Evans may retire as Captain America
Cap might be hanging his shield up for good, Marvel fans. According to a profile in The New York Times, Chris Evans, above, might be retiring from his role as the “first Avenger” after “Avengers 4.”
He reportedly has no plans to return to the franchise once “Avengers 4” hits theaters in May 2019. “You want to get off the train before they push you off,” Evans said. He will be returning for re-shoots in the fall, but it is expected that they will mark the end the road for Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Evans has played Captain America since 2011, when “Captain America: The First Avenger” was released, and has become one of the franchise’s most revered heroes despite a “civil war” with fellow fan favorite Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr.
In 2017, Downey also hinted at the possibility of retiring his superhero suit. In an interview with Australia’s News.com, he said: “It’s this cyclical thing. I could have said when the first ‘Avengers’ came out: ‘It’s never going to get any better than that. Everybody stop.’ But to me it’s always about people and opportunities, like the Russos (‘Avengers’ directors Anthony and Joe), who I adore.”
Fans have speculated Cap might die in “Infinity War” or the as-yet-untitled “Avengers 4,” but viewers will just have to wait and see whether or not Evans really does retire for good.
“Avengers: Infinity War” hits theaters April 27.