Captain America star, Chris Evans, might not renew his contract with MCU

Captain America himself, Chris Evans, may bow out of the MCU following Avengers: Infinity War and it’s as-yet-untitled sequel. the report simply highlights that by the time Avengers 4 crashes into theaters in 2019, Evans will have fulfilled his current Marvel contract.

Of course, there’s always a chance he and the powers that be over at Marvel will negotiate some form of extension. As Captain America: Civil War proved, both Downey Jr. and Chris Evans are considered two bankable pillars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, going by this recent Esquire profile, it would seem that the latter actor is ready to hang up the shield once and for all.

It’s by no means set in stone, of course, but assuming Chris Evans does part ways with Cap, it opens up some intriguing possibilities. For one, Marvel could very well take cues from the comics and allow Bucky Barnes to supplant Evans in the title role.