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When it comes to making decisions in the film industry, actors hold the power to shape their careers with the projects they choose. This was evident in the case of Chris Evans, who narrowly avoided a potential disaster by declining the opportunity to star in the sci-fi movieInfinite. The film, which had an intriguing storyline but turned out to be one of the biggest flops of the year. Evans’ prior commitment saved him from being associated with the film’s failure and potentially impacting his career negatively.
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Chris Evans’ Busy Schedule Saved Him From Working In TheInfinite
Infinite, released in 2021, is an American science fiction action film helmed by director Antoine Fuqua. The movie is based on D. Eric Maikranz’s 2009 novel,The Reincarnationist Papers. The story primarily takes place in present-day New York City and revolves around Evan McCauley (played by Mark Wahlberg), a diagnosed schizophrenic who has grappled with what he believes are mental health challenges since his teenage years. The film explores Evan’s journey as he discovers his true identity and unravels a world of reincarnated warriors and the battle for humanity’s salvation.
Infinite, with its promise of reincarnated warriors saving humanity, surely seemed like an exciting addition to the science fiction genre. However, the film failed to live up to expectations, receiving a dismal 17% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s lead role was initially offered toChris Evansbut the packed schedule of theCaptain America: Civil Warstar prevented him from working in the film and the role subsequently went toMark Wahlberg.
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Critics Believe That Mark Wahlberg Should Not Star In Sci-fi Projects Anymore
TheTransformers: Age of Extinctionstar’s decision to star inInfinitedid not bode well for his career. Critics heavily criticized his performance in the film, with some even suggesting that he should never appear in a science fiction movie again. The New York Times listed Infinite as one of the worst films of 2021. The movie received three Golden Raspberry Award nominations, including one for Wahlberg as Worst Actor. The overall reception ofInfiniteand Wahlberg’s performance was scathing, adding to the disappointment surrounding the film.
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Chris Evans’ decision to pass on Infinite allowed him to avoid being associated with its failure and instead pursued a hit project. On the other hand, Mark Wahlberg, despite delivering compelling performances in the past and enjoying a successful track record in the sci-fi genre, couldn’t save the poor reception ofInfinite.The Departedstar garnered significant criticism for his poor performance in the film, adding a massive flop to his filmography.
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