Arts & Entertainment
Chris Evans Films In Worcester; Out Of Sight Of Fans
The Captain America Star was filming a scene for a new mini series "Defending Jacob" on Suffolk Street.
WORCESTER, MA — Chris Evans was in Worcester, but fans didn't get a glimpse of the Captain America star as he was filming on a closed set. The actor was shooting a scene for the Apple TV+ television miniseries “Defending Jacob." Evans stayed on the closed set on Suffolk Street.
The shoot was scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and may have featured the local bar Vincent's in the scene. According to the Worcester Telegram and Gazette Evans kept to himself between shots, staying in the bar when he could.
Even if Evans didn't make an appearance, fans were happy to have him in the city. Several took to Twitter to coerce the star out.
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On behalf of @thatse I would like to invite @ChrisEvans to stop on by the shop. We are located at 244 Park Ave in Worcester.
— Jeff (@Jeffistopheles_) April 4, 2019
Heard you’re in Worcester wyd @ChrisEvans
— cassie (@cassrileyy) April 4, 2019
*Hits a ton of traffic in Worcester today* Paul: “Hey, you see all those trucks near exit 16 today? They’re filming a TV show”. Me: “Great, which B-list actor ruined my commute?” Paul:”@ChrisEvans” Me:”...nevermind, Cap gets a pass”.
— Steve Chlapowski (@spchlapowski) April 4, 2019
A Worcester resident is also set to be an extra in the film. The Worcester Telegram and Gazette reports that the man was asked by film crews to join the scene after they saw him standing in front of Vincent's.
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