“But otherwise, it’s junk food”: 43-Year-Old Chris Evans’ Diet After Retirement From Captain America Role is Not as Superhero as You Think It Is

The Marvel superhero phase where Iron Man and Captain America reigned supreme was glorious. Fans loved the camaraderie of the superheroes who eventually went on to become the Avengers. Both Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans have portrayed their respective roles for a long time, but they knew it was time to say goodbye after Avengers: Endgame.

However, fans were not done with the two actors, and neither was Marvel Studios. Downey Jr. is making his comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom. On the other hand, Marvel brought Evans back for Deadpool & Wolverine where he played his first Marvel role – Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four.

Chris Evans’ diet reflects the role he signs on to play

In Deadpool & Wolverine, amidst the vast plethora of cameos was Chris Evans as Johnny Storm from the Fantastic Four. He got back into the role effortlessly and looked great while doing it. While it was not necessarily the buff figure he maintained as Captain America, Evans was in shape to play Storm.

Recently, Evans joined Entertainment Tonight to celebrate National Mutt Day and spoke about his love for his dog Dodger. He further shed light on his fitness regime and diet that he undertakes to play a role. Evans said,

If the film I’m working on requires a certain level of fitness, then the diet will reflect that, but otherwise, it’s junk food.

Evans proves that he too loves to eat what his heart desires. He can leave his favorite foods only when a role demands so. Otherwise, the actor prefers to enjoy his food as much as he enjoys his pet dog’s company. He loves to go on hikes with his dog and embark on other outdoor excursions. Evans added,

It’s a lot of love, and a lot of exercise. Dodger leads a very active lifestyle. … He is a big part of the cardio. You know, he loves going on big hikes and rollerblading. Even though he’s 10 years old, he hasn’t lost a step! I keep waiting for his battery to start to dwindle a bit, but our hikes are over an hour every day.

Evans and his love for his dog has never been a secret. From his social media feed to his interviews with famous platforms, he never shies away from praising Dodger and sharing how he pushes the actor to be better. Evans loves exercising with his pal, no matter what movie role he is preparing for.

Chris Evans’ Upcoming Projects

Evans has no dearth of opportunities and projects that can further his career. After the end of his stint as Captain America, he has freed his time to focus on other, more diverse projects in various genres. His next movie is set to be Red One along with Dwayne Johnson. It is reportedly a Christmas flick where they have to finish a mission in a race against time situation.

Another movie featuring Evans is Materialists which also stars Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal. The images from the production phase have gone viral on social media as the three actors filmed scenes in New York. Celine Song’s directorial venture will feature a love triangle that gets super complicated. The release date for the movie has not been finalized yet.

Red One releases on November 15, 2024.