Chris Evans hails Johnny Storm return in Deadpool and Wolverine 'dream come true'
Chris Evans had the best time portraying Johnny Storm again in the MCU.
Chris Evans says playing Johnny Storm/Human Torch again in 'Deadpool and Wolverine' was "a dream come true".
The 43-year-old Marvel star - who is also known for playing Captain America in the MCU - was thrilled to get to play the 'Fantastic Four' co-founder again in the blockbuster and has thanked Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and director Shawn Levy for making an "incredible movie".
Sharing a snap of the four of them on set, Chris wrote on his Instagram Story: "Thank you to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy for letting me be a part of such an incredible movie!
"They're three of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.
"Special thank you to Ryan for making it all happen.
"Playing Johnny again was a dream come true and he'll always have a special place in my heart."
Chris played the superhero in 2005’s 'Fantastic Four' and 'Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer' in 2007.
'Deadpool and Wolverine' also features cameos from Channing Tatum (Remy LeBeau / Gambit), Tom Holland's brother Harry Holland (Haroldpool) and Wrexham footballer Paul Mullin (Welshpool).
Meanwhile, Ryan just hailed Channing as a "once-in-a-generation talent".
He wrote on X: "Imagine having a front row seat to this guy. He’s not only a once in a generation talent but a genuinely GOOD man. I know what it feels like to WILL a character into existence and Chan did just that. Then he put the most vivid/authentic version of the character onscreen. (sic)"
Earlier this week, Channing admitted that he owes Ryan a debt of gratitude.
The Hollywood star took to Instagram to praise his showbiz pal, thanking Ryan for believing in him.
Channing wrote on Instagram: "I sat in the audience when Ryan showed his first peek of Deadpool 1 to the world and I think I ran back stage right after and found him and I think I just hugged him and was like holy s*** you did it man. It’s perfect. I didn’t know him really at all back then. But since then I can say that there is almost no one that has had my back in this industry more than Ryan. I thought I had lost Gambit forever. But he fought for me and Gambit. I will owe him probably forever. Cause I’m not sure how I could ever do something that would be equal to what this has meant to me. I love ya buddy. (sic)"
The 'Magic Mike' star is proud to appear in the new 'Deadpool' movie.
He said: "All things happen for a reason. I’m so grateful to be in this movie. It’s a masterpiece in my opinion."
