Ioan Gruffudd expressed joy and nostalgia upon seeing Chris Evans as Johnny Storm again.
Evans' cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine was a brief but memorable return to the character.
Gruffudd praised Evans' portrayal of Human Torch as iconic, alongside his role as Captain America.
The original Fantastic Four cast members have expressed openness to returning to the MCU in future projects, such as Avengers: Doomsday.
Why this matters: Chris Evans' reprisal of Johnny Storm highlights the enduring popularity of the original Fantastic Four movies and the potential for more legacy character appearances in the MCU. It also underscores the strong bond among the original cast members.
Following the successful opening weekend of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Chris Evans' return as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine has sparked excitement among fans. Ioan Gruffudd's positive reaction reflects the camaraderie shared during the filming of the original Fantastic Four movies.
Evans' cameo, though brief, served as a nostalgic reminder of his earlier superhero role, which Gruffudd considers just as iconic as Captain America. The scene, where Storm's skin is ripped off by Cassandra Nova, was a memorable, albeit short-lived, return for the actor.
With the MCU exploring the multiverse, there is growing speculation about the original Fantastic Four cast potentially returning for Avengers: Doomsday. Both Gruffudd and Jessica Alba have expressed interest in reprising their roles. The appearance of Fox's X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday further fuels this possibility. Kevin Feige's comments on the differing Fantastic Four ships in Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic Four: First Steps also leave the door open for a multiverse version of the team to appear.
Q: Will Chris Evans play Captain America again?
Chris Evans has stated he is not planning to reprise his role as Steve Rogers/Captain America.
Q: Will the original Fantastic Four cast appear in Avengers: Doomsday?
While not confirmed, Ioan Gruffudd and Jessica Alba have expressed interest in returning, and the multiverse nature of the film leaves the possibility open.
Chris Evans' reprisal of Johnny Storm was a hit with both fans and his former co-stars. The original Fantastic Four cast members are open to returning to the MCU, especially with the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. The multiverse opens up exciting possibilities for legacy characters to make a comeback.
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