Director Kari Skogland said it was always the show's intention to investigate "what it means for a Black man to pick up such an iconic historically white symbol."

The Marvel star talked about reinventing her character for "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and those theories that she's the mysterious Power Broker.

From battling Eminem in "8 Mile" to being handed the Captain America shield in "Avengers: Endgame," Mackie has been through a lot.