Chris Evans refused to play Captain America for this reason

If you thought Chris Evans was the best aspect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe then you have Robert Downey Jr. to thank for that.

It's hard to imagine anyone else playing Captain America across 11 films in the MCU and the actor perfectly portrayed the shy but stoic superhero.

But it took a bit of convincing for him to accept the role.turned down the offer a few times before Downey Jr. stepped in to get him to sign on.

According to Vanity Fair, Iron Man said the role could 'expand his opportunities as an actor, not constrict them'.

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