It looks like Chris Evans, the man who brought to life Steve Rogers/Captain America on the big screen, might be quitting the role within the next couple of years.
Chris Evans as Captain America in The Winter Soldier
It was revealed in a story with Esquire that Evans only had a six-film contract with Marvel for his role as Captain America. The next two Avengers films will be the last for his contract.
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Reportedly, Evans sees that the Marvel films take too much of his time to explore other creative outlets. So it looks like Evans won’t be back as Captain America after the Infinity War films.
With this, we’re not sure how to feel.
Chris Evans won't be Captain America anymore. He's going to leave just like Hugh Jackman. No one is ready.
— celebsconfess (@celebsconfesss) March 17, 2017
First, it was Hugh Jackman with his last film as Wolverine. And now it’s Captain America. Basically, this is the end of an era.
https://twitter.com/bvckybrnes/status/842096543985475584
"Infinity War will be Chris Evans' last movie as Captain America" pic.twitter.com/kSkv1BZEd1
— zaheem (@mileystom) March 15, 2017
"Chris Evans will no longer play Captain America after the two upcoming Avengers films" pic.twitter.com/JM1pbwkpqj
— el misses yoongi 💜 (@soobitunes) March 18, 2017
It’s really just sad news.
CHRIS EVANS WILL BE DONE PLAYING CAPTAIN AMERICA WHEN IM DONE WATCHING HIM PLAY CAPTAIN AMERICA pic.twitter.com/NdIziAANs0
— bts misser 5000 (@jhopesjoy) March 15, 2017
Some of us just won’t be having any of it.
when infinity war is chris evans' last marvel movie but then you realise that sam might be the new captain america pic.twitter.com/6bRINnmdGu
— 🎮 (@w9nderwoman) March 16, 2017
But some of us see the good in everything. Maybe Bucky or Falcon will inherit the Captain’s Shield.
Chris Evans first signed on to be Captain America in 2011 for Captain America: The First Avenger.
If he does quit being Captain America in the next few years, we’ll be looking out for the lucky man who’ll get his Shield next. At least for now, there’s two more films with Chris Evans, and we’ll enjoy every minute of it.
What do you think of Chris Evans’ legacy as Captain America? Let us know in the comments below!