OFFICIAL: Chris Evans is Captain America

[Chewy]

Chris Evans is one step closer to the role of Captain America.

From the Holmby Hills grounds of the Fleur de Lys Estate, where the hoity-toity were bidding on the first Ferrari Italia in the U.S., to the tables of the Spanish Kitchen, the talk Thursday night and Friday was about Evans’ offer of the role of Captain America.

Marvel has not confirmed the development and CAA, which reps the actor, declined to comment.

Evans' offer would include starring in up to three "America" movies plus "The Avengers" movies and appearances in several other Marvel movies. While an offer to star in "America" may seem like something you don't have to mull over too long, one possible complication is that Evans is committed to co-starring in the Anna Faris romantic comedy "What's Your Number?" Both are scheduled to shoot this summer.

The role of Captain America and his alter ego Steve Rogers has been one of the most heavily scrutinized parts by the industry, the media and the comic book fandom in recent memory.

Evans wasn’t in the initial round of actors being considered, which for the most part leaned to the newcomer side. Michael Cassidy, Patrick Flueger, Scott Porter, Wilson Blethel and Mike Vogel, on top of John Krasinski and Chace Crawford, were those testing and reading. Garrett Hedlund was also someone Marvel was interested in.

Evans, who did not screen test, already has a relationship with Marvel, having starred as Johnny Storm, the fire-covered superhero in the two “Fantastic Four” movies that Fox released in 2005 and 2007. There is some question whether fans would be accepting of an actor who already played a Marvel superhero just a few years ago, but given that the movies were not well embraced, with no one faulting the actors, Evans might have a clean slate with moviegoers.

Joe Johnston is directing “America,” which shoots in England.

Evans, also repped by 3 Arts Entertainment, has the DC Comics adaptation “The Losers” in the can and also appears in “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” Edgar Wright’s adaptation of the popular Oni Press graphic novel series. SOURCE (http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2010/03/chris-evans-captain-america.html)

[Doctor Jones]

Sweet Jesus. Make it happen, Marvel! And advice to Evans, if I was given the choice to star in a rom com or freaking Captain America, I think I'd go with the latter.

[Triad]

Hmmmmm...not really saying much, but good to hear SOMETHING! Thanks Chewy.

[OptimusPrime114]

Take it, Evans! It's yours! You can do it!:woot:

[Whiskey Tango]

*crosses fingers*

I hope that stupid romcom scheduling conflict doesn't ruin this. I don't want to hate Anna Faris....but i will.

[Franklin Richards]

Don't do it, Johnny!!!


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[Triad]

I really like Evans & he's my 1st choice out of the current crop, but I gotta be honest that I was really pulling for Hedlund most recently. He would have been the best choice IMHO. Too bad Marvels trying to go cheap as possible (might just bite 'em in the ass, though!)

[WillardNation]

Good news.

[NEXUS 6]

pleaseGodlethimetakeitpleaseGodlethimetakeit...

[Doctor Jones]

It's better than good. It's freaking fantastic that Tatum's name isn't in that article.

[blinkuldhc]

Hmmmmm...not really saying much, but good to hear SOMETHING! Thanks Chewy.

It kind of says a lot, on the contrary.

If Evans is auditioning, then he's obviously interested in the part, and it's up to Evans to impress Marvel & co. enough to garner an offer.

Not everyone who auditions is offered the part -- in fact, the very nature of auditions usually mean only one person gets offered the part.

[Chewy]

Anna Faris had better not muck this up :argh:

[TheComicbookKid]

Chris Evans = Ryan Reynolds style safe choice.

[Doctor Jones]

But it's a good choice though. I'd rather have a safe choice than Tatum. I think we can all agree with this, no?

[Jake Cassidy]

If Evans takes this (he should damn it), he'd be in more comic book movies than any other actor ever. FF, FF2, Scott Pilgrim, The Losers, Cap 1 & 2 & 3 and Avengers. :yay:

[FlawlessVictory]

Definitely Reynolds all over again.

Damn, how is RR going to top this now? I see Wonder Woman in RR's future. :awesome:

[Chewy]

Chris Evans & Hugo Weaving is the start of a damn fine cast

[Project862006]

and i hope blunt takes the Peggy Carter role

[TheComicbookKid]

Definitely Reynolds all over again.

Damn, how is RR going to top this now? I see Wonder Woman in RR's future. :awesome:

I would pay to see a Evans/Reynold comic rivalry. Reynolds plays Wonder Woman and Evans raises him by playing Blade in the reboot.


and i hope blunt takes the Peggy Carter role

Heck no. She's way better than that kind of role.

[Jake Cassidy]

Definitely Reynolds all over again.

Damn, how is RR going to top this now? I see Wonder Woman in RR's future. :awesome:

Reynolds still wins. GL and Deadpool are so much cooler than Cap and Torch. :woot:

[FlawlessVictory]

I would pay to see a Evans/Reynold comic rivalry. Reynolds plays Wonder Woman and Evans raises him by playing Blade in the reboot.

:woot::up:

[Jake Cassidy]

and i hope blunt takes the Peggy Carter role

Heck no. She's way better than that kind of role.

Out of 3 names we've heard, she's the best. Although I wouldn't mind Knightley either.

[Blackman]

Definitely Reynolds all over again.

Damn, how is RR going to top this now? I see Wonder Woman in RR's future. :awesome:
Now that I think about it its actually alot like GL casting

Timberlake/Tatum = Choice everyone hates
Reynolds/Evans = Safe but good choice that already were in multiple comic films and are know as comedic characters


Not alot of similarities between Bethel and Cooper though

[UnionJack]

uh oh .....

[flickchick85]

YES YES YES. Please accept this, Chris! Don't leave us with these other goobers.

Marvel better not scare him away with another terrible deal.

Chris Evans = Ryan Reynolds style safe choice.
True, but an actor that's shown more range than Reynolds, so I'm infinitely more excited about this safe choice.

[RogueDK]

YES YES YES. Please accept this, Chris! Don't leave us with these other goobers.

Marvel better not scare him away with another terrible deal.

I'm sure Marvel has/will tack on some incentive to make the deal sweeter...I hope.

[TheFuture]

I really like Evans & he's my 1st choice out of the current crop, but I gotta be honest that I was really pulling for Hedlund most recently. He would have been the best choice IMHO. Too bad Marvels trying to go cheap as possible (might just bite 'em in the ass, though!)

