Ian McKellen Discovered Anthony Mackie Is the New Captain America on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set and Told Him: ‘You Deserve That’

Anthony Mackie recently shared a behind-the-scenes moment from 'Avengers: Doomsday' where he told Ian McKellen about being cast as the new Captain America. According to Variety, McKellen responded warmly to the news, greeting Mackie with 'Hello, son' and offering his encouragement for the role.

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