Chris Evans Originally Turned Down the Chance to Audition for ‘Captain America’ Due to His Anxiety

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Chris Evans almost let fear get in the way of the opportunity to play Captain America. The 38-year-old actor opened up to 's podcast about his challenging mental state ahead of taking on the role of the iconic shield-wielding superhero.

While shooting 2010's, Evans found himself overwhelmed with anxiety. «It was the first time I started having mini panic attacks on set,» Evans said. «I really started to think, 'I'm not sure if this [acting] is the right thing for me, I'm not sure if I'm feeling as healthy as I should be feeling.'»After playing Johnny Storm in the and the sequel for Marvel, the superhero franchise reached out to Evans again about auditioning for the role of Steve Rogers, a.k.a.