In the wake of Avengers: Endgame, fans were left unclear about Chris Evans’ future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe… but in 2024, some big questions have been answered. First, the actor made a special appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine (albeit playing Johnny Storm a.k.a. The Human Torch from the Fantastic Four), and today there are reports that he will be a part of the cast in the upcoming Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday.
This news comes from The Wrap – though what makes the update particularly compelling is its lack of any firm details. First and foremost, it doesn’t say whether or not this means that he is going to be returning to play Steve Rogers a.k.a. Captain America, who we last saw as an old man after having time traveled to the 1940s so that he could spend his life with Peggy Carter.
At present, the only confirmed actor part of the Avengers: Doomsday cast is Robert Downey Jr., who is set to make his debut in the film as Victor Von Doom a.k.a. Doctor Doom. Joe and Anthony Russo, who made a name for themselves as blockbuster filmmakers helming Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, will be back to direct the new Avengers movie along with Avengers: Secret Wars. All of this previously known information was revealed this past summer on the stage of Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con.
It’s possible that in the same way that Robert Downey Jr. is playing a wholly new character in Avengers: Doomsday, Chris Evans will do the same… but if he is coming back as Captain America, that raises special curiosity. For one thing, one has to wonder if his return might be teased on the big screen in a few months when Captain America: Brave New World arrives in theaters. Also, it’s still very unclear what the world thinks happened to Steve Rogers following the final battle with Thanos, and this could perhaps be an opportunity to clear that up.
More to come…