The actor, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America in the upcoming film "Captain America: Brave New World" film, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a statement he shared in a story about what the role means to him and expressing his appreciation for those who serve and have served the country.

Anthony Mackie wants to be a Captain America who's a hero for people everywhere, but he might not have gotten the point across in the best way.

Brave New World revolves around Anthony Mackie‘s Sam Wilson as he takes over the mantle of Captain America. Recently, Mackie garnered considerable backlash for the comment he made in Rome during the press tour for the movie.