Anthony Mackie taking on the role of Captain America, a fictional comic book character initially portrayed as a white man with blond hair and blue eyes, isn’t groundbreaking to comic books fans.

His first time on the big screen occurred in “8 Mile,” which stars Eminem as Detroit rapper Jimmy Smith Jr., aka B-Rabbit, in his attempt to launch a hip-hop career. The movie includes autobiographical elements from Eminem’s real life.

New Orleans actor Anthony Mackie, as photographed on the set of ‘Captain America: Brave New World.’ In the film – the 35 th in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – Mackie assumes the title role, taking the reins from Chris Evans.