Chris Evans in Talks to Play Iconic Actor Gene Kelly in Upcoming Film
Photo: getty (2) Chris Evanscould soon be stepping into legendary actor Gene Kelly’s dancing shoes. Evans, 40, is in talks to play the iconic star in a so-far untitled film, PEOPLE can confirm. Kelly died in 1996 at the age of 83 after suffering a number of strokes. Based on an original idea from theCaptain Americastar, the film tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who works on the MGM Lot and develops an imaginary friendship with theSingin' In The Rainactor while working on his latest movie,Deadlinereports....