Brave New World star Anthony Mackie caught backlash for a comment he made about the Marvel superhero while promoting the film in Italy. The actor has now taken to social media to clear up his remarks about the beloved character.

Brave New World" star Anthony Mackie has offered further context for a controversial remark he made about his Marvel hero.

Some people felt that since "America" is in the character's name, he directly represents American values of "freedom, justice, and standing up for what's right" even though we can't honestly admit the country as a whole is upholding these moral standards.