Summary:
- Chris Evans returns as Johnny Storm in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” excited to reunite with Ryan Reynolds.
- Despite being offered cue cards, Evans opted to memorize his lines, relishing the opportunity to revisit his iconic character.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” currently showing in theaters.
Chris Evans, who made a memorable cameo in the 2021 action-comedy “Free Guy,” recently shared with People his excitement about teaming up once more with director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds for a surprise appearance in “Deadpool & Wolverine.
“It was a couple years ago and I got a text from Ryan, we’re buddies,” Evans recounted (via People). “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.’”
In this latest Marvel installment, Evans steps back into the role of Johnny Storm, aka The Human Torch, a character he originally portrayed in 2005’s “Fantastic Four” and 2007’s “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”
“I mean, honestly, I would do anything Ryan asked,” Evans admitted. “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.”
Evans’ performance in “Deadpool & Wolverine” includes a notable end-credit monologue filled with strong language and adult humor. To assist Evans with this challenging scene, Reynolds offered to provide cue cards, but Evans declined.
“Ryan was like, ‘Listen, if we need cue cards…’ and I was like, ‘Cue cards? I’m showing up off-book,’” Evans explained. “I don’t get to say dialogue like this. Trust me. I’m going to enjoy every second of this. Memorized.”
