage last month during a Q&A in which he said that “Captain America represents a lot of different things,

Brave New World” launches Anthony Mackie’s feature film takeover of the resolute superhero with his distinctive shield.

But the latest installment in the comic book-inspired film franchise will place the actor front and center, focusing on his character, Sam Wilson, as he carries on the Captain America legacy, having been left the iconic shield by its former holder, Steve Rogers, played by Evans.