A New Vision for Chris Evans’ Return as Captain America
Chris Evans, widely recognized for his portrayal of Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), concluded his run as Captain America in 2019 with “Avengers: Endgame.” Evans, who appeared in the role yearly from 2011 to 2019, has since passed the torch to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, who will lead the upcoming “Captain America: Brave New World.” However, Evans made a surprising comeback as Johnny Storm in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
The Pitch for a New Captain America Series
During the Edmonton Expo (via @HollywoodHandle/Twitter), Ross Marquand, known for his role as Red Skull, disclosed his ongoing proposal to Marvel for a Disney+ series featuring Captain America returning the Infinity Stones. This concept has garnered significant fan interest since the release of “Avengers: Endgame,” with many eager to see Evans reprise his iconic role.
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Ross Marquand has not been silent about his enthusiasm for a project centered around Captain America’s mission to return the Infinity Stones. In 2020, during Awesome-Con Online, Marquand expressed that such a storyline could be intriguing, initially suggesting it as a standalone film. He remarked, “I also thought it would be really interesting to make a standalone movie with Cap returning all the stones.”
While at first, Marquand only floated the idea as a potential movie, he has since transitioned to pitching it as a Disney+ series. With “Captain America: Brave New World” on the horizon, focusing on Mackie’s Sam Wilson, a separate film with Evans seems unlikely, making a series a viable alternative. Evans’ recent return in “Deadpool & Wolverine” as Johnny Storm adds to the possibility of his reappearance as Captain America.
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The Captain America franchise is a crucial pillar of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), chronicling the journey of Steve Rogers, a frail young man transformed into the super-soldier Captain America during World War II. The franchise follows his battles against HYDRA, his adaptation to modern times, and his leadership in the Avengers. The trilogy is praised for its political intrigue, character development, and significant contributions to the overarching MCU narrative.
The prospect of Marquand’s idea becoming reality is exciting. A limited series depicting Steve Rogers’ journey to return the six Infinity Stones offers an epic narrative. This format would allow Evans to reprise his role in a controlled setting, ensuring that Mackie’s portrayal of Sam Wilson remains the focal point in the films, solidifying his status as the new Captain America in the MCU. Marquand’s active promotion of the idea fuels optimism for Evans’ return.
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Source: Edmonton Expo (via @HollywoodHandle/Twitter)
