The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going strong for over a decade now, constantly releasing new content in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The next upcoming Marvel movie hitting theaters is Captain America: Brave New World, marking Anthony Mackie's first time leading the franchise. And the Hurt Locker actor revealed the sweet way the great Harrison Ford gassed him up on set.
What we know about Captain America: Brave New World is limited, but fans are definitely hyped to see Harrison Ford join the shared universe. The Han Solo actor joined the cast of Captain America 4, taking on the role of Thaddeus Ross from late actor William Hurt. While speaking with Playlist's The Discourse podcast, Mackie offered a sweet way that Ford showed him support early on in the process. In his words:
What was really interesting, and it shows the nature and the beauty of Harrison Ford – when he got to set, he pulled me aside, and he was like, ‘Hey kid,’ – I’m 46 years old. He goes, ‘Hey kid, this is your movie. He was like, ‘I’m here to support you. And I’m here to make sure after this movie comes out, everyone knows your name.’ And there are a lot of people on his level that would not do that. There are a lot of people at his scale of work who would not do that
How sweet is that? Despite Ford's long and wildly successful career, he took the time to make sure that he gave Anthony Mackie his full support when filming the next Captain America movie. And if Brave New World's trailer is any indication, the pair of A-listers are seemingly going to share a ton of scenes in the blockbuster.
While Anthony Mackie might have felt funny being called "kid" as a grown man, it's clear that these words by Harrison Ford meant a great deal. There are plenty of actors who might feel intimidating working opposite such a legendary movie star, but this moment of connection likely translated to their performances in Captain America: Brave New World.
Harrison Ford described MCU work as "being an idiot for money", but it's also touching to see the sweet way he introduced himself to Anthony Mackie. And it looks like the Indiana Jones icon is going to be in the MCU or the long haul, as he's also expected to appear in the cast of Thunderbolts*. And I can't wait to hear more stories from the set about the 82 year-old actor.
Captain America: Brave New World will finally arrive in theaters on February 14th. While we wait, be sure to check the 2025 move release dates to plan your next movie experience.
