Chris Evans and Josh Brolin Are Battling It Out to See Who Can Play the Most Comic Book Characters — Can You Name Them All?

Chris Evans’s journey in the MCU as Captain America was nothing short of epic. He started with a stand-alone film and went on to become one of the franchise’s most pivotal characters, ultimately retiring in Endgame after choosing to live out his days with Peggy in the past. Regardless of what Evans does in the future, Captain America will always be one of his most iconic roles.

Meanwhile, Josh Brolin has also had an extensive career in comic book movies, with Thanos being his most notable role, although far from his only one. Unlike Evans, whose transition into the world of comic books was expected, Brolin, known for his more serious and complex roles, brought an unexpected and valuable presence to the superhero genre.

So, while it’s clear that both Evans and Brolin have portrayed a fair share of comic book characters, the question remains: who has played more? Think you know the answer? Read on to find out!

Before we dive in, you might be wondering what sparked this report in the first place. Like many things these days, it all started with a tweet, and here it is:

As the tweet suggests, Josh Brolin currently holds the record for the most comic book characters portrayed in movies, having played four so far. He took on the role of Jonah Hex, a DC Comics character, and appeared as a young Agent K in a “Men in Black” film (yes, “Men in Black” is based on a six-issue comic book series).

Of course, he’s well-known for playing Thanos in the MCU and Cable in Fox’s X-Men universe. Recently, rumors have circulated that Brolin has been unofficially cast as Hal Jordan in James Gunn’s DCU, which would mark his fifth comic book role.

However, there is another actor who appears to have surpassed Brolin’s supposed record.

Chris Evans has actually portrayed eight different comic book characters. He played Johnny Storm in the original “Fantastic Four” movies and “Deadpool & Wolverine,” voiced Casey Jones from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” portrayed Lucas Lee in “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” and Nick Grant in “Push” (a character later integrated into the comics).

He also played Jake Jensen in “The Losers,” Curtis Everett in “Snowpiercer,” and, of course, Steve Rogers/Captain America in the MCU. Additionally, he played a version of Loki disguised as Captain America in the MCU.

So, even if Brolin takes on the role of Hal Jordan, Chris Evans, with his eight comic book character appearances, remains at the top of the list!

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