Whereas Hedlund would have cost a bomb? :oldrazz: If anything Evans will be getting more money than Hedlund would have.

Out of this alleged short list, this is definitely the best news we could have hoped for.

[FlawlessVictory]

Now that I think about it its actually alot like GL casting

Timberlake/Tatum = Choice everyone hates
Reynolds/Evans = Safe but good choice that already were in multiple comic films and are know as comedic characters


Not alot of similarities between Bethel and Cooper though

Timberlake was not in the final 3 candidates. He was eliminated earlier on. The three finalists were Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto.

Warners and Campbell chose Reynolds, who vied for the superhero role along with “The Hangover” star Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto. The momentum built for Reynolds in the last week, as he was the only actor whose option was extended.http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/07/ryan-reynolds-is-the-green-lantern.html?nid=2854

[Jake Cassidy]

RogueDK,

Getting to, eventually, be in a movie with RDJ, SLJ and Edward Norton would be a bloody good incentive for me.

[Aesop Rocks]

Chewy, I completely agree. Seeing the charisma Evans brings to the screen against the intimidation of Hugo Weaving? Brilliant, if you ask me.

[BETArayBill]

Good god accept that offer Evans! Forget the stupid rom com!

[Zacky]

Take the role Jake Wyler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Franklin Richards]

Reynolds still wins. GL and Deadpool are so much cooler than Cap and Torch. :woot:

Bite your tongue!


I love me some Hal Jordan. But his awesomeness can't overpower my apathy for Deadpool. And I'm positive that Deadpool can't eclipse the loathing Hal Haters have for him. So the vote is split.


Now Cap and Torch?


Really? Do I have to sell these guys?

:D


The Symbol of Liberty and Johnny ****ing Storm are way cooler.


:cap: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/AuntPetunia/Fantastic%20Four/torch.gif :cap:

[RogueDK]

RogueDK,

Getting to, eventually, be in a movie with RDJ, SLJ and Edward Norton would be a bloody good incentive for me.
Yeah, Jake...me too if I were so lucky. :hehe:

I'm hoping Evans feels the same way though.

[Aesop Rocks]

Good god accept that offer Evans! Forget the stupid rom com!

He should know that The Avengers will have a bigger budget than that the stupid rom com will make at the BO. :hehe:

[Chewy]

He'll take it, he'd be crazy not to. I'm sure Marvel/Evans considered his other commitments and their schedules before extending the actual offer his way

[louiebling$]

Chris Evans & Hugo Weaving is the start of a damn fine cast
Haha yes I'm loving it....... I was getting worried when the Top 3 were named.... Evans better take this and not Take it for a RomCom with Farris.


My Friday is now officially Awesome... going to dinner to go celebrate a new Job... after that going to some bars and now I know the offere went to Evans..... I'm Juiced :awesome:

[FlawlessVictory]

YES YES YES. Please accept this, Chris! Don't leave us with these other goobers.

Marvel better not scare him away with another terrible deal.

Marvel is really going to loosen the purse strings for Evans since he is a bit of a higher profile than the initial round of unknowns. I forsee an offer of $301,000 compared to the previous offer of $300,000. :hehe:

[RogueDK]

Marvel is really going to loosen the purse strings for Evans since he is a bit of a higher profile than the initial round of unknowns. I forsee an offer of $301,000 compared to the previous offer of $300,000. :hehe:
Okay, I chuckled at that... :hehe:

[Jake Cassidy]

Bite your tongue!


I love me some Hal Jordan. But his awesomeness can't overpower my apathy for Deadpool. And I'm positive that Deadpool can't eclipse the loathing Hal Haters have for him. So the vote is split.


Now Cap and Torch?


Really? Do I have to sell these guys?

:D


The Symbol of Liberty and Johnny ****ing Storm are way cooler.


:cap: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/AuntPetunia/Fantastic%20Four/torch.gif :cap:

I was just messing around. I actually really like Torch. Have since I was about 5-years old. Cap and Deadpool are cool too, but I just love Hal. :woot:

[Jake Cassidy]

Take the role Jake Wyler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love 'Not Another Teen Movie'. The only funny spoof movie in a long, long time imo.

[flickchick85]

Marvel is really going to loosen the purse strings for Evans since he is a bit of a higher profile than the initial round of unknowns. I forsee an offer of $301,000 compared to the previous offer of $300,000. :hehe:
:funny:

Nice. And not as unrealistic-sounding as it should be. :cwink:

[Aesop Rocks]

Chris Evans needs to realize that if he wants to be taken serious as an actor by a WIDE audience (the general audience is going to simply flock to the theaters to see Cap), he needs to take the role of Captain America. A Rom Com is just a hole digger, I don't know any actors that can get out of hole once it's dug.

[KangConquers]

I won't believe this is actually going down until First Avenger's credits role....I mean seriously...that's how cynical I am that they'll ever cast this.

[TheComicbookKid]

I hope the Human Torch(Invaders) isn't in this now cause things might start getting weird. Crisis style

[Aesop Rocks]

What's wrong with Chris Evans as Cap and Hugo Weaving as Red Skull?

[RogueDK]

A Rom Com is just a hole digger, I don't know any actors that can get out of hole once it's dug.
Yeah just ask Hugh Grant.

[Aesop Rocks]

I hope the Human Torch(Invaders) isn't in this now cause things might start getting weird. Crisis style

Not at all, actually. They're two completely different characters.

[TheFuture]

If Evans chose a rom-com over the role of Captain America that would be one of the biggest gaffes in cinema history, I'm talking bigger than Katie Holmes declining a role in TDK.

[Project862006]

the rom com wont get in the way the article writer just speculated no real base for that assumption

[Aesop Rocks]

If Evans chose a rom-com over the role of Captain America that would be one of the biggest gaffes in cinema history, I'm talking bigger than Katie Holmes declining a role in TDK.

But did anyone even like her in BB? :oldrazz:

[BETArayBill]

This is one of those roles that comes around once in a lifetime like a superman or an Indiana jones and Evans would be nuts not to be known as captain America to a whole generation of filmgoers.

[KangConquers]

But did anyone even like her in BB? :oldrazz:

I really wish there was a line in TDK "Man, Rachel...you used to be hot...when did you get so...ugly...?"

