The Claim is TRUE! This is a verified story from 2019, confirmed by both Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans themselves during interviews with Variety.
What Happened?
During the Avengers: Endgame press tour in May 2019, Marvel and Disney deliberately kept Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans separated for interviews. The reason? They were "too childish" together and couldn't stay on topic!
Direct Quotes from the Actors
Chris Hemsworth (Variety Interview, May 2019):
"With Chris Evans, I have a real brotherly bond. I think they wouldn't pair us up on this press tour, because we just spend the whole time screwing around and none of it is on topic."
Chris Evans (Variety Interview, May 2019):
"Which is such bulls—! We had too much fun together, and truly like kids in school, we were separated because we weren't getting s— done."
Why They're So Close
The two actors have an incredibly deep friendship that goes back over a decade:
They met about 10 years before Endgame at a New York club and stayed out until 7 AM talking.
Evans described Hemsworth as "like a brother" to him.
Both had similar experiences entering the Marvel Universe—nervous, timid, uncertain—which created a strong bond.
Evans has publicly stated Hemsworth was incredibly helpful during his standalone Captain America films when he was dealing with pressure and anxiety.
The Future Buddy Comedy Dream
Both actors expressed their desire to team up for an '80s buddy comedy film where they could shed their iconic superhero personas. As Evans said:
"I would love to do one of those '80s buddy comedies, where we could shed the characters we are known for."
This never happened, but fans would absolutely watch it!
Timeline & Key Points
Date | Event |
|---|---|
~2009 | Chris Hemsworth & Chris Evans first meet |
2012-2019 | Work together across multiple Marvel films |
May 2019 | Admit to being "separated" during Avengers: Endgame press |
2025 | Still considered best friends in the MCU |
This story became a viral internet sensation because:
It's genuinely funny and relatable (like school friends being separated by teachers)
It shows the authentic brotherhood between two major actors
Marvel confirmed it, making it officially true
Both actors owned it with humorous honesty instead of denying it
