[This story contained spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine.]
When Ryan Reynolds provided Chris Evans the chance to make a shock cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine, he jumped on the likelihood.
The actor not too long ago opened as much as Folks journal about attending to reprise his Improbable 4 character Johnny Storm/Human Torch within the record-making Marvel film, at the moment enjoying in theaters.
“It was a couple years ago and I got a text from Ryan, we’re buddies,” Evans recalled. “He just said, ‘Listen, if you don’t like this idea, no worries whatsoever. But I have something that could really bring the house down and would let you play a character from your past.’”
The Ghosted star continued, “I mean, honestly, I would do anything Ryan asked. He gave me a great cameo in Free Guy already, and I just trust him completely. So the chance to be Johnny again, I couldn’t pass up. I loved it. It was fun to shoot, fun to watch, all of it.”
Although Evans is extra acknowledged for his function as Steve Rogers/Captain America within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his newest look as Johnny Storm got here practically 20 years after he first debuted the superhero in 2005’s Improbable 4. He additionally starred in 2007’s Improbable 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
The Avengers actor additionally scored a second look within the Shawn Levy-directed film after the credit, which noticed Evans giving an expletive-filled monologue. Forward of filming the Deadpool & Wolverine scene, he stated Reynolds truly provided him some further assist, however he declined.
“Ryan was like, ‘Listen, if we need cue cards…’ and I was like, ‘Cue cards? I’m showing up off-book,’” Evans recounted. “I don’t get to say dialogue like this. Trust me. I’m going to enjoy every second of this. Memorized.”
Earlier this week, Evans took to his Instagram Story to point out his appreciation for Levy, Reynolds and Hugh Jackman for “letting me be a part of such an incredible movie.” He added within the publish, “Playing Johnny again was a dream come true and he’ll always have a special place in my heart.”
