Chris Evans says it only took 'one text' to convince Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan to appear in his new movie 'Ghosted'

• Chris Evans spoke to Insider about reuniting with Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in the film "Ghosted."
• Evans said it only took one text for the two actors to agree to cameos.

Chris Evans said that getting his fellow Marvel costars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan to agree to cameos in his new action rom-com film "Ghosted" was painless.

"Oh, it was easy. Just one text and they were on board," Evans, who's promoting his partnership with the dog food company Jinx, told Insider on Tuesday. "Those guys really showed up for me."

"Ghosted," released on Apple TV+ on Friday, stars Evans as Cole Turner, a down-to-earth, local farmer who falls head over heels for a girl named Sadie Rhodes (played by Ana de Armas) when they meet at an outdoor market.

After a romantic and blissful day-long date, Sadie, who claims to be an international art curator, ghosts him.

Rather than be dissuaded, Cole travels from DC to London to reunite with her. His grand romantic gesture quickly backfires, as he learns that Sadie's actually a CIA agent, and he gets reluctantly wrapped up in her dangerous world of espionage.

Mackie and Stan, known for their roles as Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, respectively, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), make memorable and hilarious appearances in the movie as Evans' character tries to return home.

Mackie and Stan play two bounty hunters named Grandson of Sam and God.

Their cameos also mark the first time fans have seen the trio in a project together since the 2019 blockbuster film "Avengers: Endgame."

"That was great," Evans said of reuniting with Mackie and Stan. "I wanna get on-screen with those guys again."

So, is there a possibility that the actors will collaborate again in the future?

"Hopefully," Evans told us.

It's been four years since fans saw Evans suit up as Steve Rogers/Captain America on the big screen in "Endgame," which seemingly wrapped up Evans' run.

Evans has repeatedly said that he cherished his time playing the heroic character, but the role is far too special for him to suit up again any time soon.

With Marvel seemingly in the rearview — for now, at least — the actor has been busy with an array of post-"Endgame" projects.

He and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will costar in the upcoming Amazon Studios action movie called "Red One," expected to release this holiday season.

And 13 years after playing an arrogant skater-turned-actor named Lucas Lee in Edgar Wright's 2010 cult-classic "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," Evans will voice the same character in an upcoming anime adaptation for Netflix.

Evans said he had a "good time" playing Lucas in the original film, even with the added challenge of skateboarding.

"I almost wish there were some sort of an actual sequel," he said.

"We had such a good time making that movie," Evans reminisced. "Everyone got along so well. And the truth is, I think if you asked most of that cast, 'What movie did you have the most fun on?' I think most of the cast would say that movie."

Evans said that that cast is part of an email thread "that never goes dormant, so the actors were "all in" when the opportunity to team up arose.

"It was a no-brainer, you know what I mean? Edgar said, 'You guys in?' and it was an avalanche of yeses."

Coincidentally, two of his "Scott Pilgrim" costars, Brie Larson and Aubrey Plaza, are also part of the MCU now.

Larson currently plays Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel and Plaza will make her debut in the upcoming "WandaVision" spin-off series "Agatha: Coven of Chaos."

Evans didn't know about Plaza's MCU involvement prior to this interview, but he's not surprised.

"They just keep expanding," he said. "Eventually, I don't know what actor won't have done something in the MCU, so that's great."

Through all his career pivots and new ventures, Evans credits his beloved dog Dodger with keeping him grounded and making him feel loved.

"He's home, you know what I mean? He's such a comfort," Evans said.

"If you're in a joyful, happy mood, so is he," Evans continued. "If you're feeling sad and depressed, he's there to comfort you. If there's a knock at the door at midnight, he's there to protect."

Dodger has been a fixture in Evans' life (and Instagram profile) since he met the dog at a shelter while filming a scene for the 2017 drama film "Gifted."

Although the world recognizes Evans as an A-Lister and the current holder of People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive title, Evans loves that, to Dodger, he's just his owner.

"He's just so honest. He's so pure," the "Lightyear" star said. "He doesn't know what I do for a living. He doesn't know anything beyond the fact that I'm a guy. And that's just a really refreshing dynamic."

The pair's unbreakable bond also led to their collaboration with Jinx, a brand that Evans was a supporter of before becoming an ambassador.

The actor said that Jinx's commitment to creating healthy dog food, free of fillers and artificial ingredients, was important for Dodger's health.

Evans said that Dodger has tried various dog foods over their eight years together, because he gets "bored." When he made the transition to Jinx products, Dodger took an immediate liking.

After spotlighting Dodger's story in a commercial for Jinx last fall, the duo is collaborating with the brand again.

In celebration of National Pet Month in May, Jinx is releasing a limited-edition collection, called "The Dog Dream Box," inspired by Evans and Dodger. The box, which will be available exclusively at Walmart, features Dodger-approved kibble, treats, and toys.