Actor Chris Evans has denied his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for . He called himself a "happy retired man," reported The Hollywood Reporter. Evans recently had a conversation with Esquire magazine as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.

Chris Evans seemingly contradicted reports that he would return as Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, in the next 'Avengers' movie, saying about the casting rumors, 'That’s not true, though. This always happens.

In an interview with Esquire, Mackie stated he was unaware of Evans’ return and had spoken to him weeks prior, during which Evans claimed to be “happily retired” from Marvel. Mackie only learned of the report when his manager informed him, and he confirmed he has not seen a script for the film.