Anthony Mackie says that it is a a lot of fun being able to play a superhero.
The actor is set to take on the role of The Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier - he is one of the new faces that will be appearing in the sequel.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly the actor said: "Trust me, it's a lot of fun to be a superhero. All of it, everything that's come together, it feels like a special moment."
The actor went to say that he is this movie is a 'bigger-than-life opportunity' for him and he has had the chance to work with some great people.
"[Captain America: The Winter Solider is] a cool story and brings in some amazing characters and the Falcon is one of the things that fans are already excited about.It's a movie that has kind of turned into a bigger-than-life opportunity for me.
"I've had these little milestones along the way and now to play a superhero and to work with people like Robert Redford, Sam Jackson, and Chris? It's just turned into this amazing moment... It makes me very proud, definitely, it's a big deal."
Chris Evans will reprise the role of Captain America while we will also see Scarlett Johansson back as Black Widow - however she will be appearing in the Captain America franchise for the first time.
But before we see Mackie in Captain America he will be back with Pain & Gain, Runner, Runner and The Fifth Estate.
Captain America: The Winter Solider is released 4th April 2014.
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