Chris Evans On The Set Of The Losers

Chris Evans On The Set Of The Losers

Before Captain America Chris Evans talks about acting, contracts and movies from the set of The Losers

By Hawksblueyes - Mar 25, 2010 12:03 PM EST
Filed Under: The Losers
Source: SHH



Chris Evans recently talked to SHH on the set of The Losers. He talked about his current films The Losers and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, but what I found interesting was when the topic turned to sequels and multi picture deals.

Once he began discussing this, he seemed to answer all of the questions we as fans, have been asking over the last two weeks. Why is he taking so long to accept a role like Captain America? What could be the problem? Well, he seems to answer these questions even though at the time of this interview, they all remained unasked.

This from SHH...

Q: Is it in your contract that you'll only do comic book movies right now?

Evans:
(Laughs) I know, right? Isn't it ridiculous? It really is ridiculous. I know. There's been a string of them. It seems like that's what everyone's making, you know? There's a surplus of them around Hollywood. They make great movies,

Q: With a film like this which could lead to other sequels, is it for you as an actor are you a little nervous when you sign onto something that might be a multi-picture kind of thing?

Evans:
Well, that's the problem. You think they'd only make it if it's good. The problem is they only make it if it makes money and that's good and making money are not synonymous. That's why you avoid those multi-picture contracts. Sometimes you have to do it, you known, movies like "Fantastic Four," those massive movies. They say, look if you don't want to sign a multi-picture contract we'll find somebody else. Movies like this you can negotiate. I think most actors would avoid trying to do multi-picture contracts just because you never want to have your arm twisted in any way. Even if it's a fantastic movie, even if you can't wait to make the sequel it's just always better in any respect, in any aspect of life to not be forced to have to do something.



Q: How does it work, exactly, when you sign on for a multi-picture deal?

Evans:
Yeah, like it'll be a studio deal so, you know if you had a 3-picture deal for "Fantastic Four" for example, let's say they didn't want to make another "Fantastic Four," Fox could say well, we got you for another movie. We can put you in any movie we want to put you in. And it's more about locking you in at a price for each picture they say we'll pay you this for number 1, this for number 2, this for number 3. So "Fantastic Four," let's say they didn't want to make a sequel, but for some reason one of the actors became quite famous off of it, Fox now has the advantage to take that actor and put them in another movie at a set price. That actor can't say well now that I'm enormously famous I want $10 million. You could say well, we got you in a 3-picture deal and we got you locked in at this much cheaper price and you've got to do it. So it doesn't always have to be. But I don't have a 3-picture deal so it doesn't even matter. If I did, though and "Losers" went away, they could put me in another movie at a set price.

Q: Is that risky for you as an actor?

Evans:
To get locked into a 3-picture deal? Well, you know like I said you lose control and the problem is let's say you have a terrible experience on a film. Let's say you don't want to revisit the character. Let's say you don't like the new director they hired. Let's say - there's a million elements that could come into play where you're just out of the driver's seat. It's not a bad thing. You're working. The fact is, especially nowadays as an actor, you're lucky to even be working. I know so many amazing actors who aren't working because there's not a lot of work. So, I guess it's not the worst problem to have to be forced to go to work, but if you want to try and maintain creative integrity it's just you lose that control.



Q: It might be a little early, but are you already thinking about a next project? Is it affecting you at all because Hollywood has slowed down? There's a lot fewer movies being made.

Evans:
Yeah, there are. You know, you never want to - I think you're only allowed so many mistakes and perception goes a long way in this town. It funny, you could - I don't know if Hollywood always does their homework. I think the public does their homework and I think within Hollywood, if you've booked a classy role, I think it's rare that people actually go out and see those movies. They just hear the name. They hear the director and they've got to get that guy. You could be brilliant in "Final Destination 7" but you're in "Final Destination 7." No thank you. You could be f*cking amazing, but it doesn't matter. Or you could stink up the joint in a Woody Allen film and you're going to have work. So, unfortunately, I've had a few movies that have just not been successful and perception, like I said, is a current seed that you need, so I'm just watching my step right now. I'm in no hurry. I think when I first started making - when the ball started rolling and I actually was in a world where I could make movies continuously, I think you're just in a hurry to make movies. You're just excited that it's even happening. You just want to make movies, but then you make a few bad ones and you see how they can go awry and how man, this is just a giant collaboration and it's not easy to make a good movie. There's a lot of creative people coming together dealing in a world of intangibles and semantics and it's not easy. So now I just want to make good movies and there's a lot of pieces of the puzzle that have to fit together in order for that to happen. So I'm in no rush and I'm just trying to find the next right one.

Q: To follow up on what you were saying, are there choices that you've made that you maybe in hindsight wish you hadn't?

Evans:
I'm not going to - I've probably already said too much. I would never want to bash any specific movie that I've done. Yeah, of course. It's always a learning process. Every movie you make you learn a little bit more about how you need to approach each set. How you need to approach your meetings, you know, when you sit down with someone to talk about a project, what questions need to be asked? And, you know, the importance of the different people on-set. For example, I used to think what does a producer really do? But now you realize that, well, the producer does a f*ckload. So, you know, it's all a learning process and I'm still learning. By no means am I some salty vet. I'm still figuring this sh*t out as I go.


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Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 3/25/2010, 12:42 PM
:)
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 3/25/2010, 1:03 PM
:( You can't post first on your own article. Chris Evans is going to be interesting. I'll give you that.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 3/25/2010, 1:07 PM
Evans shall be good.

