director Julius Onah is proud of his work on the film and of stars Anthony Mackie and Danny Ramirez. In the MCU project, Mackie will headline his first movie since his character, Sam Wilson, took over the role of Captain America from Steve Rogers.
In an interview with Fandango, Onah shared his perspective on the success of the previous Captain America films: " right?" The director then explained how this tone works well with Mackie's character as the lead: "I think it's so important for a film like this when you have somebody like Sam Wilson at the center. This is a guy who is an earthy, grounded Captain America."
Onah's goal for the film was "bringing that style, bringing that energy, [and] bringing that sense of danger and vulnerability." He then redirected to compliment the film's stars: "You know, I got to throw it right back to Anthony, I got to throw it right back to Danny."

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Onah continued by heaping praise onto Mackie and Ramirez's performances in Captain America: Brave New World. He added: "It is something really, really special that no matter what kind of genre of movie it is as a director, it's a real treat to hop on set and know that these two guys are going to give it their all, and that's what they did."
Onah's words paint a clear picture of how the filmmaker crafted the film, with a focus on how the characters can further itsmessage. Moreover, the director's positivity regarding the cast shows that they were aligned on what they wanted Captain America: Brave New World to be. Onah backed this up by saying: " and some of the scene work that they do."

If Onah's comments about Captain America: Brave New World are anything to go by, the film may be something special. Captain America: The Winter Soldier was also a political thriller with a strong emphasis on character, and it is one of the most beloved MCU films. Since is taking a similar approach using different characters and themes, it could become as popular if Onah and the cast stick the landing.

Captain America: Brave New World (formerly titled New World Order) marks Sam Wilson's first MCU big-screen appearance as Steve Rogers' successor after receiving the suit and shield in Phase 4's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Anthony Mackie returns as the titular Avenger alongside Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Carl Lumby as Isaiah Bradley, and Tim Blake Nelson as The Incredible Hulk's former ally Samuel Sterns. Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.
- February 14, 2025
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- Julius Onah
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