Chris Evans played a pivotal role in guiding his co-star toward an exciting new chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In a surprising revelation, Anthony Mackie disclosed that he learned about his transition to take on Chris’ iconic role as Captain America in the eagerly anticipated upcoming film, Captain America: A Brave New World, directly from Chris Evans himself. This significant moment marked a turning point in Anthony’s career as he steps into a role that has become synonymous with heroism and leadership.

During an engaging conversation with Fandango, Anthony recounted the memorable moment that happened at Chris’ impressive residence, saying, “It was a bunch of us at his house?he had this crazy house?sitting there watching a game, shooting the s–t.” He reminisced about how Chris casually asked him if he had read the new script, to which he replied, “Nah.” This laid-back setting turned out to be the backdrop for a life-changing announcement.

Initially, the talented actor known for his role in 8 Mile, where he portrays Sam Wilson, also known as Falcon, was apprehensive. He feared that Chris might be hinting at a negative development in the storyline of 2019?s Avengers: Endgame, where Chris’ character, Steve Rogers, hands over the legendary Captain America shield to him. Anthony recalled his thoughts, saying, “Being Black, I’m like ‘I’mma die, damn. They’re getting rid of me, man. I don’t even cause no trouble. I stand in the back, like I don’t bother nobody.’

However, the atmosphere shifted dramatically when Chris led him to his extraordinary “man cave of all man caves.” In that moment, the 46-year-old actor quickly realized that the news was something far more uplifting and promising than he had anticipated, marking a significant milestone in his journey as a superhero in the beloved franchise.