[TheFuture]

But did anyone even like her in BB? :oldrazz:

No, but still, she had the chance of being part of something genuinely special instead of a forgettable rom-com. :oldrazz: :hehe:

[Aesop Rocks]

I really wish there was a line in TDK "Man, Rachel...you used to be hot...when did you get so...ugly...?"

As the Joker throws her out the window, Batman is just like "eh". :hehe: :awesome:

[Blackman]

I think Im the only one who doesnt understand the hate for her in BB

[Sawyer]

Not excited. It's the lesser of, like, eight evils, but... the fact that he's the best they could do is just sad.

[marcvader]

Hopefully this means we're on the home stretch. All we need is for this to not be dragged out by Evans.

[FlawlessVictory]

I think Im the only one who doesnt understand the hate for her in BB

You aren't. I'm with you. :word:

[TheFuture]

I really wish there was a line in TDK "Man, Rachel...you used to be hot...when did you get so...ugly...?"

Boo you sir, boo you. :cmad:

[flickchick85]

Is The Hollywood Reporter's comment section just like the IMDB Message Boards? Because there's a comment on that story saying he's already turned the part down, and it's bugging me. Obviously, it's a grain-of-salt type of thing, but do Hollywood Insiders post there regularly?

[ArmsHeldOut]

Not excited. It's the lesser of, like, eight evils, but... the fact that he's the best they could do is just sad.

Yeah, it's a little anticlimactic. Hope he won't be making wisecracks throughout the whole movie. I'm glad it's not Tatum though. So very glad.

[Chewy]

Is The Hollywood Reporter's comment section just like the IMDB Message Boards?
Yes. Disregard them

[Aesop Rocks]

Not excited. It's the lesser of, like, eight evils, but... the fact that he's the best they could do is just sad.

He's not the best for the role, but who they want? Yeah. He is.

[Aesop Rocks]

Yeah, it's a little anticlimactic. Hope he won't be making wisecracks throughout the whole movie. I'm glad it's not Tatum though. So very glad.

The one reason why Chris Evans won't be like that:
Sunshine.

[Rock Sexton]

The one reason why Chris Evans won't be like that:
Sunshine.

The critically acclaimed, award-winning film Evans singlehandedly propped up on his shoulders by not uttering one wise-crack ..... :hehe:

[Sawyer]

Yeah, it's a little anticlimactic. Hope he won't be making wisecracks throughout the whole movie. I'm glad it's not Tatum though. So very glad.

A mop would be a better Captain America than Tatum. Cameron Diaz in male drag would be a better Cap than him.
He's not the best for the role, but who they want? Yeah. He is.

Yeah, sorry, that's what I meant.

[flickchick85]

Yes. Disregard them
Thank you. What would we do without you, Chewy? I shudder at the thought. :woot:

[Aesop Rocks]

teehee!~

[Aesop Rocks]

Thank you. What would we do without you, Chewy? I shudder at the thought. :woot:

Sometimes I think Chewy is Kevin Fiege.

[Project862006]

AR have you seen Street Kings Evans was pretty serious in there too

[Aesop Rocks]

I want to see it, I'm going to Netflix it right now actually! :grin:

[flickchick85]

Sometimes I think Chewy is Kevin Fiege.
That would explain SO much.

[Maze]

Not really an actor that i would have chosen for the role, but seeing the other "choices".. and Evans is very good (as proven in Sunshine among other movies)

[Rock Sexton]

Hahah .... this was a quote from somebody at the San Francisco Chronicle who reviewed the movie "Sunshine" (gave it an "F" too)

Then there's the crew, which we will now consider, but first think about this: When you get on a passenger plane, don't you feel good when the pilot looks and sounds seasoned? How would you feel if the pilot were a towel-snapping 25-year-old?

Leads me right back to the Alex Ross comment and things we've discussed numerous times on here when it comes to who can pull off a "Captain" .....

Ebert BTW said the only thing effective about the cast was that they were not trying to be too effective.

[JAK®]

Yeah, it's a little anticlimactic. Hope he won't be making wisecracks throughout the whole movie. I'm glad it's not Tatum though. So very glad.I don't understand this mentality. Yeah, I know, he has played characters like that before. But he's an actor, he can change his personality for the role. That's his job. And there won't be any wisecracks unless they're written in the script.

[eth322]

Wouldn't it be completely ironic if Chris Evans was indeed cast as Captain America and in the movie they have the original Human Torch as part of the Invaders?

[Project862006]

So Marvel wasted months and months of screen tests LOLOL

Evans has'nt even read for the part

that's kinda funny

[FlawlessVictory]

Will Chris Evans Play Captain America? (http://www.deadline.com/2010/03/will-chris-evans-play-captain-america/)

By MIKE FLEMING | Friday March 19, 2010 @ 7:46pm EST

es, Marvel Studios made Chris Evans an offer to play Captain America. But I hear that the testing process will continue because the actor is conflicted about jumping into another superhero role, after playing Johnny Storm/Human Torch in two Fantastic Four installments. This could certainly be bargaining table posturing, because Marvel drives the toughest deals in town. But other actors have turned away from big superhero movie roles. They include Heath Ledger, who turned down Spider-Man because he didn't want to be typecast or sign for three movies (he later came back for an Oscar-winning turn as The Joker in The Dark Knight). Josh Hartnett turned down the chance to play Superman several years ago for similar reasons, even though the three-picture pact could have paid him nearly $100 million. Marvel is offering far less, and asking nine options.



http://www.deadline.com/2010/03/will-chris-evans-play-captain-america/

[JAK®]

Heh.

[Dr. Evil]

Evans and RDJ in an Avengers Movie? That would be interesting.

As for the Romantic Comedy with Anna Faris, he needs to turn it down. I'm sure Gerard Butler is interested though.

[Aesop Rocks]

I hope Evans realizes that Cap is a far more important character than Johnny Storm and if he looks at the success of the movies Marvel has made since Iron Man, he'll know it's the right choice.

[Octoberist]

Chris Evans is the equalivant of Ryan Reynolds.

Both actors ARE TALENTED but are mostly known for comedic roles but still have range for dramatic roles.

Both are talented but for some odd reason couldn't make their 'it' movie yet, to make them huge stars. Obviously it will change with Green Lantern and Captain America.

If Chris gets Capt, then again, he'll be known for playing multiple comic book characters, just like Ryan Reynolds.

[blinkuldhc]

It must be a tough life when you're "conflicted" about playing one of the most iconic superheroes, a modern day mythical god... and your back up plan is to cash a big check starring alongside a hottie like Anna Faris.

