Chris Evansis an actor who’s managed to gather a wide collection of roles throughout his career.
And of course, we can’t forget his status asan underrated rom-com king.
But there’s one film that manages to be a standout in Evans' filmography:Gifted.
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In fact, it’s thanks to Evans thatGiftedworks as well as it does.
What Is Gifted About?
But trouble rears its head when Frank’s mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) enters the picture.
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Speaking of mathematical miracles,Giftedactually utilized the help of a former childhood prodigyin crafting its story.
Webb had read an article aboutJordan Ellenberg,who had displayed mathematical talent during his youth.
“I was… the math security blanket for the production.”
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His presence helps lend a fair bit of legitimacy toGifted.
This darkly comic take on comic book mythology allowed Evans to act against throw in.
It didn’t hurt thatEvans and Slate were datingaround the timeGiftedwas filming.
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The relationship may not have lasted, but the passion between the two was certainly on the screen.
