Anthony Mackie took to Instagram Tuesday to clarify his viral comment about what Captain America represents. "Let me be clear about this, I'm a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like [Captain America] is the honor of a lifetime,

Brave New World star Anthony Mackie caught backlash for a comment he made about the Marvel superhero while promoting the film in Italy.

Evans played Captain America in 11 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. His version ended when he went back in time at the end of Avengers: Endgame to live with the love of his life, Peggy Carter. He then passed the proverbial baton on to Mackie’s Sam Wilson.