Man, what a rough life.

[FaT_tONle]

I will have the utmost respect for Evans if he declines. Shows me there is something more to him than a snobby wise cracker on the big screen. This is the one guy I think Marvel will overpay for though.

[Stripesy Strip]

Victory for the man-boy lovers crowd.

[blinkuldhc]

Chris Evans is the equalivant of Ryan Reynolds.

Both actors ARE TALENTED but are mostly known for comedic roles but still have range for dramatic roles.

Both are talented but for some odd reason couldn't make their 'it' movie yet, to make them huge stars. Obviously it will change with Green Lantern and Captain America.

If Chris gets Capt, then again, he'll be known for playing multiple comic book characters, just like Ryan Reynolds.

My theory is that because of that charisma and their history playing really cool action characters, studios cast guys like Evans and Reynolds because they know that they may even draw some male audience into their romantic comedies.

I know this, I would resist, with all my power, watching any romantic comedy with Robert Pattinson or Taylor Lautner. But Ryan Reynolds or Chris Evans? Perhaps.

[Project862006]

I think Marvel will pay him more money than the offer is as it stands you know why?

THEY OFFERED HIM THE LEAD ROLE WITHOUT SCREEN TESTING

[Octoberist]

also, both Evans and Reynolds are with hot girlfriends/wives.

[JAK®]

It must be a tough life when you're "conflicted" about playing one of the most iconic superheroes, a modern day mythical god... and your back up plan is to cash a big check starring alongside a hottie like Anna Faris.

Man, what a rough life.Ah, the wonders of celebrity hate culture.

[Sawyer]

also, both Evans and Reynolds are with hot girlfriends/wives.

Evans is with???

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I'd understand if he turns it down but I'd cheer if he took on the role. I just hope the script is decent.

[Crook]

I hope Evans realizes that Cap is a far more important character than Johnny Storm and if he looks at the success of the movies Marvel has made since Iron Man, he'll know it's the right choice.
Too bad we've got a subpar director, though. The rom-com certainly won't do his career any favors (unless it hits big), but if this film flops, that could be the end of his mainstream career.

Evans is with???
:funny: @ the enthusiasm.

"Who's he with, girl?! :cmad:"

[Aesop Rocks]

Too bad we've got a subpar director, though. The rom-com certainly won't do his career any favors (unless it hits big), but if this film flops, that could be the end of his mainstream career.

It really does suck.

[OptimusPrime114]

Evans is with???

Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Caribbean)

http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Premiere+Fox+Searchlight+Street+Kings+Arrivals+b_z sTF4kDbXl.jpg

[Sawyer]

:funny: @ the enthusiasm.

"Who's he with, girl?! :cmad:"

Uhh no. Dont really swing that way. So... way to completely misinterpret my tone. :oldrazz:

I just really dont know who he's with. I know he was with Beil before Timberlake came along.

[Dr. Evil]

Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Caribbean)

http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Premiere+Fox+Searchlight+Street+Kings+Arrivals+b_z sTF4kDbXl.jpg

Hmmm....I like Naomie Harris (the only good thing about Ninja Assassin), but Evans once dated Jessica Biel for several years. Not sure if going from Biel to Harris is a step up or step down, although you can't go wrong with Naomie Harris.

[Chewy]

Chris Evans
Robert Downey, Jr.
Chris Hemsworth
with Edward Norton
and Samuel L. Jackson

The Avengers



It just feels right.

[Aesop Rocks]

Any girl, for the most part, after Biel, is a step down.

[flickchick85]

Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Caribbean)

Did they meet at Danny Boyle's b-day party or something?

[flickchick85]

Chris Evans
Robert Downey, Jr.
Chris Hemsworth
with Edward Norton
and Samuel L. Jackson

The Avengers



It just feels right.
Agreed. That would be such a fun group to watch.

[Dr. Evil]

Chris Evans
Robert Downey, Jr.
Chris Hemsworth
with Edward Norton
and Samuel L. Jackson

The Avengers



It just feels right.

Scar Jo has signed a multi-pic deal and Don Cheadle is probably in there somewhere.

[Project862006]

he also dated Vida Guerra
http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2008/06/vida-evans/chris-evans-vida-guerra-03.jpg

[Sawyer]

Chris Evans
Robert Downey, Jr.
Chris Hemsworth
with Edward Norton
and Samuel L. Jackson

The Avengers



It just feels right.

It feels..... somewhat acceptable. That's as far as I'll go. Not bad, certainly not bad, just... not as perfect as I would've hoped.

[Dr. Evil]

Any girl, for the most part, after Biel, is a step down.

Well of course. Justin Timberlake upgraded....big time.

[Chewy]

Scar Jo has signed a multi-pic deal and Don Cheadle is probably in there somewhere.
But I don't think they'd be the stars. I'm talking the stars, the guys whose names would be emblazoned on the top of the poster

[Aesop Rocks]

I actually really like that last of Avengers.

[Aesop Rocks]

Well of course. Justin Timberlake upgraded....big time.

To who?

[blinkuldhc]

Channing Tatum
Robert Downey, Jr.
Chris Hemsworth
with Edward Norton
and Samuel L. Jackson

The Avengers



It just feels right.

Imagine that line up... :doh:

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Are we really talking about his love life?

For some reason I think that he is going to turn down the role (and I wouldn't blame him) but I would be happy if he took the role.

JJ needs to make more than an Okay movie this time though...and again, hopefully the script doesn't blow.

[RogueDK]

http://www.deadline.com/2010/03/will-chris-evans-play-captain-america/
So we're not necessarily out of the woods yet? There's a chance he may not be able to do it even if he accepts?

[Doctor Jones]

****, my God, Evans, just drop the rom com. There's millions of those out there waiting not to be seen.

[Dr. Evil]

But I don't think they'd be the stars. I'm talking the stars, the guys whose names would be emblazoned on the top of the poster

Ah.

Of course, they don't need Cheadle or Scar Jo's name on the marquee, because Robert Downey Jr. would probably be the main name although Cheadle and Scar Jo would bring some star power. It would be Downey first, then Jackson, then Norton, then Evans and finally Hemsworth.

What would make the Avengers cast better? If the rumors of Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye had been true. He's been underrated for years as an actor, and finally this last year he got the recognition.

[Dr. Evil]

To who?

he went from Cameron Diaz to Jessica Biel.

