Julius Onah explains why Brave New World features a special thanks to an acclaimed actor who does not appear in the film.

Brave New World' director Julius Onah tells PEOPLE that he gave Octavia Spencer — whom he worked with on 2019's 'Luce' — a special thanks in the new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie's end credits. "Octavia's the greatest,

Brave New World, and in the “Special Thanks” credits, there was a shoutout to Octavia Spencer. Moviegoers had to watch all the credits to see the end-credit scene of the Anthony Mackie-starring film.

Octavia Spencer received a special thanks for her unseen behind-the-scenes contributions to Captain America 4. The film explores themes of legacy and identity as Sam Wilson takes on the role of Captain America.