Chris Evans has reflected on leaving behind the MCU and his role as Captain America.
In a new interview with yahoo (opens in a new tab)Evans joked it was “a literal weight” – having lost muscle for his physical take on Cap.
“It’s different. For 10 years you always have a movie around the corner. For 10 years you finish one – your life is programmed by it.” said Evans. “Six months we’ve got the press, six more months we’re starting the next movie. To kind of have some open waters, there are parts that are enjoyable and parts that I really, really miss.”
Expanding on what he misses playing Captain America – a role he played until 2019’s Avengers: Endgame – Evans added: “It was a role that meant a lot to me. And I love these people and this will be the best ten years of my professional life without a doubt forever.”
There had previously been industry reports that Chris Evans was returning to play Steve Rogers – but they were quickly put down by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. He told EW (opens in a new tab)“I rarely say no to anything because things always surprise me with what’s going on, but that rumor I think was dispelled pretty quickly by the man himself.”
Now, of course, there’s a new Captain America in town. Anthony Mackie picked up the mantle after the events of Falcon and The Winter Soldier – and has his own Captain America solo movie in the works. Evans’ response to the news? “Nobody better to do it.”
Chris Evans should then appear as a more intergalactic type of hero: Buzz Lightyear in Lightyear. For more on Pixar’s release, we spoke to the cast and filmmakers behind Buzz’s big mission to infinity and beyond.