[Sawyer]

Imagine that line up... :doh:

I'd probably kill myself. No joke.

Oh, who am I kidding.... I could never go through with it. I could take his ass out though. I'd do it for the hype.

[Aesop Rocks]

Johnson admitted that he loved period pieces, and he seemingly loves the character/story of Cap. I'm comfortable with him directing Cap. October Sky is a GREAT movie.

[JAK®]

Everybody seems to love The Rocketeer, which was basically a superhero movie, and it was set in the '30's.

[Aesop Rocks]

I think if Johnson actually wants to make a good movie, he can.

[Blackman]

I'd probably kill myself. No joke.

Oh, who am I kidding.... I could never go through with it. I could take his ass out though. I'd do it for the hype.
lmfao

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I thought that the Rocketeer was okay and is really overrated by the fanboy community.

I did find Wolfman to be hella fun though.

[Doctor Jones]

Watch October Sky. It proves his capabilities as a director.

[blinkuldhc]

It's not inconceivable that Marvel leaked this info out to try to lowball a different actor who is Marvel's actual first choice.

Who knows? Maybe Evans isn't the one and Marvel is putting the heat on a different actor to sign.

[SouloHero]

"The Rocketeer" was a good flick...(epecially w/ a buxom Jennifer Connelly!!) I think Evans could b a good choice... : )

[Chewy]

It's not inconceivable that Marvel leaked this info out to try to lowball a different actor who is Marvel's actual first choice.

Who knows? Maybe Evans isn't the one and Marvel is putting the heat on a different actor to sign.
:dry:

[KangConquers]

I thought that the Rocketeer was okay and is really overrated by the fanboy community.

co-signed.

October Sky is really his lone great movie.

[Doctor Jones]

But if he can do that, it's not impossible he can make a great comic book film. Wolfman was rushed, reshot and redited, The Rocketeer (I haven't seen it in years) but form what I remember it's a fun flick and felt like a comic book and felt American.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

co-signed.

October Sky is really his lone great movie.

I'll have to watch it.

[Michael Corleone]

****, my God, Evans, just drop the rom com. There's millions of those out there waiting not to be seen.

It might also be a contractual thing. He may not be able to pull out of the rom com if he's already signed for the role. Though Marvel and Disney for that matter may have some pull to work through that problem. Regardless it's not as simple as him choosing which one to do.

[BETArayBill]

So he's conflicted about being another superhero lead in a huge movie that will skyrocket his career to the next level I wish I had his "problems"

[Aesop Rocks]

I honestly might watch October Sky again, it's such a great movie.

[Doctor Jones]

It's the kind of film to watch once in a while and when you do, it's good. In 8th grade I watched that thing alot in school and I got sick of it.

[JustABill]

If he gets the role, I can't help but think people will see Johnny Storm and not Captain America. As he was one of the two people in the Fantastic Four movies who did their roles well.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I understand why he is conflicted. He is a strong actor who is already known for medicore comicbook movies that only I and few others sorta liked. Maybe he wants to be taken more seriously and think that playing in an another uber expensive comicbook movie will hurt his chances of that. It doesn't help that the director isn't all that special. If this movie fails it could hurt what career he does have. And the fact that he's apperently already signed for that romcom doesn't help matters.

It just feels like he is going to turn this role down, eventhough he is a great choice and will knock it out of the park.

[Doctor Jones]

It would be kinda ironic. It's a big decision though. As much as I hate to say it. I just want him to get it. If he doesn't get it, it's either Tatum or another month's worth of casting and this thread will go deeper into insanity.

[drmick]

I'm dubious about the real reason behind this story too.

Count me in the Evans camp. I'd like to think that the polls here may have had some sway with Marvel.

But, something seems fishy here. The optimist in me hopes it's damage control for having to bail on the RomCom, which will almost certainly incur a financial penalty.

[marcvader]

You guy's know what would be cool? Marvel having Sam and RDJ call Chris asking him to take part in this little team being put together.

[samsnee]

It's not Tatum and for that I am happy.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It would be kinda ironic. It's a big decision though. As much as I hate to say it. I just want him to get it. If he doesn't get it, it's either Tatum or another month's worth of casting and this thread will go deeper into insanity.I want him to take the role too.

If he does I'll be hoping for an awesome shirtless scene.:o

[Aesop Rocks]

I understand why he is conflicted. He is a strong actor who is already known for medicore comicbook movies that only I and few others sorta liked. Maybe he wants to be taken more seriously and think that playing in an another uber expensive comicbook movie will hurt his chances of that. It doesn't help that the director isn't all that special. If this movie fails it could hurt what career he does have. And the fact that he's apperently already signed for that romcom doesn't help matters.

It just feels like he is going to turn this role down, eventhough he is a great choice and will knock it out of the park.

But, his other choice is a rom com.

How can you be taken seriously in a rom com?

[I SEE SPIDEY]

^I hope he dumps that film regardless.

If that film fails it won't hurt his career, so thats the difference.

[JustABill]

Sandra Bullock is queen of Rom Com. She just won a f'in Oscar.

[Aesop Rocks]

Because The Blind Side was a rom com!

[drmick]

If he was really concerned about being typecast he would never have done Push. That flick was pants.

[DorkyFresh]

It's better than good. It's freaking fantastic that Tatum's name isn't in that article.
thou speaketh the truth!

[hame4479]

If he gets the role, I can't help but think people will see Johnny Storm and not Captain America. As he was one of the two people in the Fantastic Four movies who did their roles well.

The man is a good actor and once he has that mask on and hopefully gets angry and intense you won't see a hint of johny storm. He was a great commanding presence in sunshine, watch that for reference. Plus I hope they make him go fully blonde to further differentiate the characters.

[The Count]

Sandra Bullock is queen of Rom Com. She just won a f'in Oscar.

She also won a Razzie for worst Actress...in a romcom

[Chewy]

The long, drawn out process to determine who will carry the shield of America's greatest super-patriot is over. Sources have confirmed to HitFix that Chris Evans has been offered the role of the title hero in "The First Avenger: Captain America."

Other candidates for the part included Channing Tatum, Ryan Phillippe, John Krasinski and Mike Vogel. HitFix has learned the word about Evans' casting came down this afternoon to the other potential Cap's that the role was Evans. Some of the other new actors auditioning for the role had not even met with director Joe Johnston yet when the decision was made.


