Sam Worthington Hints at Being Captain America?

[Avalanche™]

http://www.moviefone.com/unscripted/avatar/358/avatar-unscripted-complete-interview/57740642001

i know its just a t-shirt, but his name was coming up to be Captain America. i find it funny that hes wearing it

PS: i would love for sam to be captain, there is something about him that i like, he was the only good part in T4 and he did good in Avatr, and hes gonna be awesome is Clash. and i dont care if hes australian, if jackman can play a 5'3" canadian, he can do captain

[MessiahDecoy123]

He has a problem dropping his aussie accent so I say NO to him as captain america.

[Wesley Dodds]

Agreed. He couldnt decide on one accent in Avatar. he kept accidentally switching between three different american dialects all the way through the movie. Plus, his first line in the na'avi body was incredibly australian soundin... He may as well have opened his eyes and said 'G'Day!'.

[Webhead2006]

we have been talking about this for awhile. Yes its known sam likes the character and would love to play him. But from what we know from marvel right now. Sam is not what they want. We didnt need another thread for this. Since we have been talking for ages on sam in the casting thread.

[[A]]

Wasn't he wearing an Avengers t-shirt the other day..?

[Blackman]

I think he's wearing MArvel shirts to star stuff online and to get the casting people to look at him

That or hes just wearing shirts

[[A]]

You know, that's something you don't see every day: people wearing shirts.

[Webhead2006]

sure we know he likes marvel stuff. But it isnt likely he will end up being any one any time soon. And isnt likely to even be looked at for cap. Since we know right now marvel wants to first look/wants to have an american for the role.

[Hound55]

I'd be interested in seeing him as the Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes...

[Compi716]

I'd be interested in seeing him as the Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes...
If they go with a 616-type continuity, Worthington would be WAY too old to play Bucky. Remember, at the start of the war Bucky is around 16.

[Hound55]

Yeah, I know...

Was meaning later in continuity. The issue with that is that everything I've heard about the film suggests its farearlier on in the piece.

But for the Avengers movies down the track its somewhat more plausible and I wouldn't mind seeing that.

Sorry if I was confusing folk into thinking I was meaning Captain America: The First Avenger, because its easy to read what I said that way.

[Aesop Rocks]

Change thread title to "Sam Worthington With False Hope at Being Captain America".

[VIGILANTE3000]

Sam Worthington is Captain America!!!!!

Or maybe Jason Lewis! Jensen Ackles for Hawkeye!

[Aesop Rocks]

Jensen Ackels for Hawkeye, over Jeremy Renner? A FAR better actor? You mad?

While I think Worthington is a decent choice, Marvel said they're sticking to American actors.

[Webhead2006]

yea either this thread should be closed or megered with the casting thread.

[darthlaney]

Didn't see too many American flags in Avatar - why would he need to have an American accent - He sounded fairly Australian all the way through to me - except he dialled down the Rockingham bogan.

To use Avatar as an example of a put on yank accent is ridiculous and secondly, he hasn't been in enough to get a real good feel for how well he can do the accent.

[That person]

He was pretty clearly trying to do an American accent though, and he did it well at parts. The thing is, he can't choose one American dialect. It didn't really matter to his character whether he was from Brooklyn or Toledo, but he should at least make a choice.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

He can't do an American accent.

It's a ridiculous to pretend that he wasn't trying to make up one in Salvation and Avatar.

[Webhead2006]

yea i said it before i have nothing against sam, he is a growing actor and all that. But i dont think he is the right guy for cap, who is i dont know. Its all about really what they are looking for and it should become more clear to us fans once we get a casting breakdown and all that.

[afrayedknot]

He can't do an American accent.

It's a ridiculous to pretend that he wasn't trying to make up one in Salvation and Avatar.

Like.

[The IronMan]

ick

[Jake Cassidy]

It's just payback for years of Americans doing crappy Aussie accents. :oldrazz:

[Spider-Fan]

Umm...guy wears a shirt, and now people think he is Captain America :huh:

I really liked him in Avatar (he was mediocre in TS), but I don't think he is Captain America. He can't do a good enough American accent.

[Webhead2006]

yea in the end he is really not likely going to even get a shot. We already know marvel's main goal right now is wanting an american.

[Jake Cassidy]

I got my 'Voltron' shirt on right now. You know what that means.....

















I'm gonna be Voltron

[Aesop Rocks]

Damn, really?

I'm wearing an all blue shirt.

I think I'm going to be the ocean in the Waterworld remake.

[Webhead2006]

lol funny guys

[Timstuff]

He's not an American, and he can't even fake an American accent. Even if they changed it to "Captain Australia," he's only 5' 10" which puts him well out of the desired height range.

[[A]]

D'you think this letter on my head stands for France, mate?

[Webhead2006]

yea we really shouldnt even bother with sam for cap since we all know its pretty much not going to happen. As i said i have nothing against the guy. But there is tons of alot better choices out there for the role. There are some names we have talked about i do like/would love to see in the role. Then there is tons and tons of actors out there known/semi known we might not even be thinking of right now who could score the role.

