Captain America: Brave New World director Julius Onah is proud of his work on the film and the performances of stars Anthony Mackie and Danny Ramirez. In the upcoming MCU project, Mackie will headline his first movie since taking over the role of Captain America from Steve Rogers.
Onah believes that the success of the previous Captain America films can be attributed to their relatable and grounded tone. He thinks that this tone works well with Mackie’s character, Sam Wilson, who is an earthy and grounded Captain America. Onah’s goal for the film was to bring this style and energy to the big screen, along with a sense of danger and vulnerability.
The director also praised the performances of Mackie and Ramirez, saying that they gave it their all on set. He added that it was a real treat to work with them and that they brought a lot of heart and soul to the film. Onah is proud of the final product and thinks that the cast’s performances are something special.
Captain America: Brave New World 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. The film also stars 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 as Thaddeus Ross, replacing the late William Hurt.