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Title: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on March 25, 2014, 07:06:14 PM (http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Chris-Evans-as-Steve-Rogers.jpg) Being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t exactly a side project, with filming and pick-ups/ADR taking up to six months for each movie and extensive press commitments surrounding every release. While the main stars of the franchise have found time to fit in acting roles in between their Marvel work schedules, it’s hard to imagine orchestrating a career change while tied to such a massive franchise. Captain America: The Winter Soldier star Chris Evans is doing just that, however. He recently directed his first feature film, 1:30 Train, a drama starring himself and Alice Eve which was shot in just 19 days on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Evans has been hinting for some time that he intends to become a director and move away from acting – at least, in other people’s movies. Speaking to Variety, Evans has clarified his intentions regarding his place in the Marvel universe and how much longer he intends to stay there. He originally signed a contract for six movies and now – after two Captain America movies and The Avengers – he is halfway to fulfilling his contractual obligations, not counting his upcoming role in Avengers: Age of Ultron. In fact, Evans said that he had to argue Marvel down to that number, having told Variety: “Initially, it was a nine-movie contract. And they said, if these movies take off and do very well, and my life changes and I don’t respond well, I don’t have the opportunity to say, listen, I need a f–king break. That just scared me. “They called back and they tweaked the deal. It went from nine [films] to six. I said no again. My family was even going, ‘Are you sure you’re making the right decisions?’ It started to feel like maybe this is what I’m supposed to do.” Unlike his on-screen counterpart, Evans was the very definition of a reluctant hero. He eventually caved after a series of pep talks, including one from The Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr., but four years later he’s ready to start moving on and is already looking for a new feature film script to direct later this year. “I’ve known for a while I wanted to direct. But (time) never really opens up. There’s another movie to do, there’s another acting job. It just got to a point where I was like, you know what — I have to do this… If I’m acting at all, it’s going to be under Marvel contract, or I’m going to be directing. I can’t see myself pursuing acting strictly outside of what I’m contractually obligated to do.” Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky Barnes AKA the Winter Soldier in Captain America’s latest adventure, is under contract for nine movies and will therefore still be around even after Evans’ retirement from the role. This has led to speculation that Bucky could eventually take up the mantle of Captain America from Steve Rogers. Of course, it’s a bit early to start tearfully waving handkerchiefs at Evans just yet. With just three movies down (his cameo in Thor: The Dark World was agreed outside of the contract), he will go on to star in both the Avengers sequel and Captain America 3, and his final Marvel movie will most likely be The Avengers 3. Evans estimates there are about three years left before he’s free to move on. “We can do this out loud. [Avengers 2] will shoot till August. I wouldn’t be surprised if for all of 2015, we didn’t do a movie. I bet by 2017, I’ll be done.” While Evans has done a great job in the role of Steve Rogers, it’s understandable that he’s looking forward to being relieved of a role that he didn’t particularly want to take in the first place. The confirmation that he’s ready to exit the stage opens up some very interesting questions as to how Steve Rogers will be written out of the Marvel universe, and who will succeed him. Will it be Bucky Barnes, or will the “psychotic 1950s Cap” that’s been teased by the writers of Captain America 3 break free of his psychosis and become the main hero? __________________________________________________ Captain America: The Winter Soldier is out in theaters on April 4, 2014. Sauce: http://screenrant.com/captain-america-chris-evans-quitting-acting/ (http://screenrant.com/captain-america-chris-evans-quitting-acting/) Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: TheHobbitofDune on March 25, 2014, 09:54:12 PM While Evans has done a great job in the role of Steve Rogers, it’s understandable that he’s looking forward to being relieved of a role that he didn’t particularly want to take in the first place. What? Wow, that's news to me. Anyone know the backstory behind this? In any case, I know that if I were offered the role of CAPTAIN FRIGGIN' AMERICA, my response would probably be to faint, then wake up and say, "Sign me up for the longest contract ever!" :D Although I highly doubt they would want an Asian Cap. lol. Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: RLYHYPERGUY on March 25, 2014, 11:58:15 PM Cap is my favorite MCU character, and I LOVE the way Chris Evans portrays him, but if he isn't fully invested he shouldn't do it forever. I'm a huge believer in the phrase "less is more," and I think leaving Cap at some point and letting Chris Evans do what he wants would be an extremely wise decision. End it while you're going strong and don't draw it out too much. We want fond memories of quality that isn't marred by any missteps (look at Batman and Robin, Spider-Man 3, and, to a MUCH lesser degree, The Dark Knight Rises).