Evans is hardly a stranger to comic fans. He previously played hot-head Johnny Storm in 20th Century Fox's two "Fantastic Four" movies. Assuming Evans takes the role, he'll be committed to a number of future Marvel films including "Captain America" sequels, "The Avengers" and appearing in other Marvel Universe pictures.


The 28-year-old actor last appeared on screen in 2009's Sci-Fi thriller "Push." He'll star opposite Zoe Saldana in another comic book adaptation, "The Losers," next month. He'll follow that up with "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" which is based on a popular series of graphic novels.


On a humorous note, this may be the second blonde Marvel hero the brown-haired Evans has played, but did not dye his hair for. Fans were initially ruffled when Evans stayed dark-haired as Johnny Storm so will he pull out the peroxide for Steve Rogers? Stay tuned.


No word officially from Marvel Studios or distributor Paramount Pictures at this time.SOURCE (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2010-3-19-breaking-chris-evans-confirmed-as-marvel-s-captain-america)


If they're telling other actors that Evans has the role, sounds like he may not be as "conflicted" as we're being led to believe. Plus, he read for the role and has been in the casting mix for at least a few weeks.

[Doctor Jones]

I want him to take the role too.

If he does I'll be hoping for an awesome shirtless scene.:o

It's Captain America, of course you're gonna get one. :awesome:

But the only cg I can see is pre serum Rogers on Evans. They did it with Tobey on SM. And I doubt we'll see much of him pre serum shirtless. it'll probably be for one shot or so.

[I_am_iron_man]

Yeah, i support Evans for Cap. He's just good in Sunshine and he's good in action movies like Push.

Deadline said that Marvel isn't sure about him because he's Human Torch in Fantastic Four's franchise....But Marvel knows that Fox is rebooting F4? With their theory now Evans is not longer the "official" Human Torch like Bana is not longer the "official" Banner...

[Doctor Jones]

My god, all we need is confirmation? Tomorrow it could be over then?

I hope so, I'll be doing a dance.

[Aesop Rocks]

SOURCE (http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2010-3-19-breaking-chris-evans-confirmed-as-marvel-s-captain-america)


If they're telling other actors that Evans has the role, sounds like he may not be as "conflicted" as we're being led to believe. Plus, he read for the role and has been in the casting mix for at least a few weeks.

You sir are like a living, breathing "the night is darkest just before the dawn, and I assure you, the dawn is coming" quote.

[Doctor Jones]

Qft.

[batman44]

I hope Evans accepts the role.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I want to know what Jamie thinks about this. I don't like pming him about this sort of stuff though because it feels pathetic to me. I'm sure enough tools constantly bother him about this sort of thing.

[Doctor Jones]

I'm just waiting for a Chewey post. Then I'll get excited as hell.

[Sawyer]

I still feel a little "ehh" about this....

[Doctor Jones]

Would you rather feel "ehh" over Evans or "AHHHHHHH ********!!!!!" over Tatum?

[darthlaney]

But, his other choice is a rom com.

How can you be taken seriously in a rom com?


Ryan Renyolds did 'The Proposal' with Bullock - it hasn't dented his comic movie appeal one bit - In fact it did the most important thing - It greatly enhanced his box office appeal.

Evan's can do both - most rom com's have a short shoot time, and a few call backs later on. It can be fitted in, along with the Cap movie

[Aesop Rocks]

I said how can you be taken seriously in a rom com. Not his comic appeal after the rom com.

[gdw]

I like Evans alright, but nothing he has done suggests he is in anyway right for this role.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Would you rather feel "ehh" over Evans or "AHHHHHHH ********!!!!!" over Tatum?Everyone is intitled to their opinion. The fact that he is eh over this potential choice doesn't make me disike it. IMHO Evans is a good actor who will kill if he takes the role.

[Sawyer]

Would you rather feel "ehh" over Evans or "AHHHHHHH ********!!!!!" over Tatum?

Oh, the former, believe me. But it still feels as though I was hoping for a million dollars, but I just ended up getting a $100 gift card to Best Buy, and when I show disappointment, they respond by saying "Would you rather have the card or let us take your life savings?" Of course I'd rather have the card, but come on!

[darthlaney]

I said how can you be taken seriously in a rom com. Not his comic appeal after the rom com.



Its a comedy - its not serious. If that was all that you were getting at, then your point is pointless.

[Octoberist]

Oh, the former, believe me. But it still feels as though I was hoping for a million dollars, but I just ended up getting a $100 gift card to Best Buy, and when I show disappointment, they respond by saying "Would you rather have the card or let us take your life savings?" Of course I'd rather have the card, but come on!

I agree wit the choice. it's better than Mr. From the Streets Channing but...it's not clever.

To me, it's all based on the chemistry between Captain and Iron Man...I don't know if Chris can carry the weight for the Avengers movie but we'll see.

[Shockdingo]

Would you rather feel "ehh" over Evans or "AHHHHHHH ********!!!!!" over Tatum?
*shudders at the thought of former-male-stripper-Cap*
"Those who choose to oppose my shield must yield...to me abs!" *rips off uniform and starts dancing in Ultron's (horrified) face

[Lightning Strykez!]

I just read the newswire. Those of you who know me from managing the FF forums know how much I love this actor. But for Cap? Nnnnnnghhh....I dunno about that. The fact that FF is being rebooted is a moot point because knowing FOX it may never actually happen.


He definitely has the physical potential to pull of the role and cocky/confident chops. But I dunno....this doesn't seem quite right to me.

--LS!

[Aesop Rocks]

Its a comedy - its not serious. If that was all that you were getting at, then your point is pointless.

You're cool.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Don't doubt Evans LS. He will do well if he takes the role. Just stop thinking that he is only Johnny Storm.

[Radio_Clash]

Take the role Chris! :woot:

[Sawyer]

I'm glad it's not a generic mindless, blond action hero type that they've come close to casting, but... he just isnt Steve Rogers to me.

Dont get me wrong, I'd love to be surprised by his performance, but if news of his casting is true, I'm not going into this thing with terribly high hopes.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

If he takes the role I expect the news to break late tonight.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Don't doubt Evans LS. He will do well if he takes the role. Just stop thinking that he is only Johnny Storm.

Well, as I mentioned I'm not being affected by the FF connection--it's a moot point to me. If anything, I felt that Chris was wasted in those films anyway. I've seen him in just about all of his movies, so I know he can act. He has swagger--but it may be a bit too much for Captian America. But he's talented, muscular and charming...all of the important ingredients for a successful live action Cap. Could it be inspired casting? Only time will tell.

