Captain America star Chris Evans has said he isn't returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Avengers Doomsday or any other film, despite reports to the contrary. Evans told Esquire that a report from Deadline,

Chris Evans seemingly contradicted reports that he would return as Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, in the next 'Avengers' movie, saying about the casting rumors, 'That’s not true, though. This always happens.

In an interview with Esquire, Mackie stated he was unaware of Evans’ return and had spoken to him weeks prior, during which Evans claimed to be “happily retired” from Marvel. Mackie only learned of the report when his manager informed him, and he confirmed he has not seen a script for the film.