Chris Evans Responds to Rumor He's Returning as Captain America: 'Happily Retired'

Is Chris Evans really returning for Avengers: Doomsday?

A few weeks back, Deadline reported that Chris returning “in the Captain America costume seems less likely. However, it wouldn’t be a shock if he reprises Steve Rogers.”

Now, he’s responding to rumors that he could be back for the film, especially after Robert Downey, Jr‘s confirmed involvement.

Keep reading to find out more…

First, current Captain America Anthony Mackie responded to the rumor, telling Esquire, “I didn’t know! I talked to Chris a few weeks ago and it wasn’t on the table then. At least, he didn’t tell me it was on the table, because I asked him. I was like, ‘You know, they said they’re bringing everyone back for the movie. Are you coming back?’”

Anthony shared, “He goes, ‘Oh, you know, I’m happily retired.’ ”

Anthony reiterated that he hadn’t learned of Chris‘ potential return until he saw the Deadline article, adding, “I learned that right there. My manager showed me. He’s like, ‘Oh, so I guess Chris is coming back.’ That’s all I know. I haven’t seen a script.”

However, Chris was then asked and he confirmed, “That’s not true, though. This always happens. I mean, it happens every couple years—ever since Endgame. I’ve just stopped responding to it. Yeah, no—happily retired!”

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