Chris Evans wants to retire from acting, including 'Captain America' role

Chris Evans has established himself as one of the most marketable actors of his generation thanks to the success of his films with Marvel including Captain America, The Avengers, and the upcoming sequels to both of those movies. He's also had a great career outside of Marvel, with critical acclaim and box office success. Unfortunately for his fans he's thinking about leaving the acting business for good and he hopes to start directing.

"I've known for a while I wanted to direct," Evans stated in a new interview with Variety. "But (time) never really opens up. There's another movie to do, there's another acting job. It just got to a point where I was like, you know what - I have to do this."

Evans recently said he'd take a break from acting, which made some waves in Hollywood with those worried about his Marvel franchise. But he's aware of his obligations with the company.

"If I'm acting at all, it's going to be under Marvel contract, or I'm going to be directing," he said. "I can't see myself pursuing acting strictly outside of what I'm contractually obligated to do." 

Above, we mentioned that Evans has garnered plenty of praise for his films outside of the Marvel universe, but some have been financial flops. He admits that it doesn't feel good to have them fail.

"No one sees my good little movies, man," he said.

You can read the entire Variety profile on Captain America himself by clicking right here!