I thought actors were supposed to be able to adapt themselves to different roles, but apparently “Avengers” star Chris Evans is wired differently. The actor, who was dubbed “the progressive Captain America” by The Hollywood Reporter, said he’d have a very difficult time playing the role of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in a film. Why? Because Brady is a supporter of Donald Trump, somebody Evans refers to as the “dumb s*it” president.
In an interview, Evans explains the dilemma he had faced since learning Brady is a Trump fan. “I’m just hoping he’s one of those guys that maybe supported him and now regrets it,” Evans said. “Maybe he thought it was going to be different — and even that bothers me — but maybe there’s a chance now he just thinks Trump’s an absolute dumb s*it, which he is.”
“If he doesn’t, if he’s still on that Trump train, I might have to cut ties. It’s really tough.” Evans added that he’d have to pull off some sort of “mental gymnastics” to be able to play the role.
Will this presidential election be the most important in American history?
First of all, why would he think that a movie about Tom Brady – NFL legend – would focus on his politics in any way, shape, or form? Second, if you can’t act like a person who thinks like Brady – which is roughly half the country – then how good of an actor are you in the first place?
I’m sure Tom Brady stays up at night worrying over this https://t.co/momy7g8W8q
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 27, 2019
The closest he’d have to get to being political in the Brady movie is if they recreate this Super Bowl play called “Reagan” – a 4-yard run to the right when the score was 3-0.
How right-wing can the Patriots get?
They have a play called "REAGAN."
It means run to THE RIGHT.
No joke. Watch!
(Also their QB, Coach & owner are all Trump supporters & Brady had a MAGA hat in his locker)
🇺🇸LOVE THIS TEAM 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/QMsUO4TJdL
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 4, 2019
