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,

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.

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.

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