At the recent Emerald City Comic Con,Chris Evans, better known for his role as Captain America in the MCU, shared his aspirations to delve into the fantasy genre. The actor expressed his admiration for classic fantasy films such asLord of the RingsandThe Neverending Story, which sparked interest among fantasy film lovers.
During his panel discussion (viaComicBook), Evans reflected on the current state of superhero movies and his desire to explore new cinematic territories. “I’m a big fan of fantasy films. I love ‘Lord of the Rings.’ I love ‘The Neverending Story,'” he stated. “I don’t know if I fit into them. I don’t know if I’m even considered for them.” Evans playfully added:
I can wear pointy ears! … I can shoot a bow & arrow!
Evans’ comments resonated withseveralLord of the Ringsstars, including Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, and John Rhys-Davies, who were also present at the convention. When asked about the possibility of Evans joining the world of Middle Earth, Astin humorously responded:
“I am the gatekeeper by the way, so I bless the concept.”
Elijah Wood, who portrayed Frodo Baggins in theLord of the Ringstrilogy, expressed his admiration for Evans. Wood remarked:
“I love Chris Evans. I love all the choices that he makes as an actor and beyond all the Marvel stuff, but yeah. And listen, apparently there’s going to be more stories told in Middle Earth, so Warner Bros. has deemed. What those will be, we have no idea, but there are plans to make more movies.”
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Astin commended Evans for maintaining a sense of wonder and aspiration, despite his success in the industry. “He’s protected the kind of childlike imagination and wonder that he experienced when he watched these movies,” Astin noted. “He has that aspiration to do something that has [Lord of the Rings'] kind of literary heft and stuff. So you know, good for him.”
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Evans also addressed speculation about his potential return as Captain America. While rumors have circulated about his involvement in theupcomingCaptain America: Brave New World, Evans seems content with having passed the mantle to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson. He emphasized his deep connection to the role of Steve Rogers and his cautious approach to revisiting the character. Evans stated:
“It’s tough, because look, I love that role deeply. He means so much to me, and I really do. I think there’s more Steve Rogers stories to tell, sure. But at the same time, I’m very, very precious with it. I’d become, you know, it’s like this little shiny thing that I have that I love so much, and I just don’t want to mess up in any way.”
As Chris Evans continues to explore new opportunities in his career, his interest in the fantasy genre and his thoughtful reflection on his iconic role as Captain America highlight his versatility and commitment to storytelling. With the support of fellow actors and fans, it will be intriguing to see where his creative pursuits lead him next.
