Anthony Mackie On Serious Acting Vs Celebrity Fame

Anthony Mackie On Serious Acting Vs Celebrity Fame
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Anthony Mackie answers fan questions on stage at the MCM London Comic Con, the Avengers star talks about playing Falcon in the Marvel cinematic universe, working with Eminem on 8 Mile and fun subjects ranging from effective pickup lines to Spider-Man star Tom Holland’s choice of underpants. Anthony also admits he’d love to play X-Men’s Beast or possibly even James Bond, taking the opportunity to show off his British accent skills. Anthony also talks about the possibility of Falcon eventually becoming the new Captain America and talks honestly about what’s wrong with the movie industry these days.
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[@americasariessun5536]

He’s not a narcissistic monster with an insatiable need for attention- how refreshing !

yeah, exactly America's Aries...! You are correct. Man, I am TIRED of watching, hearing and seeing people with "INSATIABLE" needs and displays of Narcissism, attention-getting tirades!

[@sachithfernando3918]

Reminds me of the " Dave Chappelle real Legend". There are still people who don't sell their souls for Hollywood fame. At least few left with balls of iron in Hollywood to stand for what they truly believe, compairing to Kevin heart. @*Dress).

[@griffin955]

He approaches the acting profession with the same respect that a lot of British actors do. You can't get cast for roles and be well known here without gaining the respect of your craft from guilds, boards, theatre directors. Hollywood looks for people who look lucrative and turns them into actors. That's why a lot of UK movies are purely passion projects but have so much cadence and personality that they are a joy to watch, but their subtle well crafted messages are lost on the majority of international viewers. Give Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, James McAvoy, Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Bettany, Tom Hardy etc etc the correct roles and script, and they as working actors will bring the movie to life.

[@TheSuspectOnFoot]

He is kinda narcissistic for going on a rant about big stars no longer being a thing just because people don't see him as a big star and watch his movies just because he's in them. There's still names that sell a movie to certain people but Mackie just doesn't happen to be one because he haven't had enough memorable actor-defining roles

[@corysmith3447]

yea everybody wants postive attentiion, so its s lie, if you deny it publicly you get praised look at thes e coments, so its false modesty

[@valebliz]

I never cared for him in the Marvel movies, but this guy really has depth to him. Plesantly surprised.

[@phantomsoldier87]

Same, although I do like the fact that they gave him more shine as he progressed in the films. Didn't even recognize him from 8 Mile. My favorite part from him was in pain & Gain. There's nothing more refreshing than an actor that's real at the end of the day 💯☺️

[@valebliz]

@@phantomsoldier87 same i didn't pick him in 8mile. Pain&Gain was a pretty decent movie though, probably the only Michael Bay movie i liked.

[@asparapee4213]

Yeah. Not a huge fan of his acting ability. Something not quite believable about him. Has a little bit of Early Will Smith in him where you can tell he's trying to act. But as a man, he seems like a great dude. There are other interviews out there of him that show he's smart with a good head on his shoulder.

[@valebliz]

@@asparapee4213 i feel pretty much the same, i much more enjoy him as a man in interviews than as an actor sadly, i find him very bland while acting. His latest effort in Altered Carbon was bland too.

[@nickb5337]

You guys need to watch The Hurt Locker if you’re not convinced of his range.

[@thismodeleatsalot]

"Celebrity is not a human emotion" - NAILED IT

[@corysmith3447]

you 100% wrong, when your famous and get lots of praise you incsrese serotinin in the rain, hman brains are designed to see our status who and how man people are mean to s or nice to us live us..

[@Shuffffff]

@@corysmith3447 but then you strive for it over and over and you will stop at nothing to achieve it. And we've seen what happens to celebrities who've fallen off time and time again throughout history. Fame will not bring you true happiness, that serotonin is temporary.

[@corysmith3447]

@KZbinr look at Jordan Petersons interview with Cathy newman 30 million views, the human brain has mechnisms that keep track of our status

[@hollywooddc1708]

@@corysmith3447 but celebrity, is an unstable form of status that fucks with your head. A celebrity is reliant on public perception, that can disappear in a flash that has endless variables not in your control. Therefore if your emotion and goals are based on that, and that is how you define your own status, then you're happiness is built on a house of cards

[@Sizdothyx]

"Do you want to be a working actor or do you want to be a celebrity?"

[@kaykutcher2103]

"Do you want to be an actor like me or a star like Richard Burton?" Laurence Olivier to Anthony Hopkins at some point during the 60's. Hopkins was in Transformers 5 so take a wild guess as to the path he eventually chose.

