Marvel boss Kevin Feige dismisses rumor that Chris Evans returns as Captain America: ‘It was driven by the man himself’
Chris Evans is unlikely to repeat his role as Captain America, despite feverish speculation.
Reports circulated in January that Chris Evens might return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Steve Rogers after apparently retiring the character in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
“News for me,” the 39-year-old actor tweeted at the time in response to the rumors.
Big screen back? Reports circulated in January that Chris Evens might return as Steve Rogers after apparently retiring the character in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
Now, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has closed the reports during an interview with EW released on Wednesday.
“I rarely say no to anything anymore, because things always surprise me with what happens, but the rumor, I think, was dispelled fairly quickly by the man himself,” he told the publication.
It seems clear that fans should not expect to see Evans when the spin-off series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier appears on Disney + on Friday.
The news comes on the same day that the Marvel Comics company announced the first gay Captain America on Tuesday. He debuted in The United States of Captain America # 1 during Pride Month in June.
The new character is named Aaron Fischer and represents the first LGBTQ person to pick up the hero’s shield in the 80’s history of the comic.
LGBTQ Hero: Marvel Comics on Tuesday announced the first gay teenager Captain America to debut in The United States of Captain America # 1 during Pride Month in June
The historic step comes when the comic book giant expands its increasingly diverse characters.
The limited series follows the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, as he searches for his missing shield. Along the way, he meets those inspired by the Captain America symbol to help their own communities.
Author Joshya Trujillo, known as’ Captain America of the Railways’, described the character in a statement: ‘Aaron was inspired by heroes of the alien community: activists, leaders and everyday people who strive for a better life.
“He stands for the oppressed and the forgotten. I hope his debut story resonates with readers and can inspire the next generation of heroes, ‘he added.
New look: Marvel has given a first look at the hero, who will be dressed in a blue overall with red stripes and the distinctive white star, as well as a white tank top and black high-top sneakers.
Although the LGBTQ character does not have superpowers, he does his best to protect runaways and unheard of teens in the strip.
Marvel gave a first look at the hero, who will be dressed in blue overalls with red stripes and the distinctive white star, as well as a white tank and black high-top sneakers.
Aaron will wear the Cap’s blue face mask, as well as a red neckerchief and matching gloves. He also has a variety of tattoos and piercings.
His edition of The United States of Captain America appears on June 2, followed by other stories focusing on different types of Captain America.
The Original: The limited series follows the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, searching for his missing shield and meeting those inspired by the hero to help their own communities.
Chris’ response: ‘News for me’, the 39-year-old actor tweeted at the time in response to the rumors; seen here with Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr in a promotion for Avengers: Age of Ultron
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige closed reports on Evans’ return to Marvel during an interview with EW released Wednesday; Chris is seen in action in a still image of Captain America: The Winter Soldier