[This story contained spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine.]
When Ryan Reynolds offered Chris Evans a surprise cameo Deadpool and Wolverinehe seized the opportunity.
The actor recently revealed people magazine about reenacting his Fantastic Four Johnny Storm/Human Torch character in the record-setting Marvel movie, currently playing in theaters.
“It was a few years ago and I got a text from Ryan and we were good friends,” Evans recalled. “He just said, ‘Look, if you don’t like this idea, don’t worry. But I have something that will really rock the house and let you play a character from your past.
this spooky The star continued: “I mean, honestly, I’ll do anything Ryan asks. He gave me a great cameo Free man Already, I trust him completely. So the chance to be Johnny again was something I couldn’t pass up. I love it. It was fun to shoot, fun to watch, it was all fun.
Although Evans is more recognized for his role as Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his most recent appearance as Johnny Storm came in 2005 when he made his superhero debut in Nearly Twenty years later. Fantastic Four. He also starred in the 2007 film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Glider.
the Avengers The actor also made his second appearance in the Sean Levy-directed film after the credits rolled, in which Evans delivered an expletive-filled monologue. before shooting Deadpool and Wolverine At the scene, he said Reynolds actually offered him some extra help, but he declined.
“Ryan said, ‘Listen, if we need cue cards…’ I said, ‘Cue cards? My performance wasn’t within range,'” Evans recalled. “I can’t have this conversation. Trust me. I’m going to enjoy every second of it. Remember that.
Earlier this week, Evans took to his Instagram Story to express his appreciation for Levy, Reynolds and Hugh Jackman for “allowing me to be a part of such an amazing movie.” He added in the post, “Playing Johnny again is a dream come true and he will always hold a special place in my heart.”
