Summary

While reprising the role of Captain America might not be on the posting forChris Evans , theMCUveteran has previously suggested he ’d return as Johnny Storm ’s Human Torch , if only for one significant reason . Chris Evans took his first spin as a springy - action Marvel superhero in20th Century Fox’sFantastic Fourback in 2005 , which see the next star - spangle man - with - a - plan portray the self-important Johnny Storm . Storm obtains the ability to beget fire from his body after being exhibit to cosmic radiation , and is the first member of the titular Fantastic Four team who opt to embrace their newfound abilities .

Despite being a box office success , Fantastic Fourreceived a mostly - electronegative reception , and its 2007 sequel , Fantastic Four : Rise of the Silver Surfer , come even worse . Even so , Chris Evans ' depicting of Johnny Storm ’s Human Torchwas popular , which has trigger off theories that this looping of the character , perhaps alongside other team fellow member Ioan Gruffudd ’s Reed Richards , Jessica Alba ’s Sue Storm and Michael Chiklis ' Ben Grimm , could return in the MCU ’s Multiverse Saga . WhileEvans has been hesitant to reprize his more famous role of Steve Rogers ' Captain America , he has hinted he ’d be open to pass as Johnny Storm .

consideration for repay as Captain America have already been revealed by Chris Evans as Marvel reportedly discusses bring him back .

Captain America stares in disbelief in Avengers Age of Ultron

Why Chris Evans Would Return As Johnny Storm In The MCU

Even though many are hope thatChris Evans will return as Captain Americain the MCU ’s Multiverse Saga , the histrion has stated on several social occasion that his performance of Steve Rogers is precious to him , and it would take something extraordinary to get him to deal with Rogers ' ending . The delight of the multiverse stand for that anything can happen , however , so it ’s always potential Steve Rogers ' Captain America could add up back to the MCU , thoughChris Evans seems more open to the idea of returning as Johnny Storm . Evans let on this during an interview withMTV Newsback in 2022 .

Would n’t that be great ? No one ’s ever fare to me about that . I mean , I do n’t exactly await the same any longer . That was 15 , almost 20 years ago . But I really love that character … I mean , I think all wager are off . Yeah . Look , I would love it . I would jazz it . That would actually be an easier sell to me than coming back as Cap . You jazz what I mean ? Cap is so treasured to me . And you fuck , I almost do n’t wanna disrupt what a beautiful experience that was . But Johnny Storm , I feel like he did n’t really get his day . That was before Marvel really found its footing . So , I loved that role and , you know , who knows .

Chris Evans is likely good thatJohnny violent storm did n’t really get realise to his full potential in 20th Century Fox’sFantastic Fourduology , meaning that a getting even for this iteration of the character could actually do him justice . Marvel Studios really got into the swing of movie production from 2008’sIron Manonward , but prior to the showtime of the MCU , most Marvel movies had receive disconfirming critical review and piteous box office returns . Chris Evans ' iteration of Johnny Stormwould be in good hands now , should he hark back in the MCU ’s time to come , and his reprise may come about quite soon .

Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards' Mister Fantastic in a lab coat in Fantastic Four

Where Chris Evans' Johnny Storm Could Return In The MCU

Joseph Quinn will be debuting as the MCU ’s official Johnny Storm inMarvel Studios ' upcomingThe Fantastic Fourmovie , but Chris Evans could still give as his rendering of the Human Torch in at least two upcoming MCU projection . Evans ' return as Johnny Storm is perhaps most likely to take seat in 2027’sAvengers : Secret Wars , which is speculated to be include deliver Marvel characters from various franchise . However , it ’s also potential thatChris Evanscould reprise the persona as early as 2024’sDeadpool & Wolverine , as other Hero from Fox ’s previous franchises have already been affirm to be riposte .

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Chris Evans as Johnny Storm’s Human Torch with fire in Fox’s Fantastic Four films

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Chris Evans' arm on fire as Johnny Storm in 2005’s Fantastic Four

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