Sonali Verma
Chris Evans is popularly known for his portrayal of Captain America. However, his contribution to the film industry goes beyond playing the superhero character. While he gained fame through his Marvel character, he isn’t ashamed of talking about his involvement in some not-so-famous movies.
In 2001, Evans appeared in a parody film, Not Another Teen Movie which isn’t as great as his other films but he doesn’t seem bothered by it all. While many actors prefer not to talk about their appearance in a spoof kind of film, Evans blatantly talks about it. Throughout his career, the actor has proven his versatility in various genres, and with time he has evolved as an actor.
Chris Evans openly talked about his lesser-known work in the film industry
Chris Evans is a big name in the film industry, thanks to his iconic role as Captain America. But little did his fans know about his lesser-known films which he did during the initial phase of his career. When Evans made a debut in the film industry, he was desperate to get the work. At that time he was offered the teen-comedy film, Not Another Teen Movie. During an interview with GQ, Evans said,
“At that time, I would’ve taken any movie. But yeah, to be able to spoof some of those films that I grew up on was a treat.”
The film failed to make any impact on the audience. Despite the film being a big flop, Evans does not regret appearing in the film. During another interview with Esquire, Evans shared that he never considered the movie as an ‘artistic compromise’, instead he was thrilled to be a part of it. He said,
“You do what you gotta do to earn your stripes. At the time, I was so thrilled to be a part of the movie, it didn’t even cross my mind that it was some sort of, like, an artistic compromise or something. I thought it was hilarious at the time”
Since then, the actor has appeared in numerous films, proving his impeccable acting skills over time.
Chris Evans’ career goes beyond playing the superhero comic character
Think of Captain America and the first image that pops up your head is of Chris Evans. That’s the magic of Evans’ impeccable acting skills that certainly captivates the viewers. Undeniably, Evans’ iconic character is one of the most beloved superhero characters of all time.
However, apart from the superhero genre, there are various other roles delivered by Evans that cannot be overlooked. Through roles like Mike Weiss in the 2011 legal drama film Puncture, and rom-com like What’s Your Number?, Evans has demonstrated his versatility over time.
Evans’ career is not just limited to acting as an actor but also a filmmaker, who has a keen eye for detailing. Evans made his directorial debut with the 2014, romantic drama film, Before We Go.
