Contains spoilers for the Deadpool and Wolverine movies
Chris Evans recently shared a photo from the sets of Deadpool & Wolverine, in which he is seen alongside Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, and the film’s director Shawn Levy.
Evans made a surprise cameo in the film, playing Johnny Storm, also known as the Human Torch from the Fantastic Four. It’s been 17 years since he played the role. On his Instagram Story, Chris revealed how grateful he was to be a part of the film.
He said, “Thank you to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy for letting me be a part of such an incredible movie!” Evans added, “They are three of the nicest people you will ever meet. Special thanks to Ryan for making this all possible. Playing Johnny again was a dream come true and I will always have a special place in my heart for him.”
Although Chris is best known for playing Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), some fans may not remember that he also played Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four (2005) and its sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). In Deadpool and Wolverine, Chris made a surprise cameo as Johnny Storm, not Captain America. This twist even surprised Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds in the film.
The film features several guest stars, including Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Wesley Snipes as Blade, Channing Tatum as Gambit, and Blake Lively as Lady Deadpool. Deadpool and Wolverine has been a huge hit, earning a record-breaking $211 million in its opening weekend, and is currently playing in theaters.
“I just had to get there quickly, film a few days, and then get back; it was pretty easy for me,” Evans explained in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
He said that Johnny Storm’s costume wasn’t perfect, as the character is portrayed a bit worn out in the new film. This was different from his previous experiences with the character, where everything had to be very accurate as Marvel was still establishing itself at the time.
Deadpool and Wolverine premieres on July 26, 2024 and is currently available to watch in theaters.
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