Chris Evans rejects rumors of returning to MCU and supports Anthony Mackie
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Chris Evans has confirmed that he will not return as Captain America in the upcoming marvel installment. He further admitted of Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson from now on will be the titular character.
Here is everything you need to know.
Chris Evans speaks up in defense of Anthony Mackie
Chris Evans has shut down the rumors that he will reprise the iconic role of Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming project.
This comes after Hollywood Reporter announced that Julius Onah has been roped in to serve as the director for the fourth Captain America film.
The media outlet wrote, ‘It is unclear whether Chris Evans would reprise his role of Steve Rogers, AKA the first Captain America.’
Regardless, the news forced Marvel maniacs to keep their fingers crossed in the hopes that Evans will return as Steve Rogers.
Sam Wilson is Captain America
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) July 9, 2022
However, the 41-year-old has cleared the ongoing speculations in a recent tweet.
He wrote, ‘Sam Wilson is Captain America.’
The message further confirmed that the Lightyear actor has officially retired from his duties as Captain America.
Evans first picked the red, white, and blue shield in 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger. He continued to play the part in 10 Marvel films but passed the shield to his MCU friend Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
Moreover, Mackie and Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier) returned as their respective characters in Disney plus miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The series ends up with Sam finally embracing the responsibilities of Captain America.
I'm a @ChrisEvans fan and I love him as Captain America, he is one of my favorite characters in the MCU but Sam Wilson/ Anthony Mackie is my Captain America now. I'm excited to see how amazing he is going to be in that role. pic.twitter.com/kPmg0xlMDa
— Nerdy Shinobi (@NerdyShinobi) July 9, 2022
Internet users react to Chris Evans’ recent tweet
After Chris Evans’s revelation, several fans took to Twitter to praise the actor.
Some fans were quick to emphasize that no one could replace either Steve Rogers or Evans as the superhero character.
He certainly is.
— Cops'R'Useless – DEFUND (@JDincauze) July 9, 2022
As I think about it, though: I would not mind getting some flashbacks of Chris Evans as Cap with Anthony Mackie's Falcon in Captain America 4. https://t.co/Y57HVzyK6X
A fan wrote, ‘I see what you’re saying, Chris; but Sam Wilson, as awesome as he is, cannot replace Steve Rogers. He can only succeed him. No one can fill Steve’s shoes. And no one can replace YOU as Steve Rogers.’
Another tweeted, ‘Well by title, but even if it is Sam or even Bucky it doesn’t matter because Cap is Steve Rogers.’
I see what you’re saying, Chris; but Sam Wilson, as awesome as he is, cannot replace Steve Rogers. He can only succeed him.
No one can fill Steve’s shoes. And no one can replace YOU as Steve Rogers.— Hengequeen Wonder Wench 🇺🇦 🌻 (@CandiBea_1966) July 9, 2022Advertisement
A different user-added, ‘I’m a Steve Rogers fan till the end.. but Steve has passed the shield to Sam.’
Meanwhile, according to recent reports, the upcoming project might be moving to the pre-production phase. Furthermore, it is expected that the installment will possibly release during Marvel’s Phase 5.
Well by title, but even if it is Sam or even Bucky it doesn't matter, because Cap is Steve Rogers.
— ☮ Boris 2️⃣8️⃣ 🛑 (@BorisY28) July 9, 2022
I like Sam and he deserves to hold the title, but Cap is Steve.
Just like Robin could never truly be Batman, Because Batman is Bruce Wayne. Bruce and Steve are really the persona.
More details about the project will likely be revealed at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con.
