Once his Marvel contract is fulfilled, Chris Evans may walk away from being Captain America.
In a profile piece in Esquire Magazine, the Marvel superstar admitted the tough training and promotion schedule may lead to parting ways with the role. After the next two Avengers movies, Evans contract will be up.
“Settling in on the couch, he groans. Evans explains that he’s hurting all over because he just started his workout routine the day before to get in shape for the next two Captain America films. The movies will be shot back to back beginning in April. After that, no more red– white-and-blue costume for the thirty-five-year-old. He will have fulfilled his contract.”
Walking away would make sense.
Evans has dabbled behind the scenes, directing 2014’s Before We Go. With his Marvel-minted high profile, Evans could probably pursue another directorial project, if he wanted to. He’s earned that right. The opportunity to play Captain America afforded him other opportunities he might not have received before the role.
Plus, as shitty as losing Captain America might be, it would naturally fit in with Marvel’s plans.
Realistically, Avengers: Infinity Wars should result in some casualties among the Avengers team. Thanos is one tough dude. Marvel could easily kill Steve Rogers and hand the mantle of Captain America over to two other actors: Anthony Mackie (Falcon) or Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes). Both characters have assumed the mantle of Captain America in the comics before. That way, the character would continue on, but in a new, fresh form.
With all that said, Evans comments could be a negotiating tactic to land a bigger contract for Marvel’s next slate of films. He’s changed his mind on the subject multiple times in the past. As recently as last year, he said he’d consider coming back to the role when his deal expires.
So, we’ll see. After the next two Avengers, it would be appropriate as ever for Evans to walk away. He’s captured the essence of Captain America on the big screen in ways not thought possible, but in doing so, he’s earned the right to exit when and how he wants.
[Esquire]
