The actor on whom Anthony Mackie based his entire career

Anthony Mackie has never hidden who his biggest inspiration as an actor was: **Denzel Washington**. According to the star of "Captain America: Brave New World", his entire way of seeing the profession was built by observing the work of the winner of two Oscars. Mackie states that he carefully studied Washington's trajectory from the beginning of his career, admiring not only his acting technique, but also the way he chose his roles and led his professional life. For the actor, Denzel demonstrated that it was possible to build a long and respected career by prioritizing strong characters, relevant stories and artistic consistency, without relying exclusively on large franchises or commercial productions. Anthony explains that he has always tried to follow this example when selecting his own projects. Even after gaining enormous popularity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe playing Sam Wilson, he continued to participate in dramas, thrillers and independent productions to expand his experience as an actor. In addition to his talent on camera, Mackie highlights Washington's attitude off camera. According to him, the veteran has always served as a model of discipline, professionalism and leadership within the film industry. This influence can be seen at different moments in Anthony Mackie's career, who frequently cites Denzel as the main reference responsible for shaping his vision of cinema. Today, consolidated among the best-known protagonists in Hollywood, Mackie states that he continues to seek to evolve inspired by the path opened by Washington, an artist who he considers a true example for an entire generation of actors.