He does NOT want to be like Tom Cruise.

The star, 25, is reported as saying “I would love to be Tom Cruise” on his profile on movie website imdb.com – but Evans has no recollection of ever saying any such thing.

He tells British film magazine Empire, “I don’t know who took that quote, I don’t know where I said it, but every f**king time someone interviews me… I have never wanted that. He’s wonderful, he’s a great actor and I’d love to have his success, but as far as emulating who he is in the public eye, I don’t think I want that type of career.”

Well, that’s a nice way to put it, Chris.