Anthony Mackie caught backlash after downplaying the "America" aspect of his character, Captain America.

L ong before donning Captain America's iconic shield, Anthony Mackie found himself navigating stormy seas with Marvel fanboys ...

Amber Duke and Niall Stanage react to actor Anthony Mackie's comments ahead of the release of the movie "Captain America: Brave New World." #CaptainAmerica #Marvel #Disney ...

"For me, Captain America represents a lot of different things, and I don't think the term 'America' should be one of those ...

Anthony Mackie was initially met with mixed responses from the public, following his "Captain America" comment.

After backlash to a confusing comment he made about Captain America, Anthony Mackie clarified his words on Instagram.