Warning: This article contains spoilers fromDeadpool & Wolverine.

“It was always going to be that, and it was non-negotiable.”

Evans previously cameo-ed in Levy’sFree Guy, which also starred Reynolds.

Chris Evans in Fantastic Four

Chris returned as Johnny Storm/the Human Torch in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’.Getty; Everett

Now, inDeadpool & Wolverine, the former Captain America star reprises his role of Johnny Storm, a.k.a.

the Human Torch from the Fox-era Fantastic Four movies.

TheDeadpool & Wolverinepost-credits scene, however, vindicates Deadpool.

(L-R): Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2024 MARVEL.

Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman’s Logan in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’.Marvel

Gone is the righteous nobility and cleanliness of Captain America."

“This is a Boston-inflected, Chris Evans-inspired Johnny Storm,” Levy continues.

“I feel like it’s more Chris than the original Chris Evans.

Chris Evans at “Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25, 2024 in San Diego, California.

Chris Evans at Comic-Con’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ panel in Hall H.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Chris is a Boston boy.

“Ryan’s a buddy,” Evans explained at the time.

I said, ‘Oh my God!

His self-awareness makes him almost invincible.”

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“Those were a big chapter of my life.

“I had done a couple movies at that point, but nothing at that level.

These careers are little milestones, little corners that you round.

I loved working with the people that were on that film.

I loved the role.

It was nothing but love and affection for that time.”