[TheFuture]

Accents can be worked on, there are countless examples out there of actors who have stunk up the place in one film with a bad accent only to come out with an amazing accent in another film. Also, and no offence intended, but the American accent is easy to mimic in one tries hard enough.

I think it's also worth bearing in mind that Sam probably did most of his Avatar scenes before he even touched T:S. For me, his accent was better in the latter than in the former so technically, his accent is improving. He's probably realised at this stage that his American accent isn't up to scratch and has begun working on it for awhile now.

I'd say hell yeah to Sam Worthington as Captain America, the guy has that everyman and humble quality about him that suits the role of Cap perfectly.

[Webhead2006]

sure he could work on his accent more in upcoming films/other projects and all that. But still sam no offense isnt likely to even be looked at for cap. Maybe he could do something else for marvel or even dc but cap is likely not an option. With the way we know marvel is looking to go for the role.

[irapogi]

If you guys just want a person who can hide his accent then we better get HUGH LAURIE. haha just kidding. i mean, other than the accent, i see a lot of great things with sam, at least he can ACT! i mean, people keep saying jason lewis but the tone of his voice, his presence, his acting skills, all lacking. see what i mean? with all that said, shame that sam can't mimic an american accent well, if he works hard enough on it, i'd totally support him, but until that happens, my vote is still for Scott Porter

[Kurosawa]

No way. He can't keep an accent, he looks NOTHING like Cap, and although normally I don't care they better DAMN well cast an American for Cap.

[Hound55]

I'd still put him in the "maybe" pile for actors to play Winter Soldier/older Bucky Barnes in an Avengers movie down the track...

[Webhead2006]

yea i wouldnt mind seeing him in some other role where his decent isnt an issue and all that. But we already know sam doesnt meet the one requirement that we know marvel wants already.

[TheVileOne]

I know - being a good actor ;) .

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I know - being a good actor ;) .:hehe:

[3atman]

Sam Worthington is Captain America!!!!!

Or maybe Jason Lewishttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2_bing.gif (http://forums.superherohype.com/#)! Jensen Ackles for Hawkeye!

Never fails does it. Anytime there is a casting thread someone picks some model with a crap resume and crap acting ability to play a role just because they look like the character.


He's not an American, and he can't even fake an American accent. Even if they changed it to "Captain Australia," he's only 5' 10" which puts him well out of the desired height range.

This is hollywood, height really isn't ever a problem unless it's someone every knows is tiny trying to play a large guy. Say Tom Cruise.

[Webhead2006]

true height could be worked around, but the main thing we know is against sam is he is aus and marvel wants american for this role.

[antonydelfini]

I'm fine with Sam being Cap even though he's Australian. He can work on perfecting his accent. He has that charm and humility that can pull off a great Steve. He also showed strength and courage during his battle speech towards the climax of Avatar. And he really is a fan of Cap.

[Hound55]

I know - being a good actor ;) .
Lets not forget who outperformed Bale in Terminator: Salvation...

[Wolvieboy17]

^^^Or his countless AFI winning aussie films... Go see "Gettin' Square". David Wenham is hilarious in that as well as a bogan junkie.

[Hound55]

David Wenham is awesome.

[Spider-Fan]

Lets not forget who outperformed Bale in Terminator: Salvation...

Not hard, considering John Connor in TS was poorly written and Bale seemed to show little effort in the performance.

And it is not like Sam was phenominal in the film. He was good, not great. He had the only character with any emotion and development. But, he also had some BAD scenes in the film too. But, that is partially the writings fault (that scene where he kisses the sick women and utters that awful line for example).

[Wolvieboy17]

Look, you can hardly judge many actors REAL acting chops from a blockbuster alone. Generally, the blockbusters are more physically demanding than emotionally.

[Jake Cassidy]

^^^Or his countless AFI winning aussie films... Go see "Gettin' Square". David Wenham is hilarious in that as well as a bogan junkie.

He also WON an AFI award for 'Somersault'. :yay:

[Wolvieboy17]

Well he definitely has a more dramatic background than most hollywood blockbuster stars. He was good in Macbeth too.

[Blackman]

^^^Or his countless AFI winning aussie films... Go see "Gettin' Square". David Wenham is hilarious in that as well as a bogan junkie.
COuntless? lol it was 2 films. One I saw which was SOmersault I didn't like it because it was so boring.
Lets not forget who outperformed Bale in Terminator: Salvation...
Its not like Bale was at the top of his game during the movie. Its not like Bale was giving his all and then Worthington was giving his all and Worthington turned out better.

I have no problem with Worthington in general, but the way that people treat him like the holy grail of acting is ridiculous

[Wolvieboy17]

Sam worthington:

Bootmen - Awards won
Australian Cinematographers Society (2001):
Award of Distinction (awarded to Feature Productions Cinema - Steve Mason)
Australian Film Institute (AFI) (2000):
Best Achievement in Cinematography: Steve Mason
Best Achievement in Costume Design: Tess Schofield
Best Achievement in Production Design: Murray Picknett
Best Achievement in Sound: David Lee, Laurence Maddy, Andrew Plain, Ian McLoughlin
Best Original Music Score: Cezary Skubiszewski
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards (FCCA) (2001):
Best Cinematography: Steve Mason
Best Editing: Jane Moran
Best Music Score: Cezary Skubiszewski (tied with Edmund Choi for The Dish (2000)).

