Chris Evans Says Johnny Storm Return After 17 Years in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Was a ‘Dream Come True’: ‘He’ll Always Have a Special Place in My Heart’

As an avid moviegoer who has witnessed the rise and fall of various cinematic universes, I must say that the reunion of old Marvel characters in “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a delightful surprise. Chris Evans’ return as Johnny Storm/Human Torch after a 17-year hiatus is like finding an old friend at a party you thought you’d never see again. It’s a testament to the enduring power of these characters and the creative minds behind them.


Attention, Readers: This narrative may reveal plot points from the ongoing movie “Deadpool & Wolverine,” currently showing in cinemas. Proceed with caution!

Chris Evans expressed his gratitude on Instagram for Ryan Reynolds permitting him to portray Johnny Storm/Human Torch once more after an absence of 17 years from Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine.” This movie, which broke domestic box office records with a $211 million debut and is expected to exceed $1 billion globally in August, features one of Evans’ most significant surprise appearances.

“I’m grateful to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Shawn Levy for including me in this fantastic movie! Here’s a picture of us on the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ set. These three are some of the kindest people you’ll ever encounter. A special thanks goes out to Ryan for making it all possible. Playing Johnny once more was like a dream come true, and he will forever hold a special place in my heart.”

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Evans is well-known for portraying Steve Rogers/Captain America, a role he left following the 2019 film “Avengers: Endgame.” However, when he appears in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” some spectators (including Reynolds’ Deadpool) may mistakenly believe he’s reprising his Captain America character. In fact, Evans returns as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, the superhero persona he originally played in the 2005 film “Fantastic Four” and its sequel, “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”

In “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Johnny Storm, played by Evans, is among several characters from Marvel movies produced by 20th Century Fox that make an appearance. Joining him are Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, Wesley Snipes’ Blade, and Gambit, portrayed by Channing Tatum. Tatum has long been trying to bring the Gambit character to the big screen under Fox but was unable to do so. The actors’ appearances in the movie surprised fans at Comic-Con following a screening of “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

Recently, Tatum expressed gratitude towards Reynolds in a social media message for ultimately granting him the opportunity to make his debut as Gambit.

“Tatum expressed that he believed Gambit was gone for good, but Reynolds stepped in to help both Gambit and Tatum. He implied that his debt to Reynolds will last forever because it’s hard for him to imagine repaying such a significant favor. He concluded by saying, ‘I really appreciate you buddy.'”

“Deadpool & Wolverine” is now playing in theaters nationwide from Disney.

Chris Evans Says Johnny Storm Return After 17 Years in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Was a ‘Dream Come True’: ‘He’ll Always Have a Special Place in My Heart’

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2024-07-31 23:46