Chris Evans has spoken out about why he left his multi-million dollar contract as Marvel’s Captain America.
The 42-year-old actor gained widespread recognition and became one of Hollywood’s highest-paid movie stars before stepping down in 2019 after “Avengers: Endgame.”
Now, in an interview with GQ Magazine for the October issue, Chris reflects on his decision to hang up his superhero mask and why he may be turning his back on the industry for good.
The actor says: “Initially I was very apprehensive about taking the role.” I remember in my late 20s, my feelings on set and promoting films really changed: a little more fear, a little more insecurity.
“In the end you always ask yourself: Should I do this?”
Hollywood superhero: Chris Evans has spoken out about why he canceled his multi-million dollar contract as Marvel’s Captain America
Marvel: The 42-year-old actor gained widespread recognition and became one of the highest-paid movie stars in Hollywood when he took on the role (pictured in 2015).
Chris says as his fame grew, so did his fear, which sometimes became paralyzing.
He eventually moved from Los Angeles back to his hometown just outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
He says, “I just wasn’t sure if I was getting closer to myself or further away from myself.” And something inside me kept saying that I was getting further away – that something about this industry wasn’t healthy.
On the upheaval of returning to where he grew up, Chris adds: “[It] takes me back to a place where life was not only simpler – that’s too reductive – but also to a time when I was purer, I guess; where my ego and insecurities weren’t such a dominant force that I had to defend myself against.”
Due to his severe anxiety, compounded by the size of the iconic blockbuster franchise, Chris almost quit acting.
When asked if he would ever return to the Marvel Universe, Chris replies: “I’ll never say never, just because it was such a wonderful experience.” But I’m also very precious about it. I’m very proud of that.
“And like I said, sometimes I can’t believe it even happened. And I wouldn’t want the black eye if it felt like a cash grab or if it didn’t live up to expectations or if it just felt like it had nothing to do with the original.”
Changes: In an interview with GQ Magazine for the October issue, Chris reflects on his decision to hang up his superhero mask and why he may be turning his back on the industry for good.
Second wedding! It’s been a time of exciting change for Chris, who tied the knot with 26-year-old actress Alba Baptista over the weekend
Global fame has had an impact on Chris, who admits he has doubts about whether he wants to continue acting.
He says, “I could just make furniture for nobody and be happy.” I don’t want to waste too much time in this industry, but that doesn’t feel real… That doesn’t sound right. I don’t want to take up too much space in an industry that I’ve already invested 20 years in.
“Sometimes I wonder if I’m missing something – I think I’m a very ambitious person.” I have a lot of energy. I wake up early, get a lot done in a day, but the focus isn’t always on acting. “Sometimes reading a script is the last thing I want to do.”
It’s been a time of exciting change for Chris, who tied the knot with 26-year-old actress Alba Baptista over the weekend.
A source revealed that the couple’s wedding was “strictly under wraps” and attendees were required to “sign non-disclosure agreements and phones were confiscated,” according to Page Six.
The insider also revealed that the happy couple’s star-studded guest list also included their Marvel co-stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Renner.
According to People , John Krasinski, his wife Emily Blunt, Elsa Pataky and Susan Downey were also seen “attending the wedding in nearby Boston.”
The couple is reportedly planning to say “I do” again.
The Captain America star and actress will celebrate their second wedding celebration in Baptista’s native Portugal, according to Page Six.
The event allows some of their family members who were unable to attend the American wedding on Saturday to celebrate the occasion with the bride and groom.
“There will be a second meeting in Portugal for members of Alba’s family who were unable to be in Massachusetts,” a source told the publication.
“Sometime this week, I think. Then they leave Portugal for their honeymoon.’
In January, Evans officially confirmed his relationship with Alba in a cute video in which he and his love tried to scare each other.
In the caption, he said he was looking back on 2022 and added three red heart emojis, making it clear he loved the rising star.
The October issue of British GQ is available as a digital download and on newsstands September 26th.