Chris Evans didn’t exactly jump at the chance to play Captain America, even though it’s his meatiest role to date.  Having played The Human Torch in the Fantastic Four features, Evans knew taking the part would upset its share of Marvel Universe enthusiasts (like me!).

Plus, taking on Marvel’s most iconic superhero is not exactly an easy gig.  Click on the media bar below to hear Evans why he initially said “no” to Captain America: The First Avenger (he mentions director Joe Johnston and Marvel head Kevin Feige in the clip).

Captain America: The First Avenger, co-starring Tommy Lee Jones and Hayley Atwell, opens Friday.

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