Chris Evans has voiced his enthusiasm for sharing the stage with fellow Marvel actor Sebastian Stan, sparking excitement about a possible theater collaboration between the two stars. Evans made these remarks during a recent conversation, highlighting his ongoing interest in performing live alongside his Marvel co-star.
Evans Names Stan as His Chosen Stage Partner
During an interview with MTV’s Josh Horowitz, Chris Evans stated that he is eager to join Sebastian Stan on stage, revealing his strong desire for a theatrical partnership. According to Horowitz, Stan has also expressed interest, often teasing Evans about performing together. In fact, during a 2024 appearance on the Happy, Sad & Confused podcast, Stan encouraged fans to urge Evans to consider a play with him.
Despite Stan’s public enthusiasm, Evans acknowledged certain doubts about Stan’s true readiness to commit. Evans remarked that every time he reached out about a stage project, Stan would indicate he was “a little busy,” raising the question of how soon such a team-up could realistically occur.
Evans has openly addressed the dynamic between them, explaining the interplay of joking as well as genuine interest that characterizes their exchanges.
“I’m like, ‘Seb, stop using me in the press. Because I’m ready to get on stage with you,”
Evans said. —Evans, Actor
He further commented on Stan’s impressive career, noting the actor’s Oscar-nominated talent and current busy schedule filled with numerous projects. Evans emphasized the demanding nature of theater, where extensive time is spent with one’s scene partner.
“You’re with the person all day, every day. So I would… kill to do it,”
he added. —Evans, Actor
Previous Theater Experience and Professional Respect
Both actors bring stage experience to the table. Chris Evans made his Broadway debut in 2018’s Lobby Hero, earning praise for his performance. Sebastian Stan is no stranger to theater either, having appeared in the Broadway revival of Picnic in 2013 and in Talk Radio back in 2007.
Earlier this year, Evans discussed Stan’s work outside of Marvel during an interview with Vanity Fair. Evans acknowledged Stan’s bold choices and willingness to take creative risks.
“He takes big swings. When that Trump movie was kicking around, I remember thinking, I wonder who is going to take this job?”
he said. —Evans, Actor
Evans observed the challenges surrounding such roles, especially when a project is complex or potentially controversial. Regarding Stan’s decision, Evans explained,
“It’s just got so many strings attached to it. And I was so unsurprised when I heard it was Sebastian.”
—Evans, Actor
Looking Ahead to a Possible Theater Collaboration
Although both Evans and Stan have expressed interest in working together on stage, practical barriers such as hectic schedules and ongoing commitments have so far delayed their reunion in the theater world. Their mutual admiration and prior theater experience suggest that their potential team-up would be eagerly received by fans and could bring a new dimension to their careers beyond their Marvel collaborations.
As both continue with demanding film and television work, their expressed wish to collaborate in theater has become a topic of interest among fans, fellow actors, and the broader entertainment community, leaving many curious about when—if ever—this highly anticipated stage partnership might become a reality.
