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Chris Evans teams up with Dwayne Johnson on an action-packed mission to save Santa Claus in Red One!
Extra’s Mona Kosar Abdi spoke with Chris at the premiere in New York on Monday night, praising the “incredible” experience.
Chris said of Dwayne, “He’s a force of nature. He works so hard and puts the audience first in a way I’ve never seen before, so it was a real honor.”
Evans also reflected on making a different kind of holiday film, saying, “Being in a Christmas movie was a dream come true for me. I love this genre and grew up with Christmas movies. “So it was special to have a Christmas movie on my desk.” I had no choice but to jump. ”
Mona also spoke with Chris’ co-star Lucy Liu, who had great things to say about working with Chris and Dwayne.
Liu said, “First of all, they’re so funny. They’re so lovable, obviously incredibly handsome, so genuine human beings, so kind. Working with them is… It was like a dream come true.”
The film required Lucy to do some action, which she said she wasn’t expecting. “They were like, ‘You don’t have to do anything, you’re just a boss lady,’ and then all of a sudden I start fighting and I’m like, ‘This is kind of a thrill,'” she said. recalled. ”
Dwayne and Chris have both been named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, and Lucy said she’s voting for castmate JK Simmons for this year’s title!
She replied: “He’s a really hot Santa… very smart, handsome, healthy, kind. All of those things are sexy to me, and he’s very funny.”
“Red One” will be available on Netflix starting November 15th.
