Severe anxiety: Chris Evans recently revealed that he nearly turned down Captain America and quit acting due to severe anxiety.

Big deal: The added pressure of a nine-film deal, big payday and inevitable fame almost made him pass on the role of Steve Rogers (aka Captain America) in the MCU?

The added pressure of a nine-film deal, big payday and inevitable fame almost made him pass on the role of Steve Rogers (aka Captain America) in the MCU.

On fire: He also reflected on landing another Marvel role as Johnny Storm (aka The Human Torch) in the 2005 film Fantastic Four: 'I had just been dumped and I needed it!'

He also reflected on landing another Marvel role as Johnny Storm (aka The Human Torch) in the 2005 film Fantastic Four: 'That was back when the superhero thing was just taking off

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