Seems like a cool guy too. Bring on Cap!
P862010
P862010 - 3/25/2010, 1:11 PM
teabag probably because this interview is not recent they did these interviews while Losers was filming.

So they interviewed him on set
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 3/25/2010, 1:11 PM
I think the interview takes place before he accepted the role for the Star Spangled Avenger. I do think we are all awaiting his personal thoughts on him being Steve Rogers, so when he is interviewed about the Cap movie, I'll be excited to see him talk about it and what he has to say.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 3/25/2010, 1:14 PM
tea: What P86 said. This was before the Cap casting. He sure does seem to be talking directly about the issue though.
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/25/2010, 1:19 PM
i like this guy. Having seen him in some other roles, i think he is a great, maybe even perfect choice for Cap!
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 3/25/2010, 1:19 PM
WHOA! When did I turn into Navi?
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 3/25/2010, 1:24 PM
Scorpioxfactor @ Many of the writers post first on their articles, because it keeps the immature "fisters" in check, as they should. ;-)

The previous comments are the sole opinion of this poster, it should not in any way reflect the feelings of writers, editors and anyone else remotely attached to CBM.com
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 3/25/2010, 1:34 PM
Ranger the new first will now be second. Wait, err. yeah. lol
jusme6
jusme6 - 3/25/2010, 1:39 PM
I hope this works out. America is the land of second chances (at least it's supposed to be). Maybe this (Cap) will be Evan's second chance to prove he's not just a pretty frat boy.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 3/25/2010, 1:41 PM
Good interview, he's not affraid to express his views. He'll be great as Capt'n A. I think that The First Avenger is now offially my most anticipated movie... well next to Twilight: Eclipse of course, duh.
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 3/25/2010, 2:11 PM
seems like a cool guy, very insightful comments
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 3/25/2010, 2:23 PM
Well, if he doesn't do a good job....





lol
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/25/2010, 2:25 PM
Excellent find HAWKS!

Chris Evans for IS Captain America! ;)

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He seems like a cool guy though - Marvel couldnt have found a better actor to play Cap! It's interesting to hear his thoughts on multi-picture deals...wonder what he'll be arranging with Marvel when it comes to signing up for more than one Cap film!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/25/2010, 2:26 PM
Guys, check out my SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Fan Cast!!! Just click the link!!!
Superman4
Superman4 - 3/25/2010, 2:28 PM
I trust Marvel and even though I'm on the Jensen Ackles caravan, this choice is ok with me.
biggcess
biggcess - 3/25/2010, 2:51 PM
I get the feeling this is far from over.

No word from Marvel or Chris about the casting. Just doesn't sit right with me.

I, in no way, have a favourite like most of you in here but I do think there is more to the story than what we are seeing.

Some of you are automatically thinking that none of these guys that have talked about him being casted have no sense of humour. They could be setting up everyone for the BIGGEST April Fools joke ever.

Chris strikes me as a fun/funny guy and these movie makers are notorious for throwing false leads and fake names out there to either bring hype to the movie or to throw people off from what is actually happening to be able to surprise us all.

Either way, I'm REALLY loking forward to this movie !!!

Shit, they could've casted Carl Lumbly for Cap, who cares we're finally in the midst of a Cap LIVE ACTION movie.
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 3/25/2010, 2:53 PM
Do you really believe that biggcess? It could be true. You could be right. That would be awesome. Marvel wants to keep a lid on Thor. So they are keeping a lid on Cap too.
Minotauro
Minotauro - 3/25/2010, 3:01 PM
I hope everyone doesn't start referring him as "Captain America" followed by his name in every damn way possible.
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 3/25/2010, 3:07 PM
Cool find Hawks!

Very telling interview of things to come.

"By no means am I some salty vet. I'm still figuring this sh*t out as I go."

We are all trying to figure that out as well.
whytry2hard
whytry2hard - 3/25/2010, 3:22 PM
Quagmire@ ...I don't think you're using that word right.
WingPow
WingPow - 3/25/2010, 3:34 PM
I like how he thinks. Shows class and intelligence.

Good for him.
Miltoc
Miltoc - 3/25/2010, 3:52 PM
So it's official, this is the Chris Evans week!!
Spock
Spock - 3/25/2010, 3:52 PM
LIke I said before, I will sit & wait. But Chris isn't a bad choice for Cap.
ATOMbomb
ATOMbomb - 3/25/2010, 5:03 PM
I used to say shitload, I think I will try [frick]load for awhile. Jensen for CAP!!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/25/2010, 5:34 PM
Chris Evans is playing Captain America y'know?



InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 3/25/2010, 5:45 PM
Evans is Cap. STAN LEE CONFIRMED IT. No ifs, ands, or buts. He confirmed it.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 3/25/2010, 5:59 PM
I have never seen people more intent on butting a stump than I have over this damned confirmation or lack thereof. Evans has the part, they are working on particulars.
jusme6
jusme6 - 3/25/2010, 7:07 PM
BlueEyes: You can't blame em for being in denial though. It's just such a shocker to most of us. Everyone had a REALLY strong opinion on who should be cast as Cap and maybe 1/4-1/3rd wanted Evans. That means 2/3-3/4ths of the fans are ANGRY! I was very dissapointed at first, but Marven's been on a roll up to this point so we'll see what happens.
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 3/25/2010, 8:36 PM
i hope he doesn't regret making not another teen movie

that shit was [frick]ing HILARIOUS!
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 3/26/2010, 9:08 AM
Well at least we know what Cap did during his high school years (watch Not another teen movie). Lol
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