Actors Anthony Mackie, Chris Evans and Producer Kevin Feige of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR took part today in 'Worlds, Galaxies, and Universes: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios' presentation. (Photo : Getty Images/Jesse Grant)
Fans of superhero films were all wounded when Hugh Jackman and Sir Patrick Stewart announced that "Logan" was their last outing as X-Men's Wolverine and Professor Charles Xavier. It appears, however, that other stars are also planning to retire as superheroes soon.
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe enters Phase 3, Iron Man and Captain America have completed their solo trilogies, while Thor will wrap up his this year. The core Avengers team will then star in two more movies, and what happens after that remains uncertain. For Chris Evans, however, hanging up the shield seems likely.
In the cover story for Esquire, Evans revealed that his contract with Marvel is only for a six-picture deal, which means he can tap out after that. So far, he has done three "Captain America" movies and two "Avengers" movies. He is confirmed to star in the next two "Avengers" films, which means "Avengers 4" could be his last rodeo as Captain America.
This is not the first time Evans spoke about eventually leaving the franchise. In a 2014 interview, the 35-year-old star said he thinks he'll be done by 2017. The actor said he wants to pursue other things like directing and taking on acting roles other than playing a superhero in a massive movie franchise.
Naturally, Evans' statement caused panic among fans. Many could not imagine anyone else playing Captain America as flawlessly as he does. Moreover, the MCU is still quite young, compared to the "X-Men" universe that started in 2000.
However, Evans clarified that he's not completely shutting his doors after "Avengers 4" wraps. He's totally game to return as Captain America in future movies as long as Marvel wants him to.
"I love the character. The only reason it would end is 'cause my contract is up. After Avengers 4, my contract is done. Talk to Marvel. If we engage further, I'd be open to it," Evans told Collider. The odds seem good for Evans, especially since he has good rapport with Marvel and his "Captain America" movies are the most bankable for the studio.
Meanwhile, the third and fourth "Avengers" films are currently filming simultaneously.