There's nothing wrong with recasting, or even going on with new heroes. Just give us your absolute best. Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Darth_Phobius47 on March 26, 2014, 01:26:27 AM What? Wow, that's news to me. Anyone know the backstory behind this? In any case, I know that if I were offered the role of CAPTAIN FRIGGIN' AMERICA, my response would probably be to faint, then wake up and say, "Sign me up for the longest contract ever!" :D Although I highly doubt they would want an Asian Cap. lol. (Pardon my stereotyping) Captain Asian! With his Vibranium alloy hat he wanders the Exotic East bringing justice to those who wrong the weak! (Throws his hat like Raiden from Mortal Kombat) Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Master Rel on March 26, 2014, 01:54:59 AM Ok so now we shall consider who to replace him as Captain.
I offer two actors! Aaron Eckhart (http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101202222302/batman/images/d/d4/AaronEckhart.jpg) or Mark Valley (http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/mark-valley-aug-2011-gi.jpg) Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on March 26, 2014, 02:06:00 AM (Pardon my stereotyping) Captain Asian! With his Vibranium alloy hat he wanders the Exotic East bringing justice to those who wrong the weak! (Throws his hat like Raiden from Mortal Kombat) *cough* Kung Lao *cough* The description still plays. :) Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: TheHobbitofDune on March 26, 2014, 04:04:48 AM (Pardon my stereotyping) Captain Asian! With his Vibranium alloy hat he wanders the Exotic East bringing justice to those who wrong the weak! (Throws his hat like Raiden from Mortal Kombat) HA. Nice. And don't worry, I actually like stereotyping. It's funny. Title: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Darth_Phobius47 on March 26, 2014, 10:52:01 AM Ok so now we shall consider who to replace him as Captain. I offer two actors! Aaron Eckhart ([url]http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101202222302/batman/images/d/d4/AaronEckhart.jpg[/url]) or Mark Valley ([url]http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/mark-valley-aug-2011-gi.jpg[/url]) Eckhart look the part, not really so much the other guy. Too old looking. Two-Face would be an awesome Capt. 'Mericah! indeed. Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Oramac on March 26, 2014, 08:20:09 PM Two-Face would be an awesome Capt. 'Mericah! indeed. This has to be one of the most ridiculous statements ever made. Though I don't disagree that the actor would be good for the part. :D Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: TheHobbitofDune on March 26, 2014, 10:33:38 PM I don't think anyone should be replacing Chris Evans (except for Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky). It's just not right. It would be like replacing Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, or Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Yeah, yeah, I know, Batman, Superman, etc., but still... this is different. These aren't reboots we're talking about, these are interconnected movies in a vast and rich cinematic universe. To replace an actor with someone else in that context is just... bizarre. Unless you're Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard, but they had their reasons. So unless it's absolutely necessary... otherwise no. Just no.
So yeah, by all means, replace him with Bucky, but let Evan's portrayal of Steve Rogers' Cap pass away peacefully. He totally owned that role, and his Cap is by far my favorite MCU character (tied with Tony Stark because Iron Man 3 awesomesauce win). *gets off soapbox before angry people blow it up with a frag grenade or worse* Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Master Rel on March 27, 2014, 01:09:17 AM I don't think anyone should be replacing Chris Evans (except for Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky). It's just not right. It would be like replacing Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, or Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Yeah, yeah, I know, Batman, Superman, etc., but still... this is different. These aren't reboots we're talking about, these are interconnected movies in a vast and rich cinematic universe. To replace an actor with someone else in that context is just... bizarre. Unless you're Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard, but they had their reasons. So unless it's absolutely necessary... otherwise no. Just no. So yeah, by all means, replace him with Bucky, but let Evan's portrayal of Steve Rogers' Cap pass away peacefully. He totally owned that role, and his Cap is by far my favorite MCU character (tied with Tony Stark because Iron Man 3 awesomesauce win). *gets off soapbox before angry people blow it up with a frag grenade or worse* The only issue I have with Stan is that he is small. 25-30lbs lighter than Evans. Well no that is not the only problem. No one should replace the actor for the same role. A new different Capt America with a new actor would be fine, then it could be anyone...any type. Hopefully someone who is not 165-170lbs...should be a bigger guy, 225lbs if possible, IMO. But wait and see. Evans wants to step away from acting to direct, the easy fix to keep him on board...let him direct at least some of the movie he is in and he may stay on for a couple more. Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: TheHobbitofDune on March 27, 2014, 08:06:35 AM That should be a non-issue considering his only enhancement is a bionic arm, rather than an actual super soldier serum. Plus, I just googled "Sebastian Stan shirtless" and he seems pretty well-built to me. Not to mention the fact that he could bulk up even more if it were to come to that.
