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Chris Evans Dodges Disaster as Wahlberg Takes Infinite Lead

11/30/2025

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Chris Evans withdrew from the 2021 sci-fi film Infinite due to a scheduling conflict with Defending Jacob.
Mark Wahlberg took over the lead role after Evans' departure.
The film shifted to streaming on Paramount+ due to the pandemic.
Critics panned Infinite for a confusing plot and lack of originality.
Evans' avoidance spared him from the film's reception and highlighted Hollywood's unpredictability.

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Story summary

Chris Evans withdrew from the 2021 sci-fi film Infinite due to a scheduling conflict with Defending Jacob.
Mark Wahlberg took over the lead role after Evans' departure.
The film shifted to streaming on Paramount+ due to the pandemic.
Critics panned Infinite for a confusing plot and lack of originality.
Evans' avoidance spared him from the film's reception and highlighted Hollywood's unpredictability.