Anthony Mackie taking on the role of Captain America, a fictional comic book character initially portrayed as a white man with blond hair and blue eyes, isn’t groundbreaking to comic books fans.

Anthony Mackie, who stars in Marvel's "Captain America," said in a recent interview that his race has not hindered him from getting roles in Hollywood.

Anthony Mackie believes his casting as the first Black Captain America typifies “the American dream”. His journey represents a significant milestone in Marvel’s comic book history spanning over eight decades.