[This story contained spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine.]
When Ryan Reynolds offered Chris Evans the opportunity to make a surprise cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine, he jumped at the chance.
The actor recently opened up to People magazine about getting to reprise his Fantastic Four character Johnny Storm/Human Torch in the record-making Marvel movie, currently playing in theaters.
“It was a couple years ago and I got a text from Ryan, we’re buddies,” Evans recalled. “He just said, ‘Listen, if you don’t like this idea, no worries whatsoever. But I have something that could really bring the house down and would let you play a character from your past.’”
The Ghosted star continued, “I mean, honestly, I would do anything Ryan asked. He gave me a great cameo in Free Guy already, and I just trust him completely. So the chance to be Johnny again, I couldn’t pass up. I loved it. It was fun to shoot, fun to watch, all of it.”
Though Evans is more recognized for his role as Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his latest appearance as Johnny Storm came nearly two decades after he first debuted the superhero in 2005’s Fantastic Four. He also starred in 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
The Avengers actor also scored a second appearance in the Shawn Levy-directed movie after the credits, which saw Evans giving an expletive-filled monologue. Ahead of filming the Deadpool & Wolverine scene, he said Reynolds actually offered him some additional help, but he declined.
“Ryan was like, ‘Listen, if we need cue cards…’ and I was like, ‘Cue cards? I’m showing up off-book,’” Evans recounted. “I don’t get to say dialogue like this. Trust me. I’m going to enjoy every second of this. Memorized.”
Earlier this week, Evans took to his Instagram Story to show his appreciation for Levy, Reynolds and Hugh Jackman for “letting me be a part of such an incredible movie.” He added in the post, “Playing Johnny again was a dream come true and he’ll always have a special place in my heart.”
