Chris Evans hints that he's no longer Captain America

From Digital Spy

The rumours have been going around since Captain America: Civil War that Chris Evans would take up a new superhero identity for Avengers: Infinity War.

Steve Rogers was expected to turn to his comic book alter ego Nomad after turning his back on his government, and now Evans and Winter Solider actor Sebastian Stan seem to be hinted that this is indeed the case.

On the photo of a signed Captain America shield posted on Instagram, both actors included 'Nomad' beneath their signatures.

This isn't the first time that Stan has referenced the superhero. The question is whether they are just teasing us or confirming those rumours.

Our first looks at Evans in Infinity War have shown him with a beard and wearing his stealth suit from Captain America: The Winter Soldier rather than his standard blue, white and red threads.

He also abandoned his shield at the end of Civil War after his showdown with Iron Man, so it is fair to assume that he might not be identifying as Captain America any more.

Nomad was the role Steve initially took on in the '70s after becoming disillusioned with the US government.

Whether he does start calling himself 'Nomad' or not, we can rest assured that he probably won't be donning the hero's 'striking' comic book costume.

Directors Anthony and Joe Russo recently wrapped shooting after a year of working back-to-back on Infinity War and Avengers 4.

Robert Downey Jr, Josh Brolin, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Elizabeth Olsen, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt and Karen Gillan are among the many, many Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy stars who will also feature in the movie.

Avengers: Infinity War will be released in the UK on April 27, 2018, and in the US on May 4, 2018, with the untitled sequel following in 2019.

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