Anthony Mackie Opened Up About Filming Winter Soldier’s Iconic ‘On Your Left’ Scene, And His One Qualm About Chris Evans Has Fans Laughing

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is an outstanding film and among Marvel’s finest productions. Right from the start, the movie establishes its tone brilliantly with the iconic “On your left” scene. The moment when Steve Rogers meets Sam Wilson is both funny and heartwarming, as Captain Rogers outpaces his future partner Falcon during their runs on numerous occasions. However, Anthony Mackie shares some big and amusing opinions about this, including a teasing comment about Chris Evans that had fans in stitches.

Anthony Mackie Really Wants You To Know That Chris Evans ‘Wasn’t Running That Fast’ In Winter Soldier

In a recent development, Anthony Mackie is now donning the Cap shield, starring in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which recently made its debut on the 2025 movie schedule. As he looks back on his Marvel Cinematic Universe roots, Mackie recalls that his character, Sam Wilson, first crossed paths with Steve Rogers while they were both running at the National Mall in Washington D.C. The funny part was that every time Evans’ character passed them, he would say “on your left.

Currently, Mackie wants everyone to be aware that Chris Evans might not truly be able to run as quickly as he suggested in his Marvel video.

I remember running…First of all, they sped him up! He wasn’t running that fast! They sped him up!

In the video, the former Falcon was trying to talk about filming this iconic moment with Evans.

One of my most cherished Marvel Cinematic Universe instances stands out to me particularly, and it paved the way for other memorable references, such as the “On your left” scene in Endgame. Yet, the lasting impact of this line and the fact that it marked one of many interactions between a legendary duo initially didn’t grab Anthony Mackie’s attention at first. Instead, he emphasized, his focus was elsewhere at the beginning.

Chis Evans can’t run that fast! He’s not running that fast!

To put it another way, you’re correct that Chris Evans isn’t actually a super-soldier in real life, given his speed. But the way he keeps bringing it up just cracks me up.

Moving past the humor, the current character delved into the enduring impact of this humorous anecdote. To this very day, fans often repeat the joke that Steve used to reject Sam, and at times, they even quote it unexpectedly to Mackie, a situation he elaborated on.

The phrase “on your left” originally began as a jest. You know, when running or cycling, it’s customary to align and announce which side you’re passing on. So, that’s how it started. It feels odd now when walking down the street or dining in a restaurant, and someone approaches a window and says “On your left.

It seems unusual, but it doesn’t make the scene any less amazing or Mackie any less hilarious – whether in the movie or during this interview. Fans found it endearing that the actor couldn’t help but continue to poke fun at the situation.

Fans Find Anthony Mackie’s Qualm About Chris Evans Hilarious

Despite more than a decade passing since the debut of “The Winter Soldier”, and Anthony Mackie now starring in his own “Captain America” films (with mixed reviews for “Brave New World”), the character of “Winter Soldier” remains a popular topic of discussion. This became particularly evident when the actor expressed admiration for Chris Evans’ running skills.

To support my argument, let’s examine some of the reactions to the TikTok post involving Mackie. It seems fans are enjoying Mackie’s amusement at Chris Evans not being able to run like a real-life superhero in movies, and I find their comments quite humorous too.

  • “Chris Evans can’t run that fast!” 🤣 -theperksofbeingsmol
  • Bros traumatized with the “on your left” for life -DJ Dean
  • Why do I feel like Mackie says Chris can’t run that fast because he doesn’t want someone to say “oh look how slow he runs” -Adam S
  • If i have learned anything today it’s that Chris evans does not run that fast😂😂😂 -Kristy Aponte
  • “chris evans can’t run that fast!” i believe anthony mackie 😂😭 -Ionzic
  • The more he denies it the more I want to believe he can run that fast -chrxssantxago
  • Chris Evans can’t. Captain America can -dixie-normus

Similar to Mackie’s playful rivalry with Tom Holland, I find myself captivated by his disagreements with Chris Evans. It would be intriguing to witness the actor from Knives Out react to all this amusing banter.

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2025-02-20 19:07