Having played the role of Captain America in six films to date, it’s difficult to imagine that Chris Evans repeatedly turned down the part. We take a look at Chris’ road to stardom, how he gives back and what he did to buff up for the big role.
Set to hit cinemas this month, Avengers: Infinity War seems to unite us all in anticipation, being a movie that appeals to most demographics across the world. Set in a timeline following Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 (2017) and integrating what had happened in Captain America: Civil War (2016), the stakes are higher than ever for our heroes.
The latest, baddest villain Thanos is close to achieving his quest to collect all six infinity stones, which would grant him immense power and invincibility across the vastness of the universe. What’s worse, the Avengers are completely unprepared for what’s coming with Captain America and Iron Man not on talking terms. Everything the Avengers had stood for leads up to this very battle as the fate of the world rests in their hands once again.
CAPTAIN AMERICA, 1941
The popularity of the Avengers movie series has been a worldwide phenomenon over the last decade since the release of Iron Man in 2008. Actors in the Marvel movies have become household names and the biggest stars of our era, Chris Evans included. Now, the Hulk may be the strongest Avenger and Thor may be the son of Odin, God of Thunder. But who exactly is the dashing do-gooder, Captain America?
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