"The First F—kin' Scene We Shot Together": Anthony Mackie Recalls Forgetting His Line In Front Of Harrison Ford While Filming Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World comes to theaters soon, and Anthony Mackie, the star of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe installment, recently opened up about working with Harrison Ford in the film. Notably, both stars are taking on established roles: Mackie will be making his first feature-length appearance as Captain America, following Chris Evans, and Ford has inherited the role of Thaddeus Ross from the late William Hurt. Ford is one of the most successful actors in Hollywood, creating an interesting dynamic between the film's leads.
Anthony Mackie recently spoke to Esquire, where he talked about performing alongside the iconic Harrison Ford. Mackie has previously talked about what Ford said to him on the first day, but in the article, he goes into greater detail about the first scene that the two shot together. Instead of going as planned, Mackie found that he froze and forgot what he was supposed to say.
It’s supposed to go something like this:
Wilson [Mackie, reenacting the moment in a raised whisper]: “Why did this happen?”
Ross [Mackie, in a Fordian growl]: “THIS IS WHY IT HAPPENED!”
End scene.
“But that was the first f*ckin’ scene we shot together,” Mackie says. “So I’m nervous. I’m in my head like, This is my moment.”
When he walked into the control room, his mouth and mind failed him. Instead of his lines, all he could muster was a dramatic, “Ugggggghhaaaaaaaah.”
Cut. Take two.
“Ugggggghhaaaaaaaah.”
Cut.
“And I couldn’t remember my line,” Mackie says, making what sounds like every actor’s worst nightmare into the best bar story I’ve heard in a minute. “I’m like, 'F*ck. I’m acting with Harrison Ford.'”
Third take isn’t much better, so Ford pulls him out of the room and into the hallway. “You know, it’s not that big of a deal,” the icon says. “Relax, kid.” The kid relaxes. They knock out the scene. Ford shakes his hand: “All right. Let’s go.”
In outlining this story, Mackie expressed genuine excitement for the upcoming film. “It’s literally the best movie it can be," he said. "It stays in the lines of Marvel. It stays in the lines of Captain America, and it’s fun, and it’s big.”Alongside his appreciation for Ford, it seems that the actor had a great time making the film and is excited for audiences to see it. This cooperation behind the scenes bodes well for the film's eventual quality.
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The Actor Had A Great Experience Working With Harrison Ford
Mackie has previously spoken about the generosity Ford has shown as a performer, and it is clear that the new Captain America star has a great deal of respect for his co-star. Having spent so much time in Hollywood, Ford has established himself as a legend in the industry. This clearly can be intimidating for other performers, even ones who have found as much success as Anthony Mackie. Fortunately, it seems that Ford treated the 2025 Marvel film and its cast with generosity and kindness.
Stories about Hollywood legends can often be disillusioning. Faced with so much celebration and obsession through the years, many performers can become quite jaded, and their reported actions can reflect this. It is refreshing to hear stories of stars like Ford, who give a great deal of patience and consideration to their co-stars. Ford could be a difficult presence to work alongside due to his stature, so it is a relief to hear of how the actor has worked hard to ground himself and the others he works beside.
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Surrounding Anthony Mackie's controversial comments, it is good to hear any new positive comments about the experience of this film. Captain America: Brave New World is hotly anticipated, and will have a great deal to live up to when it releases soon. It is good to know that the set of the film was a cooperative place that gave room for the performers to find their voices within the film. I hope that that translates to an excellent experience for audiences when the film is released in cinemas soon.
Captain America: Brave New World
- Release Date
- February 14, 2025
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Director
- Julius Onah
- Writers
- Dalan Musson, Malcolm Spellman
Cast
Sam Wilson / Captain America
Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross / Red Hulk
- Franchise(s)
- Captain America, Marvel Cinematic Universe
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