Strong said he auditioned for this part when he was “broke” and “needed money.”

He said he considered taking the role but ultimately chose to pass.

The Times also spoke to Chris Evans, who played Captain America.

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He said Strong’s story is representative of how Hollywood is “so unpredictable.”

As for Captain America,Evans is retiring the shield, passing it to Anthony Mackie.

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