Also, having a different person be Cap should be good enough. Or rather, different enough. They would bring their own personality, mannerisms, etc. to the role, and that's all that would be needed. However, your meaning of different doesn't really make sense since it implies that the new Cap shouldn't be like Steve Rodgers... as in, a goodie-good. Except all heroes are good, even if it's not to that extreme. But since you don't want that, he could be an anti-hero... but an anti-hero Captain America? Um. Just let Bucky be Cap. Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Darth_Phobius47 on March 27, 2014, 10:55:31 AM Like how Hank Pym passed the Ant-man/Giant-man suit to Scott Lang...
Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Kal-El on March 27, 2014, 02:51:34 PM I don't think anyone should be replacing Chris Evans (except for Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky). It's just not right. It would be like replacing Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, or Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Yeah, yeah, I know, Batman, Superman, etc., but still... this is different. These aren't reboots we're talking about, these are interconnected movies in a vast and rich cinematic universe. To replace an actor with someone else in that context is just... bizarre. Unless you're Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard, but they had their reasons. So unless it's absolutely necessary... otherwise no. Just no. So yeah, by all means, replace him with Bucky, but let Evan's portrayal of Steve Rogers' Cap pass away peacefully. He totally owned that role, and his Cap is by far my favorite MCU character (tied with Tony Stark because Iron Man 3 awesomesauce win). *gets off soapbox before angry people blow it up with a frag grenade or worse* nothing else needs to said to be said! All has been stated right here right now and I for one agree 1000 percent! Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Master Rel on March 27, 2014, 03:12:10 PM Gotta take the soap box myself.
No, no, and no. Capt America should not be an anit-hero. He should not be small. He should not be mousy, meek, or soft. Any Capt America should be imposing in form and inspiring in action. We already accepted a downsizing from the CaptAmerica we all know in Evans, and he did his best to bulk up...to go with Stan means dropping another couple sizes. Going from an extended dually turbo truck to a 4 cylinder sub compact truck. Stan can get ripped, and looks fit and in serious shape...for a little guy, a light weight or welter weight, not even a middle weight...not the light heavy weight we have currently, not the heavy weight we have in the comics...going with Stan means going with a fit average guy...and that does not in any means speak "super serum" to me. Stan could pull off Spider Man all day long, but not Capt America...no...no...no. How about a guy the same size as Stan playing Thor? Loki, ok. Thor...Capt America...just say no. (http://24.media.tumblr.com/0e65e83076aa6bbc04d094736478698d/tumblr_mvxh47ram01sqp1r8o1_500.png) It is not like we the public actually get a choice, and these thoughts fall on deaf ears but if it is an opinion based fantasy, then I vote for bigger and not smaller in a Capt America. Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: RLYHYPERGUY on March 27, 2014, 03:24:19 PM (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2013/christian-bale-gets-super-buff-christian-bale-becomes-the-dark-knight-reskin-2.jpg)
(http://bestmoviesevernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Chris-Hermsworth-Body-transformation-from-cabin-in-woods-to-thor-rush-for-ron-howard-images.jpg) (http://wetalkpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chris-Evans-Before-and-After-HGH.jpg) *deletes Google search history* Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Master Rel on March 27, 2014, 03:36:46 PM Great transformation pics...
