CAPTAIN AMERICA Star Chris Evans Clears Up Confusion Over The Future Of His Career

CAPTAIN AMERICA Star Chris Evans Clears Up Confusion Over The Future Of His Career

Fans were disappointed to learn that Chris Evans, aka Steve Rogers/Captain America, might be retiring from acting after his contract with Marvel expires. In a new interview, he makes clear that this is NOT the case. Click on for details.

By ProfessorX - Mar 31, 2014 07:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Captain America
Skip to 2.03 in the following interview to hear what he has to say:



Interviewer: I want to address these rumors because they're out there right now, Chris, that you are quitting acting and much to the dismay of your fans. Not true?

Evans: Yeah, well you know you say one thing and, I said that I directed last year, I really responded to it. I really enjoyed it. I'd love to focus a little bit more on that...

Interviewer: Suddenly, you're not an actor anymore!

Evans: Then retiring! Hanging up the shoes I guess! By no means am I planning on retiring, it's kind of a silly statement. Um, but I certainly am going to try and focus a bit more on directing at this point.



So that clears that up. Whether Chris would be interested in extending his contract with Marvel is another matter. He has already made clear that he thinks six films is an enormous commitment in itself, so any extension to said contract would seem rather unlikely at this point.

Chris' new Marvel film, Captain America: The Winter Soldier hits US theaters on April 4, and Snowpiercer, the South Korean science fiction film in which he also has a leading role, will arrive in theaters on June 27.
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SuperCat
SuperCat - 3/31/2014, 8:04 AM
Maybe he'll direct a CBM sometime in the future.
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 3/31/2014, 8:09 AM
A lot of people think the whole retiring from acting thing (now debunked, I suppose), combined with Sebastian Stan's 9 film commitment, means it's a given that Bucky is going to take over as Captain America soon...but I seriously doubt that's going to happen. At least, not anytime soon.

First, the reason Stan has 9 films compared to Evans' 6 is simply because Evans is a more established, A-list actor with much more negotiation power. Marvel and his agent had to strike a deal that was more fair to both sides. Stan, on the other hand, pretty much had to accept whatever deal Marvel threw his way. It was a business decision, plain and simple. He'll be in those 9 films IF and only if Marvel wants him to. Nothing is a given at this point.

And second, I just don't see the logic in it. Replace perhaps one of the most recognizable Avengers with a 2nd tier actor and expect him to lead potentially his own trilogy of movies? Really? I just don't see that happening, mostly because most audiences wouldn't exactly respond well to that. What works in the comics doesn't necessarily work in the films. But if I'm wrong, I'll happily eat these words.
Bekss
Bekss - 3/31/2014, 8:17 AM
I heard he almost hate working out so much so I hope he ends up being just a Nick Fury type of character and Stan takes his place as Cap. Same with RDJ if he doesn't want to continue. Hemsworth is the only one saying he will be Thor forever.
Bekss
Bekss - 3/31/2014, 8:18 AM
But he has to be Cap at least till Avengers 3
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 3/31/2014, 8:19 AM
Shocker.

DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 3/31/2014, 8:20 AM
@Omarvls

Those are some big words there.
MsDarkPhoenix
MsDarkPhoenix - 3/31/2014, 8:22 AM
All these people saying that TWS is better than TDK and the Avengers... I'll have to see it to believe it, these are pretty big words!!
ruadh
ruadh - 3/31/2014, 8:28 AM
@SauronsBANE1

Exactly. They originally wanted to get 9 films out of him, but he couldn't commit to that many.

As I keep pointing out, there's several actors who have multi-picture contracts. It doesn't mean Tim Roth will ever come back, or that Marvel has a plan for him to return. It just means they CAN bring him back if they find a future use for his character.

I always point out, Ed Norton and Terence Howard STILL have contracts with Marvel. Doesn't mean anything beyond the option possibility.