[edit]Award nominations
Australian Film Institute (AFI) (2000):
Best Achievement in Editing: Jane Moran
Best Film: Hilary Linstead
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Sam Worthington

Dirty Deeds - Awards Won

AFI Award - Best Costume Design
AFI Award - Best Production Design
FCCA Award - Best Editing
Nominations 5

(Lol there are actually so many awards i'm just gonna give the numbers from now on)

Gettin Square - 9 Wins, 22 Nominations

Thunderstruck - 4 nominations

Rogue - 2 wins 2 nominations.

Somersault - 40 wins (including Worthington for best actor in a leading role), 12 nominations

Love My Way - 15 wins, 29 nominations

Macbeth - 2 wins, 6 nominations.

These are all films Worthington was in BEFORE his hollywood career, and i'd call that fairly successful and qualifies his as a decent actor.

[Spider-Fan]

I am not saying he is a bad actor. I'm just saying he is not Cap.

[Wolvieboy17]

I agree that he's not Cap, but not because I don't think he couldn't act well as Cap, just that I don't think he has all the right qualities... I think he'd be better at either a Wolverine/Punisheresque loner, or the cocky attitude type character, ala hawkeye or someone else.

[Webhead2006]

yea i said it before, i like him and i think he is a decent actor. Just captain america isnt the right role for sam.

[HugoStiglitz]

Kinda makes sense. Seems like dude's been in every major movie this past year

[Wolvieboy17]

Or 2.

Although he was great as John Dillinger:awesome:

[Webhead2006]

though in the end sam is not likely to even be looked at or test since he isnt what marvel wants.

[marcvader]

He's not right for this role. Someone answer me this, Where did Sam pay his dues to be getting all these roles? It seems he just materialized from no where and is getting all theses plum roles. Not that he's horrible or anything but I haven't seen him do anything near deserving of all this attention.

[Wolvieboy17]

^^It's been pointed out countless times already on this thread that he's been acting in great, award winning movies for years. Where did he pay his dues? I think 15 years of Australian Film is dues enough, especially considering he's infinitely more talented than many Hollywood stars, who's only really qualifications seem to be nice tits and the ability to walk and talk.
Also, as far as 'where did the buzz come from?' I think being cast as the lead role, as an unknown to a USA audience, in the first James Cameron film in 10 years, is enough to make a bit of buzz.

I haven't seen him do anything near deserving of all this attention.

Go to imdb, make a list and go to a video shop. It might do you good to see some Australian films.

[marcvader]

Chill out guy. I only just now noticed this thread and haven't gone looking through it and there's no need to get snippy, only asking an honest question.

[Wolvieboy17]

Lol, it's just that you're like the 5th person i've come across with that attitude, and it was starting to get on my nerves. Don't take it personally lol.
Btw,
Chill out guy.
Made me laugh, and think of Saddam Hussein in Terrence and Phillip. Hey, relax guy!

[Steve Holt]

it does piss me off too. so much good work he's done and people think he's just some new pretty boy.

[Webhead2006]

yea i didnt know of his past works before TS and i havent gotten to see avator yet which i want too. But i did know he is Aus and i just never seen his work he did down there at all. I do agree with folks he is an ok actor and is growing and all that. Just he isnt the right person for the cap role.

[Aesop Rocks]

Lets not forget who outperformed Bale in Terminator: Salvation...

Anton Yelchin would be a better Bucky than Cap, IMHO.

[terry78]

If he turns out to be chosen for this role, I will go to Joe Johnston's house and stab him in the neck with a pencil.

[Chewy]

Worthington is not American. Johnston said they were getting an American for the role. Worthington is 33. Johnston said the oldest actor they are currently looking at is 32. Worthington isn't getting the role

[Blackman]

I really dont get Worthington..

The guy has no charisma, he doesn't show any emotion, I nvr hear any girls go gaga over his name...I dont get why Hollywood is trying to make him out as the next thing. None of my GA friends even remember his name. He's only that guy from Terminator Salvation or the guy from Avatar.

The thing thats bad about it is that people mostly on the net, believe this huge hype about him. I wouldnt mind as much if people didn't cite his performances in Avatar and TS as the reasons why hes such a great actor

I'll be quite pissed if he ends up being Cap (which wont happen cause hes not American) or any other hero with any thing resembling a personality

[Webhead2006]

yea this thread should be closed now, since we have known for ages marvel didnt want a non american, and now joe confirming it and that he has lik 5-6 folks testing currently who are what he is looking for.

[[A]]

I guess Sam just ain't worthy............ngton..............:o

[ultimatefan]

I always liked the idea of Sam for the role - and took a lot of s*** for it - but right now he´s probably too famous - and too big a paycheck - to be Captain. They want an unknown for the role.