[@Daniela-pr7rz]

@@kaykutcher2103 On the other hand, I cannot imagine anyone answering: "I want to be a superficial celebrity that everybody adores without reason and I want to suck at being an actor". Even those that secretly want to be celebrities would answer the other way, just because it's the only answer that makes you likable.

[@kaykutcher2103]

@Sharon Jensen Yes he was game for anything by then if only to support his young children and theater work because all of that money from Hollywood's golden age equated to pretty much nothing by then. At home we call him Laurence "anything for a buck" Olivier though he appeared in a few good ones around that time like The Marathon Man, A Little Romance, and Love Among the Ruins.

[@vorshack8968]

. . . yes

[@samogonbrother]

kay kutcher so you say hopkins is not a serious actor?Well thats sad.

[@davidbarker3430]

this is the coolest guy on the planet

[@marcdellorusso180]

He's pretty cool.

[@NoName-le5oz]

nice guy i remember him from 8mile

[@allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164]

Mashallah tbark Allah alhamudillah inshallah better astgfrallah

[@prathit7541]

This guy has the wisdom of an 80-year-old!

[@Sevcen23]

That's because he went to private school. His parents could make it happen, they have a real good marriage btw.

[@pascaltomasovic3586]

​@@Sevcen23 our boy clarence

[@iwasanMBTInerd]

Wisdom knows no age

[@nathantyrell4898]

@Vogelmilch I'm living proof!

[@night00glider]

I think you’re making captain America reference or something, but the replies are 8 miles reference, which is more amazing

[@Darksaviour]

Celebrity: Act like they are above others and live in a different social class Actor: Acknowledge that they aren’t different from others and live there life like a normal person. Voice actors are the definition of this. Most down to earth people in the entertainment business.

[@yapeseguy9261]

nice. i never knew this side of this actor

[@KNByam]

He's very refined.

And see, that is the SAD part. Here is a great actor with sincerity. But the movie industry does not reward people like Mackie. But you and I, we would pay money to see a Broadway show or Play or a small movie where this guy is acting in.

[@ssga7081]

@magesticmaniacc He was *magnificent* in We Are Marshall

[@williamdor8409]

Damn! finally a celebrity/actor that speaks the truth!

[@jguinto101]

Very refreshing

[@alyssajones4368]

Ikr? He's a rare specimen.

[@alyssajones4368]

@Sharon Jensen Factual!

[@mikeymcg4907]

It's because he doesn't consider himself a celebrity

[@project6439]

Nobody can replace Chris Evans as cap but I let this slide cuz Anthony is cool

[@jimyoung9262]

One of the few "celebrities" I have any respect for at all. This man is very intelligent and well spoken. What a cool person.

[@michaelsix9684]

he is grounded, trained, and knows his goals and direction

[@Batman8657]

Bruce Campbell said this same shit basically 20 years ago. "Do you want to be a celebrity, or do you want to be an actor?" Mackie knows the deal.

[@HamzaKhan-jw5wc]

Can you share the link of that interview/video?

[@Batman8657]

@@HamzaKhan-jw5wc It was written in his book "If Chins Could Kill." In fact, I think the book starts out with that quote, but I haven't read it in a long time.

[@HamzaKhan-jw5wc]

+@@Batman8657 Okay, Thank you brother :)

[@Bladestar7]

There is a big difference in being a celebrity and being a working actor. If you go into this wanting to be a celebrity, you won get far. You go into this wanting to be a working actor, you'll always work.

[@davelawson03]

Fax if you wanna be a celebrity just for the sake of being a celebrity(ex:Kardashian’s)you’ll be miserable in the long term.The key is to have a passion,that will give you purpose and long term fulfillment.💯

[@jamesalvarado3961]

Kim Kardashian celebrity, Daniel day Lewis actor. Easy to understand

[@alyssajones4368]

🤣 yep.

[@NoahKaneisme]

Brie Larson vs Joaquin Pheonix. Kim K only starred in one home "movie"

[@marcin5690]

Kim Kardashian was in one movie I think (and one porn lmao)

[@iwasanMBTInerd]

Celebrity for being nothing but a sex idol lol

[@DetectiveConan990v3]

Isaac Bridges the unfortunate truth 😂

[@reckyu2174]

Morgan Freeman said the same thing. "Being a working actor is more realistic than being a star" I guess that's why they're called STARS. They are somewhere unreachable.

[@ethanhoerr2924]

Never pass up the opportunity to give Mackie the mic.