Therefore, I'm looking at him solely from credibility for THIS role, as I would do any other actor being considered. I will say this though: out of all of the frontrunners in the loop for this character, I am most comfortable with this option. I trust Chris because I am well acquainted with his body of work. But that's not necessarily saying a whole lot since I hate about 99% of the other actors... ;)

[Dark Knight]

Evans.....the best of the worst that has been rumored to be on the casting short loooooong list I guess huh fellas?

LOL

[Aesop Rocks]

If he takes the role I expect the news to break late tonight.

Which since it's a Friday, I won't mind staying up to find out.

[Doctor Jones]

Indeed. Either late tonight or the morning.

[MessiahDecoy123]

This is the best actor in Hollywood to play Captain America?

Yeah right.

[Doctor Jones]

Oh, the former, believe me. But it still feels as though I was hoping for a million dollars, but I just ended up getting a $100 gift card to Best Buy, and when I show disappointment, they respond by saying "Would you rather have the card or let us take your life savings?" Of course I'd rather have the card, but come on!

Who did you want for the role? My original choice was Eckhart. Damn, if only he was 10 years younger. Oh, God... that would have been awesome.

[Project862006]

Sawyer i am curious who did you want for Cap?

[Aesop Rocks]

This is the best actor in Hollywood to play Captain America?

Yeah right.

Given what they want, in the age limit? YES HE IS.

[8Diagrams(WU)]

Ok its finally settled. Hopefully they do it right. Im going with an open mind

[Crimson King]

So I guess this means I didn't get the part?!

[Mace Dolex]

I'm ok with Chris Evans doing Captain America, he's pretty buff and has more superhero experience than the others auditioning.

I mean *pff* John Krasinski as Cap, who's going to believe such a pudgy dork like him in the costume?

[Sawyer]

Ehh... I didnt really have a personal choice that I was 100% behind, just as I didnt have one for Iron Man. But with IM, I immediately gelled to the idea of RDJ as Stark... this, I'm going to need some convincing.

Eckhart would've been a good choice if they were going older with it, I like Ben McKenzie for the role, I thought the idea of Krasinski was really interesting... I just didnt have one particular choice.

[Sawyer]

Given what they want, in the age limit? YES HE IS.

Eh, I dont know if I'd necessary agree with that, but he's certainly the best guy considering the crap list of actors Marvel was considering.

[roach]

If Evans chose a rom-com over the role of Captain America that would be one of the biggest gaffes in cinema history, I'm talking bigger than Katie Holmes declining a role in TDK.

Actually I think the biggest gaffe in cinema history was Will Smith turning down the role of Neo in the Matrix(The Wachowski Bros wrote the role with him in mind) to do Wild Wild West

[Doctor Jones]

Ehh... I didnt really have a personal choice that I was 100% behind, just as I didnt have one for Iron Man. But with IM, I immediately gelled to the idea of RDJ as Stark... this, I'm going to need some convincing.

Eckhart would've been a good choice if they were going older with it, I like Ben McKenzie for the role, I thought the idea of Krasinski was really interesting... I just didnt have one particular choice.

Mckenzie was one of my other choices too. Krasinski made everything more interesting, but oh well I'm over it.

[B]

Well, as I mentioned I'm not being affected by the FF connection--it's a moot point to me. If anything, I felt that Chris was wasted in those films anyway. I've seen him in just about all of his movies, so I know he can act. He has swagger--but it may be a bit too much for Captian America. But he's talented, muscular and charming...all of the important ingredients for a successful live action Cap. Could it be inspired casting? Only time will tell.

QFT. :up:

Hes my favourite out of all the rumored 'front runners' for the role. The FF connection doesn't bother me in the slightest.. even more so because they are rebooting that franchise.

[louiebling$]

Actually I think the biggest gaffe in cinema history was Will Smith turning down the role of Neo in the Matrix(The Wachowski Bros wrote the role with him in mind) to do Wild Wild West
Yea this indeed.... but he needed it because he learned from that..... now look where he is at... he is one of the best actors out right now.

[Lightning Strykez!]

I mean *pff* John Krasinski as Cap, who's going to believe such a pudgy dork like him in the costume?

Agreed. I know many fanboys were jizzing their shorts over the thought of him wearing the blues, but I always thought it'd be one f***ing tragedy if he were cast. This newsbit over Chris Evans at least crunches that possibility.

Then again, it could ALL be one big fat rumor and Marvel may bring someone else out of the mix. I'm just trying to picture Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr. interracting. How does that look? :confused:

[Sawyer]

Then again, it could ALL be one big fat rumor and Marvel may bring someone else out of the mix. I'm just trying to picture Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr. interracting. How does that look? :confused:

He just doesnt seem commanding enough to be considered their equal. He just seems too much like the funny, good-looking sidekick to me.

[batboy99]

Please accept Chris! PLEASE!!

[Whiskey Tango]

I don't have any more fingers or toes to cross!

edit: and it's hard to type like this!

[batboy99]

I was hoping they would get someone ''new'' for this role, but Evans is by far the best choice from all the contenders.

[Webhead2006]

as i said in the casting thread, and the contender threads. Evans is who i want know we know he has been given offer by marvel studios. So hopefully he will take it. HE has the looks, he is a decent actor, and he could hold his own with downey/jackson/norton i think. And i would definately want him over tatum or that stan guy. So crossing fingers we will get confirmation from marvel or evans soon enough.

[Lightning Strykez!]

He just doesnt seem commanding enough to be considered their equal. He just seems too much like the funny, good-looking sidekick to me.

But wouldn't you agree that you have that perception because he's only played those roles in the past? It's called typecasting. :oldrazz: I have every expectation that if he takes this role, he will not be comedic. And when he joins the Avengers, Tony will be playing that role more anyway. LOL

If he gets the role, I can't help but think people will see Johnny Storm and not Captain America. As he was one of the two people in the Fantastic Four movies who did their roles well.

I know what you're saying, but I doubt folks will have a hard time making the transition. They accepted Halle Berry as Storm and Catwoman (:whatever: ), and they'll get over Ryan Reynolds as well. There are some stark differences they could make to really set Chris apart from the Johnny Storm role, especially physically: If he beefs up more (he's already cut, but he could use more mass) and dyes his hair blond, that'd be two very serious departures from Johnny Storm right there. Couple that with more serious mannerisms and I think people will make that transition.

