Chris Evans retired from the Marvel Cinematic Universe for good after Avengers: Endgame in 2019. Yet, his charismatic portrayal of Captain America continues to create ripples among the fandom, particularly the ‘spectacular’ physique he built up for the role. Undergoing an extensive workout regimen along with 12-14 hours of daily shoots, the actor’s physical transformation is one of the best Hollywood has ever witnessed.
But one look at him now makes it hard to believe he is the same actor who showed off his bicep bulge while dragging a helicopter in Captain America: Civil War. Even fans are shocked to see how much weight Evans has lost since his Marvel retirement.
Chris Evans Looks Unrecognizable After Marvel Retirement
Chris Evans‘ brilliant transformation for his MCU role is famous for being one of the best in the Marvel universe. Even now, fans continue to talk and discuss his physique for the role, trying to follow the rigorous fitness regimen to achieve a similar body. Unlike other actors, Evans ate without counting the calories, trying to gain as much weight as possible (see Men’s Health).
However, the actor looks completely different now compared to his days as Captain America. Recently, a few clips of him from the sets of his next film, Materialists, went viral across the internet. In the rom-com starring Dakota Johnson, Evans appears too lean and skinny, devoid of the muscles that he had previously gained for his Marvel role.
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While Evans’ dedication towards his Marvel role is commendable, he does deserve a break after the extreme effort he put in to transform into Captain America. Furthermore, it is possible that the actor lost the extra weight due to the role requirements of his next flick instead of a personal choice.
But whatever it may be, there is no denying that even after shedding his Captain America physique, Chris Evans looks every bit as handsome as he did during his Marvel days.
Fans React to Chris Evans’ Drastic Physical Transformation
Chris Evans’ next role is opposite Dakota Johnson in the upcoming Celine Song film, Materialists. Said to be a romantic comedy, the filming of the flick recently wrapped up, but fans cannot get hold of how different Evans looks compared to his Marvel days. Appearing more leaner and skinnier, one might even say he doesn’t look like the same actor who went above and beyond to embody Captain America.
As clips from the shoot went viral, fans across the internet showed concern for the actor, while others remarked on his changed appearance.
What happened to the muscles but still handsome as always. -@galavant_world
He looks so different, he’s aged so much. What happened… -@bashful_dandelion
He looks very thin. Probably for the role…. -@runninluver
Captain America left being a superhero for a corporate job we get it.. It’s hard to save the world. -@raevenusvillegas
It’s so crazy to see him just lean and a natural build because he doesn’t have to be so bulked to play Cap anymore. He looks good! -@aydiamond7
Wow he got off the juice and just shrank. -@jvsenor619