[@matthewmann8969]

Glad Clearance is doing great for himself and that his parents still have a real good marriage

[@automotives902]

People before becoming celebrities " I wanna be famous, I want everyone to know about me" People after becoming celebrities " get away from me" Edit:this does not mean for everyone

[@TiffanyRay]

Thats because theyre ignorant and dont know anything about being a celebrity and they think when theyre famous life is gonna be like paradise When in actuality fame destroys people it actually ruins your reputation instead of building it up

[@game_theory2547]

real af

[@alyssajones4368]

Yep.

[@kgabong]

I respect Anthony Mackie for the fact that no matter what wrongs in his life he has made ,he always corrects them and makes them right. respect to him

[@TotalTech_]

I think most celebrities just want to be rich

[@alyssajones4368]

Pretty much.

[@cavesandraves5231]

I mean that’s everyone

[@G4MBIT]

As is you don't.

[@davelawson03]

Ain’t nothing wrong with it...

[@kbshowtyme]

@Lol Suck Or more

[@Shobhana-jq8iu]

What Anthony said is true for every field. Pursuing excellence makes one happy and content not the materialistic benefits or admiration of others.

[@juliehale8099]

This is a very good point. Celebrity is a false construct related to selling a product. Its results can be seen in the worship of fame over ability & truth.

[@swacfan100]

That's what you call Breaking It Down.

[@alyssajones4368]

For real.

[@TheRhetoricRoom]

One of the best actors in the game. Total respect for his authenticity that could cost him contracts. He knows it. But as he says, he is it for acting, not being a celebrity. I luv that smart man ❤️

[@ezrato]

This is the exact problem I have with so many people I see wanting to be successful with music also (and this is coming from someone who wants to be successful in music) - do you care about being personally famous more than you care about the creative endeavor itself? Cause it really shows when you're the former - just look at any artist who's trying to conform to whatever the most mainstream sound as possible is so they can slap their name on it as opposed to those who care more about writing something that excites them artistically.

[@victorkong82]

Out of everyone in the MCU, he seems like the one who has a lot of intelligence and depth while also not taking himself too seriously.

[@NoName-nq8vc]

Never liked the guy very much as an actor, but you can tell he's being as genuine as he can be at an event with thousands of people and cameras on him. Respect Mr. Mackie.

[@arkabanerjee9848]

He is really cool guy this guy is now famous in india rather then anywhere in the world

[@iamapokerface8992]

than*

[@CC-gk9xb]

that's why I like this guy. an interesting soul will always shine no matter where or who they are.

[@martykehoe8510]

What an impressive guy! So refreshing to hear in this day and age of narcissists running amok. He truly gets what's important in life. Good for him!!

[@michaelgreen3681]

That’s probably the realest thing I’ve ever heard someone say

[@redactedrider7606]

Never got into it to be famous, I got into it because I wanted to be happy. Damn. That's a powerful statement right there.

[@lukeyznaga7627]

these are the kinds of people I want to hang around with. Not shallow phonies, but people with real values. Mackie is a real professional actor, not a wack job with " sense of entitlement".

[@nanasshi0711]

this is why ppl shouldn't take Hollywood celebrities opinions seriously. they're not even that committed to their job. and that's why this decade has increasing amount of crappy movies because they don't care about the art aspects, they just want the job done

[@alyssajones4368]

And that 💰💰💰

[@lindamagagula7476]

Anthony Mackie is a great, nice guy. When I saw him in the Marvel films. He damnnn killed the role 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@berndb7674]

He seems like a really likeable person.

[@bobdillan5761]

after watching this, my respect for the man skyrocketed.

[@JohnPierre-lz6vb]

"Being a celebrity is a status not a Job." John Jay Pierre.

[@billkingston4402]

Marvel is a Muppet show, however this guy deserves a decent film

[@cristobocarrin1746]

I have been watching a few interviews of this guy now. It's not that he got lucky once... He really is smart! I wonder if his talent is being wasted, flying around in a bird costume.

[@muzidube6927]

Lol lol lol it just may

[@platinumpatience5307]

Falcon might not be everyone's favourite Marvel superhero, but Anthony is probably the most likeable actor of the group.

[@krtlkid]

I agree.

[@elevatormusic4000]

Didn't really care for *Falcon* but *Anthony Mackie* is awesome.

[@PlayList93033]

He mentioned he went to Juilliard School which is very hard to get into. The acceptance rate is at the single digits. Right now, it’s 7%. It’s harder to get in than some of the Ivy League schools.

