Actor Ian McKellen offered words of encouragement to Anthony Mackie upon learning he would be taking on the role of Captain America. The exchange occurred on the set of “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Anthony Mackie recently shared a heartwarming anecdote about a conversation with Ian McKellen while speaking with IMDb (via The Independent). According to Mackie, he approached McKellen on the set and initiated the interaction by saying, “I go to Ian McKellen, he goes, ‘Hello, son.’ I’m like, ‘Ian McKellen, sir. You’re amazing. It’s amazing to work with you.’”
Mackie then revealed that he shared the news of his casting as Captain America with McKellen. McKellen responded by telling Mackie, “You deserve that.” The exchange highlights a moment of support and encouragement from a veteran actor to his colleague taking on a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The specific film they were working on at the time was “Avengers: Doomsday,” suggesting this conversation took place during production of one of the major crossover events within the MCU. While the source does not detail *why* McKellen felt Mackie deserved the role, it emphasizes the positive and supportive nature of their interaction.
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