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McKellen Congratulates Mackie on Captain America Role

Updated 2026-07-29 22:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Ian McKellen, a veteran actor, congratulated Anthony Mackie for his new role as Captain America in the 'Avengers: Doomsday' film. The interaction was described as wholesome and supportive.

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Ian McKellen Discovered Anthony Mackie Is the New Captain America on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set and Told Him: ‘You Deserve That’

Anthony Mackie recently told IMDb (via The Independent) about Ian McKellen’s wholesome reaction when he told him on the “Avengers: Doomsday” set that he was playing Captain America. “I go to Ian McKellen, he goes, ‘Hello, son.’ I’m like, ‘Ian McKellen, sir. You’re amazing. It’s amazing to work with

2026-07-29 22:35 UTC