Chris Evans’ role in Avengers: Infinity War was prefixed for consideration as a cameo. That way, Marvel saved money.
In a lengthy article published by The Hollywood Reporterthe media spoke about the details of the payment of Marvel Studios to the creators of the various characters used in the movies. Among the new information, there was an interesting detail. was related to Avengers: Infinity War Y Captain Americathe character of Chris Evans.
The Hollywood Reporter explained that “if a character appears for less than 15 percent of screen time, that’s considered a cameo“. This includes Chris Evans’ role as Captain America in Avengers: Infinity War. The Sentinel of Liberty barely has 7 minutes and 30 seconds. That makes a total of 6 percent of the Marvel Studios film’s running time.
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“Another way Marvel Studios reduces payouts is by classifying some movie appearances as cameos. According to sources, if a character appears for less than 15 percent of screen time, that’s considered a cameo. And therefore its creators are owed less money. By that standard, The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), a key character in Captain America: Civil War, would be considered a cameo. He appeared for 22 minutes (just under 15 percent) of the film’s 2 hour and 23 minute run. The same thing happens with Captain America (Chris Evans) in Avengers: Infinity War, since he appeared for less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds”.
It is likely that many find it a bit ridiculous to see that something like the appearance of Chris Evans in Avengers: Infinity War be considered a cameo. After all, she has a significant weight in the plot and is decisive in many aspects of the narrative. According to the logic imposed by The Hollywood Reporter report, almost every character from Marvel Studios could be considered a cameo in these films. Perhaps the only one who would be saved would be Thanosthe character of Josh Brolin.