Also, like you, I keep pointing out how I don't expect the Captain death/Bucky fill in story either. I really don't expect general audiences to turn up for a Bucky Cap movie, and I'd be shocked if Marvel did either. Yes, they'll have to replace Evans eventually, but probably with someone who kinda looks the part and is more recognizable.
ProfessorX
ProfessorX - 3/31/2014, 8:30 AM
I think it depends what you're looking for in a CBM as to whether it's "better" than TDK. As a film, I would probably rate TDK higher, but as a CBM, I think TWS surpasses it. The characters in TWS are perfectly translated from the comic books, and the action (fight choreography in particular) is far superior to that in TDK.
SageMode
SageMode - 3/31/2014, 8:31 AM
That host is sexy as hell. Yummy
TopCat89
TopCat89 - 3/31/2014, 8:41 AM
@soto

Are you speaking from experience? I always imagined an actor's life, as ridicously tough as it is, to be less stressful than a director's...


As for Evans taking a break from acting for the director's chair...I'm interested to see how that turns out...though it's a shame won't see him on screen for a while...thought he was great in Cap2, The Iceman and Snowpiercer....
MrReese
MrReese - 3/31/2014, 8:43 AM
Lol he reminds me off me when I open a pizza box all drunk. XD
batz11
batz11 - 3/31/2014, 8:52 AM
Thorsday baby! Can't wait...cool Fan-manip of the Avengers 2 suit...

FirstAvenger
FirstAvenger - 3/31/2014, 9:04 AM
The way he freaked over the pizza... Lol
cipher
cipher - 3/31/2014, 9:11 AM
They're not going to do the "Death Of" storyline. I just don't see it happening.

Whatever, feel free to screencap this shit in case I'm wrong.
cipher
cipher - 3/31/2014, 9:18 AM
My girlfriend made me sniff some new detergent she's trying out, and asked me what I thought. I said "babe, the day I believe my opinion actually matters in these things is the day I willingly spend more than five minutes with your mother without the aid of alcohol".

Screencap that too.
batz11
batz11 - 3/31/2014, 9:20 AM
Ciph, post a naked pic of yourself, then I'll do the screen-cap...
cipher
cipher - 3/31/2014, 9:31 AM
Sure thing, batz!! I manscaped just for you.
TopCat89
TopCat89 - 3/31/2014, 9:33 AM
@soto

Yeah I can imagine witnessing your own story or adaptation coming together on screen/stage would be an awesome feeling...then audience members saying they liked it, being the cherry on the cake. I myself atm am trying to train as an actor, though I've always had a love for storytelling and camerawork...a hobby of mine...I chose the actor's path as tough as it is, because I love how it frees me up, for me the feeling during/afterwards can't be beaten. That being said I always have had it in mind to try directing or writing at some point in the future if the opportunity presents itself...atm I wouldn't know where to begin or find the time...focusing on acting for now! Interesting to hear your own experience of acting in plays....are you still working as an actor or focusing on directing/screenwriting now?
batz11
batz11 - 3/31/2014, 9:52 AM
Yeah, I've seen your manscapin' before @Ciph haha



Destined
Destined - 3/31/2014, 10:03 AM
Thanks for clearing that up Chris.
TopCat89
TopCat89 - 3/31/2014, 10:47 AM
@soto

Congrats on 'Vigilante'. Must be satisfying, after a stressful process, for the finished product having a positive reaction. Be interesting to see what you achieve with a bigger budget on your next project. When completed, If CBM related, you should post a trailer in Fanfic or something. Be interesting to have a look!

Oh and yeah I know what it's like to have a brother...have an older one myself....the "successful businessman" of the family. Though he is supportive of my decision to be an actor, rather than work behind a desk, he told me "if all else fails with the acting, you can always be my pool cleaner" hahaha brotherly love
Gary8264
Gary8264 - 4/1/2014, 5:10 AM
I like Evans as cap, and thin' he's a good actor. As a matter of fact, if any of you haven' seen "Cellular", it's actually pretty good also.
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