While he was only referred by his first name, EW confirms today what many have long suspected: O’Mara is playing Marvel Comics’ Jeffrey Mace.
Although the comic book version of Jeffrey Mace had no superhuman abilities, he nevertheless took on the costumed identity Patriot, inspired by the bravery of his own personal hero, Captain America.
The most intriguing detail of Jeffrey Mace’s comic history is that he served, for a time, as Captain America.
In the fallout of Civil War, Rogers has given up his Captain America identity and Jeffrey Mace is prepped to become the new face of national security.