Chris Evans Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind the Avengers' $76 Billion Success, It's Not Captain America

Summary

Chris Evans humbly acknowledges that he was lucky to be part of the successful Infinity Saga, but downplays his own contribution as Captain America.

Working on Marvel films offers the advantage of not always requiring actors to be in the forefront, as the character itself becomes the focal point. Captain America, played by Evans, served as a crucial counterpart to Iron Man, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., and their intricate and gripping on-screen dynamic greatly enhanced the significance of the character within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Chris Evans doesn't believe he played a significant role in the success of The Avengers films, which earned a total of $7.6 billion worldwide. Despite his character Steve Rogers being a vital part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Infinity Saga and serving as the moral guide for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Evans is humble and feels that his contribution didn't greatly impact the franchise's triumph. Reflecting on his career and his nearly decade-long involvement in the MCU, Evans acknowledges his immense fortune to be part of the machinery that led to the Infinity Saga's accomplishment, but he downplays his own performance as Captain America.

"You feel as if you were fortunate to have been a part of the journey. It's comparable to winning the Super Bowl, but not being the star player like Tom Brady. Though you contributed with a few impressive plays, the victory does not belong solely to you. You are an integral part of it, which is truly remarkable. In addition, you are a part of a cultural phenomenon."

"The beauty of working on Marvel films is that you never had to be in the spotlight. This applies even to your own films at times. Quentin Tarantino recently commented on this in a podcast, saying, 'Part of the Marvel-ization of Hollywood is that you have all these actors who have gained fame by portraying these characters, but they are not movie stars. Captain America is the true star.' I couldn't agree more with his statement. The character takes center stage, and we are there, but we don't feel the weight of it." (Feige politely disagrees: "I believe it's something he convinced himself of, and I believe many of the Avengers, including Robert, would convince themselves as well, which actually helped the process. However, in certain cases, like Chris's, it's not entirely true.")

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Why Chris Evans' Captain America Was Vital To The Avengers Movies' Success

Evans is displaying true humility in his comments, and even Feige acknowledges this. However, his intention is not to merely boost his own image. The Marvel Cinematic Universe operates like a well-oiled machine, with numerous moving components. While the actors take the lead in the films and TV shows, they are just one part of what contributes to the universe's extraordinary success. Nevertheless, it should be acknowledged that Captain America, portrayed by Evans, holds tremendous significance within the franchise. As previously mentioned, he stands alongside Iron Man, played by Downey, as a prominent face of the entire universe.

Iron Man's significance as the first hero in the MCU has been extensively discussed, but the role of Captain America, portrayed by Evans, was essential to the success of the character. Their on-screen dynamic is both intricate and captivating, with each character complementing the other. Steve's individual storyline is remarkably well-executed, enhanced by Evans' exceptional portrayal, making him the emblematic hero of the MCU who serves as an inspiration for everyone.

In Avengers: Endgame, Old Captain America made a comeback to the primary timeline of the MCU after completing his final mission. Although his future in the franchise remains uncertain, this presents the possibility for his return to The Avengers if Marvel Studios ever needs him again.

Source: GQ