Chris Evans Denies Return to Marvel Cinematic Universe Despite Reports
Despite recent reports, Chris Evans has definitively stated he will not be reprising his role as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday or any other Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film. Evans directly refuted a Deadline report claiming his return alongside Robert Downey Jr., calling it "not true" in an interview with Esquire.
This contradicts information shared by Anthony Mackie, the current Captain America, who previously stated his manager informed him of Evans' return. However, Mackie later clarified that Evans himself denied this, stating he's "happily retired" from the MCU. Evans reiterated this sentiment to Esquire, emphasizing that such rumors resurface periodically since Avengers: Endgame.
While Evans has returned to the Marvel universe in a smaller, comedic role as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine, his return as Captain America is firmly off the table, according to him.
The MCU's future remains somewhat uncertain following the removal of Jonathan Majors as Kang, the planned successor to Thanos, after his conviction on assault and harassment charges. This has led to speculation about the return of original Avengers, fueled by the announcement of Robert Downey Jr.'s casting as Doctor Doom as the new primary antagonist.
While Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed Doctor Strange's absence from Avengers: Doomsday, he will feature centrally in the sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars. The Russo Brothers are directing Avengers: Doomsday, which is expected to continue the multiverse storyline, potentially including Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter.
