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Chris Evans Revives Human Torch Role, Thrills Former Co-Star Gruffudd
2 Aug
Summary
- Chris Evans reprised his role as Johnny Storm/Human Torch
- Evans' cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine came 5 years after his last Avengers film
- Ioan Gruffudd, who played Mr. Fantastic, expressed joy at seeing his old co-star back
As the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, continues to draw crowds, some fans have been revisiting the earlier Fantastic Four films from the 2000s. In those movies, actors like Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis, and Chris Evans brought the iconic Marvel superhero team to life.
In a surprising turn of events, Evans, who played Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, recently reprised his role in a cameo appearance in the film Deadpool & Wolverine. This came five years after his last outing as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame. Gruffudd, who portrayed Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, expressed his delight at seeing his former co-star back in the iconic superhero role.
Gruffudd reflected on his time working on the 2005 and 2007 Fantastic Four films, noting that while the movies may not have been critical darlings, the experience was still a positive one. He believes Evans' portrayal of the Human Torch is just as important to the superhero movie landscape as his tenure as Captain America. This sentiment echoes the recent outpouring of love from Fantastic Four fans for the franchise, as evidenced by messages shared by Michael Chiklis, who played Ben Grimm/The Thing.
While the 2000s Fantastic Four lineup, as well as their counterparts from the 2015 reboot, will not be present in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, the latest incarnation of the team is set to make an appearance. Fans can also look forward to seeing some familiar faces from the Fox superhero movie era, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Channing Tatum.