[@iCat4Ever]

the 1 dislike is tom 😂 holland

[@nijithegemini]

new generations need to listen to this

[@jefflangdon3540]

This guy is switched on, smart dude.

[@Nicolas27386]

I mean, he is full of BS because he could totally be just a working actor, and not accept big blockbuster movie roles. Me? I'd prefer to be a celebrity lol, straight up. Money & fame. Not some silly theater in welkinshire, or whatever he said Must be much better than a "working actor"

[@rupertsmith5815]

Ok well A he was offered a massive opportunity and no you wouldn’t Press following you everywhere , drug addiction alcohol addiction everybody treats you like your god so you start to believe your god and then you start doing terrible things without taking consequences And by your comment it is obvious you are a narcissist with a destain for the working class

[@keny1555]

This, and the clip about why modern Hollywood movies suck made me respect him so much.

[@hardbrocklife]

This dude makes me think so much about Denzel Washington in his approach to acting and being an actor. For both of them, they view acting as a job, or skill, that they wish to master. You dont see these dudes in any drama, ideological debates, etc...

[@michaelsix9684]

he is so right, be a working actor is the way to go

[@omzdayz5302]

Watch him in ‘Half nelson’ with Ryan gosling best performance I’ve seen him in

[@Twisted86]

All of a sudden I like this guy WAAAAAY more than before I started watching these clips of him.

[@sarahtrudel8386]

And so very handsome! There is a look of intelligence in his eyes that's very very attractive. Glad to see he also has the guts to speak his mind.

[@MA-id1hr]

I'm sure he will not get more work. The Hollywood elite cannot handle criticism.

[@JohnPierre-lz6vb]

That's a fact.

[@amoonmonkey]

Damn Anthony mackie really reminds me of a young denzel Washington, just from how well spoken and knowledgeable he is

[@tal-lancer]

what an injustice that he's actually in the worst episode of black mirror..

[@CamJames]

it's not even close to the worst.

[@crazyman8472]

He went to Juilliard! That's awesome. 😎

[@strauqq1]

Good stuff.

[@DocUno1]

Being real I like it

[@lightnagami126]

celebirty guy is tom holland from anthony mackie 👍

[@AssassinKillua15]

I look at the entire cast of Breaking Bad and that's how I feel about Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Bob Odenkirk, Anna Gunn, Giancarlo, and Johnathen Banks. All of their performances were so surreal to watch and you can tell they're in it for the craft of acting rather than to be seen as a celebrity. Same with the performances in Better Call Saul. You can tell which is which by how many movies and what movies the person is taking. The Rock is a celebrity. Joaquin Pheonix is an actor.

[@crazyman8472]

But being that you want to break into acting, the most difficult profession in the world to make a decent living at, and could blow your head CLEAN off, you've got to ask yourself a question; "Do I feel lucky?" Well do ya, punk? 😜

[@abrahamfigz6585]

Great answer, I see now why the Marvel cast love this guy. True dude

[@tikacho]

Not Only U Are Amazing Actor That I Adore ♥️♥️♥️ U Are Always Right On Point!!! 💯💯💯 Your Intelligence! Your Thinking and Representing everything ….right now in this interview is Priceless 💯💯💯💯♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sisigpapi]

What a great response, I'm happy he's doing what he loves and is getting a lot of recognition for it

[@adamkennedy3060]

This guys a gangster? His real name's Clarence...

[@sergionike03]

Adam Kennedy Clarence lives with both parents

[@mikerich3378]

@@eastsidejugga948 it's from 8 Mile fam. Calm down

[@ivansimms2802]

Isn't Makie the actor who's character at the conclusion of "End Game" was the recipient of 'Captain America's famous shield? If so, then we can hardly be surprised, should 'Captain America' appear in any Future Marvel movies to see that Captain America has been franchised by movie makers making movies specifically for the "Woke". Makie is hardly saying anything that Super Hero fans don't already know. After all, Even the "Captain Marvel" character was originally a Man. And, it doesn't require Spidy-senses to see that even the Batman & Superman characters are obviously getting an inclusive pronoun makeover. Too bad the current generation of Writers & Movie Makers lack the imagination to create New superheroes instead of just reinventing the old ones. Don't hold your breath waiting for any adjustments in the Wonder Woman character. But now that they've killed off the Iron Man character, frankly I don't even wanna think about the way they probably intend to resurrect it.

[@shadow_crne1030]

You should have read between the lines Mr. Anthony Mackie!! "No privacy" is part of the deal, you know!!

