Chris Evans Thanks Ryan Reynolds For ‘Making It All Happen’ Amid His Return As Johnny Storm After 17 Years

As a die-hard Marvel fan who’s been following Chris Evans’ career since the early 2000s, seeing him back as Johnny Storm after all these years is nothing short of a dream come true! The Fantastic Four were my first introduction to the Marvel Universe, and I must admit that I shed a tear or two when I saw him in that iconic red and blue suit once again.


Contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine movie 

In a recent social media post, I, Chris Evans (your friendly lifestyle expert), gleefully revealed an intriguing behind-the-scenes snapshot from the set of the upcoming blockbuster project – Deadpool & Wolverine. The picture features me suited up in my role, flanked by the charismatic Hugh Jackman as the iconic Wolverine and the irreverent Ryan Reynolds embodying Deadpool himself. To complete the team, the film’s esteemed director, Shawn Levy, graces the frame with his presence.

In the film, Chris Evans reappeared unexpectedly in a special appearance, taking on the character Johnny Storm, who is famously known as the Human Torch from the Fantastic Four. It’s been 17 years since he last portrayed this role. On his Instagram story, Evans expressed his gratitude for being involved in the production.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d say, “I’m truly grateful to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Shawn Levy for giving me the opportunity to be a part of such an extraordinary film. These three gentlemen are not just talented professionals, but also genuinely wonderful individuals. A special shout-out to Ryan for making this incredible experience possible. Being able to play Johnny once more was a dream I never thought would come true, and he will forever hold a special place in my heart.”

Despite the fact that Chris is primarily recognized for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), some fans might overlook his earlier roles, such as playing Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four (2005) and its sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). In an unexpected turn of events, Chris appeared as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine, rather than Captain America. This twist even caught Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool character off guard in the film.

The movie showcases numerous cameo roles, such as Jennifer Garner portraying Elektra, Wesley Snipes assuming the character of Blade, Channing Tatum depicting Gambit, and Blake Lively embodying Lady Deadpool. The film “Deadpool & Wolverine” has been a massive success, shattering records with $211 million earned during its debut weekend, and is still running in cinemas.

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Evans casually shared that he merely needed to pop in briefly, complete a few days of filming, and then leave, which, as far as he’s concerned, wasn’t too much trouble.

In the latest movie, it was observed that Johnny Storm’s costume wasn’t required to be flawless because the character is depicted as being somewhat tattered. This contrasts with his previous portrayals, during which every detail needed to be meticulously precise since Marvel was in the process of building its reputation.

Deadpool & Wolverine premiered on July 26, 2024, is currently available to watch in theaters. 

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2024-08-01 14:37