In context... 1st first image is the result of months of near starvation diet to down size. 2nd first image is him as a teenager 3rd first image is him before bulking up, bigger than Stan at his known biggest, some people just can not bulk up...Stan can get ripped but is a small guy :-\ Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: RLYHYPERGUY on March 27, 2014, 03:39:07 PM Great transformation pics... In context... 1st first image is the result of months of near starvation diet to down size. 2nd first image is him as a teenager 3rd first image is him before bulking up, bigger than Stan at his known biggest, some people just can not bulk up...Stan can get ripped but is a small guy :-\ I'm sure he can find a way. I have a friend who's an ectomorph like me and is pretty ripped now. And size isn't the only factor in being imposing or inspiring. What about the old man in the Avengers who stood up to Loki? Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: TheHobbitofDune on March 27, 2014, 08:49:34 PM Capt America should not be an anit-hero. He should not be small. He should not be mousy, meek, or soft. I never said that he should be. And Stan is none of those things. Any Capt America should be imposing in form and inspiring in action. Imposing in form? Give him a big heavy 'MURICA suit. Inspiring in action? Just write him a badass one-liner or speech. We already accepted a downsizing from the CaptAmerica we all know in Evans, and he did his best to bulk up...to go with Stan means dropping another couple sizes. Going from an extended dually turbo truck to a 4 cylinder sub compact truck. Did his best? Dude, the guy is freaking RIPPED. That's not doing his best, that's passing all expectations. And once again, Stan can BULK UP too. Easily, in fact. Stan can get ripped, and looks fit and in serious shape...for a little guy, a light weight or welter weight, not even a middle weight...not the light heavy weight we have currently, not the heavy weight we have in the comics.. A suit adds a couple of pounds for one thing. For another, nobody looks exactly like the comic book heroes they portray. In comic books, people have muscles clearly etched, shaded, and outlined for all to see (through a suit no less). That isn't reality, and it never has been. So why worry? going with Stan means going with a fit average guy...and that does not in any means speak "super serum" to me. Stan could pull off Spider Man all day long, but not Capt America...no...no...no. HE DOESN'T HAVE SUPER SOLDIER SERUM. And therefore he does not need to be as ripped as Evans. nothing else needs to said to be said! All has been stated right here right now and I for one agree 1000 percent! Thank you. Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Master Rel on March 27, 2014, 08:57:15 PM Well there you go. If Stan bulks up another 30 lbs there will be no complaints from me :)
But as I doubt it will happen, I will just hope that offering a director spot will keep the proper guy in place :) Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: RLYHYPERGUY on March 27, 2014, 09:07:16 PM Well there you go. If Stan bulks up another 30 lbs there will be no complaints from me :) But as I doubt it will happen, I will just hope that offering a director spot will keep the proper guy in place :) Just want to clear something up: do you think we're talking about having Stan play Steve Rogers? I think we're talking about having him take over the role of Captain America as Bucky Barnes, not the new Steve Rogers, like he did in the comics after Steve was killed in the Civil War. (http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20071011163948/marveldatabase/images/7/7a/Captain_America_Vol_5_34_Textless.jpg) Not trying to argue further, I'm just a little confused and trying to figure things out. Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: TheHobbitofDune on March 27, 2014, 09:15:56 PM Yes, exactly. I'm talking about SEBASTIAN STAN as BUCKY BARNES. Not Steve Rodgers.
Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Master Rel on March 28, 2014, 01:02:24 AM Just want to clear something up: do you think we're talking about having Stan play Steve Rogers? I think we're talking about having him take over the role of Captain America as Bucky Barnes, not the new Steve Rogers, like he did in the comics after Steve was killed in the Civil War. Not trying to argue further, I'm just a little confused and trying to figure things out. Yep, Bucky as Capt America Jr... ::) Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: TheHobbitofDune on March 28, 2014, 01:18:28 AM I think we can all agree that he's great no matter who plays him.
Title: Re: ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans is Ready to Leave the Marvel Universe Post by: Master Rel on March 28, 2014, 02:56:57 AM Lol indeed!
I am liking the new Hobbit...you have come a long way my young friend. Point. |