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Chris Evans is Captain America. At least he was, and fans of the MCU can be forgiven for never accepting any other actor as the flag-bearing superhero. However, recent reports have suggested that theSnowpiercerstar is now set to return to the MCU, but in a different role.
Recent reports hint at his return inAvengers: Doomsday, but not as the iconic Captain America or Johnny Storm. Instead, Evans is rumored to embodyNomad, fulfilling a prophecy hinted at duringAvengers: Infinity War.
Chris Evans was always supposed to take on the role of Nomad
The news of Chris Evans taking on the mantle of Nomad inAvengers: Doomsdaystems from insider Jeff Sneider, who shared the information onThe Hot Micpodcast. (via The Direct) Nomad, an alternate identity of Steve Rogers, debuted in Marvel Comics’Captain America #180in 1974. Disillusioned by his government, Rogers abandons his Captain America title to fight for justice on his own terms.
Although fans speculated that Steve Rogers’ rugged appearance and stripped-down costume inAvengers: Infinity Warsymbolized Nomad, co-director Joe Russo had clarified:
Some people suspected he may be Nomad… I wouldn’t say that he is exactly Nomad, but he is the spirit of that character.
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If the rumors are true,Avengers: Doomsdaywill officially bring the Nomad identity to life for the first time, expanding Steve Rogers andChris Evans‘ legacy beyond Captain America.
How will the MCU chart Chris Evans return?
The plot details forAvengers: Doomsdayremain under wraps, but speculation is rife about how Nomad will fit into the larger narrative. The last time audiences saw Steve Rogers, he had traveled back in time to live a peaceful life with Peggy Carter. Whether Nomad will emerge as a multiversal variant or the same Rogers from Earth-616 remains unclear.
The inclusion of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom inAvengers: Doomsdayadds further intrigue. The dynamic between Downey’s Doom and Evans’ Nomad promises an emotional depth, especially considering the legacy of Tony Stark and Rogers’ iconic friendship.
Fans also wonder if Nomad will align with the Avengers or Doom’s faction, potentially introducing making him more of a villain, than a hero.Avengers: Doomsdayis set to premiere on June 10, 2025, as the first chapter of Marvel’s Multiverse Saga conclusion.
Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Rishabh Bhatnagar is an Entertainment and pop culture journalist/editor with Fandom Wire. He has more than 6 years of experience working for multiple major platforms and is himself an avid consumer of worthwhile content. A natural storyteller, Rishabh has a unique way with words and is always looking to improve, as a storyteller, writer, and a journalist.
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