Chris Evans has returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Avengers: Doomsday. Evans is one of the MCU’s biggest names, having played Captain America in at least one movie every year from 2011 to 2019. Steve Rogers retired from his superhero role in Avengers: Endgame, but after leading some of the MCU’s best movies, Evans recently returned to the franchise as another character. Evans played Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine, reprising his role from the 2000s Fantastic Four movies. Now, the star returns to the MCU for a second time, rejoining Marvel Studios’ Avengers franchise.
According to The Wrap, Chris Evans has joined the cast of Avengers: Doomsday in an undisclosed role. The report states that what character the actor will play and how much of a role he will have in Avengers: Doomsday’s story is yet to be revealed. Evans’ team did not respond when asked about the news. Avengers: Doomsday will reunite Evans with Robert Downey Jr., who plays Doctor Doom in the upcoming movie. The Wrap mentions that “Downey Jr. is returning to Marvel as a Tony Stark variant,” so it remains to be seen if Doctor Doom will go that route.
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It is no secret that Marvel Studios has faced issues during the Multiverse Saga. A major part of the problem was that the MCU lost its two biggest characters, Captain America and Iron Man, in Avengers: Endgame. However, with Marvel now having overhauled its TV division and turned its movies toward major franchises and characters, the studio is on a better path. Adding to that, Evans returned for a scene-stealing role in Deadpool & Wolverine, with Downey becoming the new main villain of the Multiverse Saga as Doctor Doom. Things fell back into place for Marvel.
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With Chris Evans joining Avengers: Doomsday, the studio continues its 2024 comeback. Evans’ star power will surely help raise excitement for the next Avengers movie, and the actor could play a few different roles. The easy choice would be Captain America, which could be a multiverse variant or the MCU’s original Steve Rogers, as Marvel Comics set a precedent for making an older Steve young again. Evans could also return as another version of the Human Torch. However, his most interesting role would be as a villain, perhaps Hydra’s Steve Rogers, fitting the pattern of Downey’s Doctor Doom casting.
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While we still don’t know who Evans will play in Avengers: Doomsday, the mere fact that he is back in the franchise is a reason to celebrate. Evans was a huge part of the Avengers’ success, and in Deadpool & Wolverine, the actor cemented that he can deliver fan-favorite performances as other characters that are not Captain America. I’m excited to see him opposite Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU again, with Avengers: Doomsday also reuniting Evans with Captain America franchise directors the Russo Brothers and scribe Stephen McFeely. Everything is set for Avengers: Doomsday to succeed with Chris Evans.
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Source: The Wrap