Though Chris Evans has suggested he’ll be hanging up Captain America’s shield following the next Avengers movie, one of its directors says otherwise.

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In an interview with USA Today Avengers 4 co-director Joe Russo referenced a tweet Evans sent out where he said goodbye to Captain America. Russo said, "I think it was more emotional for him than it was us only because he’s not done yet. And I won’t explain what that means, but the audience will soon understand what I’m talking about.”In his original comment , Evans said that when filming wrapped on Avengers 4, it was “an emotional day to say the least,” noting the eight years he’s played Captain America. "To everyone in front of the camera, behind the camera, and in the audience, thank you for the memories! Eternally grateful.” Evans previously said in an interview that he would likely not be renewing his contract with Marvel Studios following Avengers 4.Elsewhere in the interview, Russo says the film is about halfway through the editorial process and, as it stands, is around three hours long in its unfinished state: the same length reported earlier this month. As Avengers 4 nears completion, the Russo brothers have been busy working on the film, but also had the time to reunite with other MCU directors on the set of Star Wars: The Mandalorian.For more on Avengers 4, read about how the late, great Stan Lee already filmed his cameo for the movie , and how the film will include flashbacks and at least one surprise return character.

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