Anthony Mackie's MCU career began in 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. 1 / 8
However, it could have started one year sooner. 2 / 8
He originally auditioned to play The Mandarin in Iron Man 3 -- a role that went to Ben Kingsley. 3 / 8
Still, his screen test led to a meeting with Joe Russo and producer Nate Moore. 4 / 8
This, in turn, resulted in him being cast as Sam Wilson. 5 / 8
It's a good thing, too... 6 / 8
The Mandarin is one of fans' biggest gripes with Iron Man 3. 7 / 8
Anthony Mackie's Falcon is in Avengers: Endgame, which is now in theaters. 8 / 8