Chris Evans has several times refused to audition for the role as Captain America in the franchise of the same name because he suffered from extreme panic attacks. The actor was afraid that the attention and fame would destroy him mentally.
Evans was able to sign for nine films with Marvel and discussed with his manager how positively it would affect his career, but decided to abandon his manager’s disappointment.
38-year-old Evans first had panic attacks while working on the set of Puncture, he says in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter. “Then I really started to think: I don’t know if acting is right for me. I don’t think I feel as good as I should.”
In the end, Robert Downey jr, who can be seen in the Marvel movies as Iron Man, persuaded him. At the time, the actors were not only close friends, but also shared an agent and a therapist. Evans discussed the proposal, which in the meantime amounted to more money for fewer films, with Downey jr.
“It was the best choice I could have made, and I am still thankful to Kevin Fiege (Marvel chief, ed.) Every day for keeping it up and coming back to me. If I’m honest, none of my fears have ever been become a reality, “said Evans.
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