Chris Evans Would ‘Love’ to Star in ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot: ‘Easier Sell’ Than Captain America Return

Chris Evans hopes the third time might be the charm for playing Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch in “Fantastic Four,” 17 years after he first burst into flames in the 2005 comic book film.Evans told MTV News that after also starring in the sequel film “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” in 2007, he would love to give Johnny Storm a proper modern-day MCU portrayal.“God, wouldn’t that be great?” Evans said in a video interview.

“Wouldn’t that be great? No, no one’s ever come to me about that.

I mean, I don’t exactly look the same anymore.

That was 15, almost 20 years ago.

Oh my God, I’m old.

But I really love that character, but I think…aren’t they doing something now with Fantastic Four?”Jon Watts was set to helm a “Fantastic Four” reboot, but since exited to lead “Star Wars” Disney+ spin-off

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