[@kreliann]

This guy is an actor? His real name is Clarence! And Clarence lives at home with both parents!

[@JulioRodriguez-vm9rp]

Facts 💯💯

[@younothing236]

ok clarence

[@Mushfiqur25]

This is why you get emotional seeing them in 'ridiculous costume saying 'gibberish'. It's because they are true actors, they can pull off Sci-Fi. That's why I don't like people like The Rock, he does the same types of movies yet you don't care. So, people like Martin Scorsese can say Marvel is not real cinema but that's not. If you have good actors, they can say the most ridiculous things and you care, you feel it. He can say Superhero movies are all the same but every movie is that way. You go see a horror, you are bound to scare, you go to see a thriller, you will get what you expect. But it's the actors and the creators who make the movie great and not some cheese-fest. But what do I know?

[@craig3240]

There's this video of Sabrina Lebeauf. Sandra of The Cosby Show and she's talking to these fine arts students as a guest. Hearing her talk on how different it was to audition and staring in shows is very different from today. You auditioned, reps come to you and say why you should be represented by them. Now it's none stop content. About nothing particular, if you do it long enough, you'll get fame.

[@arturs1993]

Why people care so much about celebrities ( actors ) opinions ? There is nothing special about them ... this is overpaid group of society with drugs or sex addiction problems. That is it. I rather ask my barber for his opinion 😉

[@bluetaigax1747]

He should make a movie with A24 studio

[@nr7432]

And there's me thinking he was one of those horrible Hollywood people. So glad I came across this.

[@garybowler5946]

There are still good people in the world, thank you for affirming that fact. Respect.

[@arturs1993]

Why people care so much about celebrities ( actors ) opinions ? There is nothing special about them ... this is overpaid group of society with drugs or sex addiction problems. That is it. I rather ask my barber for his opinion

[@lpr5269]

It's Wiltshire, England by the way. It used to be called Wiltonshire though, so he is not wrong.

[@NakedAvanger]

Same here man, wanted to become a movie writer and producer but then realised you need a shitton of money to even get the cheaest equipement which will produce a mediocre product and you'll be out of funds to advertise and even if you advertise the other movie giants like hollywood ofc then theres bolylwood and the french film studios would outshadow you like nothing so i became a fucking evnironmentalist, living the dream everyone....

[@evilsteven3000]

I won't say much. I am totally agree. He is a working actor. When you love your work, you are not looking for fame and fortune.

[@haneefy8700]

Henry Cavill is the best example of a working actor right now

[@karlhungus5554]

Wonderful gentleman...thoughtful, grounded, and intelligent.

[@katsukibakugo9278]

Difference between David schimer and Jennifer Aniston. David is working actor Jennifer is celeb I mean have u seen what Jennifer acts in?

[@chwig7354]

Idk, for all the talk of acting instead of celebrity, her surely tries to put a will Smith impersonation

[@king_bang40kang72]

lets be honest..its the fans that really tells the side of the stand point of entertainment,,we know want we wana see..its up to the actors to show what thaey got..were not trying to impress u..ur trying impress us..so dont give us that bullshit about u got in it for happiness brah..the fans will make or break u...stop playing..u just lost a fan

[@vidfreak56]

Hes either telling the truth or acting like he is. But...it wouldn't surprise me if he was.

[@youarelife3437]

God mixed some 'truth powder' in his recipe when he made Anthony.

[@agungwidi799]

Gal gadot in wonderwoman, for me that is a bad casting, i mean Gal cant acting, but since shes good looking and famous, there you have it

[@R3TR0J4N]

Anthony Mackie playing any role no matter hwo small it is or how low the budget the production is a great point how his honing his craft which is acting.

[@point-bl4nk]

he took the role though.

[@filmcritic833]

People even go for acting because they wanna get rich and famous

[@domidayv]

Everyone should watch the full sit-down panel, it good. He really let's the people know just how downhill movies have gone.

[@lowershelfking]

Why are your video thumbnails stretched?

[@Lukeskywanka]

I watched this conference and Wow 👏 to sir Anthony what an absolute legend mad mad respect for him.

[@Kathy12Ray]

Is this even real? A professional. I love him.

[@ArchieThomas3seesea]

Song- To Dream the Impossible Dream.

[@marcomagana918]

This is something studio executives don’t understand that I wish they did

[@ryanreyes5440]

You went to Cranbrook, that's a private school!

[@hardfought1842]

I thought he went to Cranbrooke for high school?!?