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Deadpool and Wolverine Actor: 'MCU Cameo is a Dream Come True'

Aug 01, 2024 12:26 PM

In the highly anticipated movie "Deadpool & Wolverine," Chris Evans makes a surprising return to the MCU, not as Captain America but as Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, a role he last played 17 years ago. Evans expressed his gratitude to director Shawn Levy and stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman for this opportunity. The film features numerous cameos, including Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Wesley Snipes as Blade, and Channing Tatum as Gambit. Premiering on July 26, it achieved the largest R-rated global box office opening ever, with $438.3 million in earnings and $205 million in domestic ticket sales. IGN praised the movie for its humor and unique take on superhero history, largely fueled by the performances of Reynolds and Jackman.

Is Chris Evans really reprising his role as Johnny Storm in "Deadpool & Wolverine"?n

Yes, Chris Evans makes a cameo appearance as Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, in "Deadpool & Wolverine," marking his return to the role after 17 years.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is a milestone in the MCU, intertwining different superhero universes and revisiting past characters. The combination of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine brings both action and humor, a trait that has endeared the "Deadpool" movies to fans. Additionally, the inclusion of characters from various Fox Marvel movies signifies a blending of the Marvel universes, making it a notable entry in superhero cinema.



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