Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist MARVEL STARS: Anthony Mackie on Becoming Captain America and ‘Twisted Metal’
Dec 13, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Anthony Mackie, the acclaimed actor best known as Sam Wilson and the latest Captain America, dives into his journey from theater to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He shares insights about his role in the second season of Twisted Metal and discusses the freedom of adapting a video game with minimal backstory. Mackie reflects on the significance of fatherhood amidst fame and the thrill of embodying such an iconic character, revealing the unexpected perks that come from being a superhero.
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Interview Recorded At An Arcade Table
- Anthony and Willie record the interview sitting at an arcade-style game table in Coexist Game House.
- Mackie jokes about teaching his kids trash-talking tactics while playing retro games like Pac-Man.
John Doe Faces City Life In Season Two
- John Doe arrives in New San Francisco at the start of Twisted Metal season two and questions whether city life suits him.
- The season explores the contrast between promise inside the walls and John Doe’s nomadic instincts.
Season Two Widens The Tournament Stakes
- Season two expands the tournament with new characters including Calypso and more entrants seeking a wish.
- The show keeps its comic gore while adding bigger set pieces and returning fan-favorite villains like Sweet Tooth.