Reflecting on his portrayal of Johnny Storm in the 2005 Marvel film Fantastic Four, Chris Evans remembers it as a “special chapter in my life.” This role came six years before he soared to stardom as Captain America.
Almost two decades later, and with a plethora of superhero films to his name, Evans dons the Storm suit once more in the summer blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
“Any time you get a call from Ryan to do something, you know it’s going to be fun, and you know it’s going to work, because he’s a real mastermind,” Evans told Yahoo Entertainment. “So the fact that it actually let me revisit a role that is very dear to my heart was a thrill. I jumped at the chance.”
Returning to his roots as Johnny Storm, also known as the Human Torch, Evans remarked that his 2005 self would be “in a little bit of disbelief” at how his career has unfolded and at the prospect of reprising his role in a cameo for the multiverse anti-hero blockbuster.
“I really loved playing this role back then. I mean, not only was it a big turning point for my career, but it was a character that resonated with me,” he said. “He reacted to superpowers the way I probably would. He was excited. He had fun. He was a little juvenile. I was too at the time. So it was a real special chapter in my life.”
Another star-making cameo from the film that’s been gaining traction is Dogpool, Deadpool’s dog in the movie played by a pup named Peggy.
“Oh God, Peggy. She was incredible,” Evans said. “God bless Ryan for putting her in that suit and giving her such a spotlight. She deserves it.”
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