Besides...the FF films weren't exactly blockbusters. MOST people sat out of theaters for them--especially the second film. So unless they rent them, his role in that series will be largely slept on by the average moviegoer.

The Fantastic Four films were only medium-large in the fanboy world. That's it.

[Lightning Strykez!]

He just doesnt seem commanding enough to be considered their equal. He just seems too much like the funny, good-looking sidekick to me.

But wouldn't you agree that you have that perception because he's only played those roles in the past? It's called typecasting. :oldrazz: I have every expectation that if he takes this role, he will not be comedic. And when he joins the Avengers, Tony will be playing that role more anyway. LOL

If he gets the role, I can't help but think people will see Johnny Storm and not Captain America. As he was one of the two people in the Fantastic Four movies who did their roles well.

I know what you're saying, but I doubt folks will have a hard time making the transition. They accepted Halle Berry as Storm and Catwoman (:whatever: ), and they'll get over Ryan Reynolds as well. There are some stark differences they could make to really set Chris apart from the Johnny Storm role, especially physically: If he beefs up more (he's already cut, but he could use more mass) and dyes his hair blond, that'd be two very serious departures from Johnny Storm right there. Couple that with more serious mannerisms and I think people will make that transition.

Besides...the FF films weren't exactly blockbusters. MOST people sat out of theaters for them--especially the second film. So unless they rent them, his role in that series will be largely slept on by the average moviegoer.

The Fantastic Four films were only medium-large in the fanboy world. That's it.

[samsnee]

I know what you're saying, but I doubt folks will have a hard time making the transition. They accepted Halle Berry as Storm and Catwoman (:whatever: ), and they'll get over Ryan Reynolds as well. There are some stark differences they could make to really set Chris apart from the Johnny Storm role, especially physically: If he beefs up more (he's already cut, but he could use more mass) and dyes his hair blond, that'd be two very serious departures from Johnny Storm right there. Couple that with more serious mannerisms and I think people will make that transition.

Besides...the FF films weren't exactly blockbusters. MOST people sat out of theaters for them--especially the second film. So unless they rent them, his role in that series will be largely slept on by the average moviegoer.

The Fantastic Four films were only medium-large in the fanboy world. That's it.

I can't tell if you're being serious or sarcastic with that one. As long as he doesn't play Cap as a smart a s s like Johnny, then we should be ok. I don't want him to be moody like Batman, but he should be more serious.

[Stripesy Strip]

Chris Evans
Robert Downey, Jr.
Chris Hemsworth
with Edward Norton
and Samuel L. Jackson

The Avengers



It just feels right.

Hemsworth and Evans are so out of place there.

[flickchick85]

He just doesnt seem commanding enough to be considered their equal. He just seems too much like the funny, good-looking sidekick to me.
Interesting that you say that, because since I never bothered to see the 2nd Fantastic Four movie, the last 3 movies I've seen of Evans' were serious ones: Sunshine, Street Kings, and Fierce People. So it's been several years since I've thought of him as a "funny" guy at all. And even back when I did, I remember seeing London and hating that movie, but I remember thinking he showed great promise as a dramatic actor in that. So to me, he's just a good actor, and I'm excited at the prospect of him finally getting to do a mainstream role that lets him use some of the gravitas he's brought to these smaller movies.


And actually, I can see him fitting right in with RDJ, SLJ, etc. I can picture them all going out for beers together, lol. Sure, he'd be the "kid" of the group, but Cap would be anyway no matter who was cast, because Cap is just supposed to be younger. I can certainly see him as the kid who knows how to give orders when he needs to, and who won't take crap from RDJ, either. ;)

[Webhead2006]

i for one will be happy once its all confirmed by marvel on who is cap and with all the evans news i really hope he does sign. he is the best of the bunch currently and i think he could really shine in the role. As for the whole romcom maybe he can do it if its not due to shoot say may/early june and he could get the workd done. Or if he isnt stuck to some commitment deal like emily blunt was and had to pull out of doing ironman 2. He will take the cap role. Or marvel/paramount/disney could pay to take evans. Or if their is not contractual issues he could just walk from the romcom and they recast his role.

[Stripesy Strip]

Interesting that you say that, because since I never bothered to see the 2nd Fantastic Four movie, the last 3 movies I've seen of Evans' were serious ones: Sunshine, Street Kings, and Fierce People. So it's been several years since I've thought of him as a "funny" guy at all. And even back when I did, I remember seeing London and hating that movie, but I remember thinking he showed great promise as a dramatic actor in that. So to me, he's just a good actor, and I'm excited at the prospect of him finally getting to do a mainstream role that let's him use some of the gravitas he's brought to these smaller movies.


And actually, I can see him fitting right in with RDJ, SLJ, etc. I can picture them all going out for beers together, lol. Sure, he'd be the "kid" of the group, but Cap would be anyway no matter who was cast, because Cap is just supposed to be younger. And I can certainly see him as the kid who knows how to give orders when he needs to, and who won't take crap from RDJ. ;)

I've seen Streen Kings and Sunshine. And you're wrong.

He's not this:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kxF371gMSro/SZuP5PE04wI/AAAAAAAAGdw/Q1Ng_PFGfPQ/s400/arod3.JPG

[Jake Cassidy]

Actually I think the biggest gaffe in cinema history was Will Smith turning down the role of Neo in the Matrix(The Wachowski Bros wrote the role with him in mind) to do Wild Wild West

Who has the better career right now? Will Smith or Keanu Reeves? :woot:

[Sawyer]

But wouldn't you agree that you have that perception because he's only played those roles in the past? It's called typecasting. :oldrazz: I have every expectation that if he takes this role, he will not be comedic. And when he joins the Avengers, Tony will be playing that role more anyway. LOL

I know, and I've been wrong plenty of times before. When I first heard that Ledger was cast as The Joker, I was like "... really? I dont see it." But Nolan knew what he was doing, and Ledger ended up blowing me away. This however, unlike Nolan's casting, doesnt seem like Marvel's perfect choice for the role, it just seems to me like Marvel's been sitting around with their thumbs up their asses for a while and when it finally came time to get down to buisness they were like "Oh ****, we're almost out of time. Get as many 22-30 year old actors in here as you can.... Chris, you're the best of the bunch, let's make a deal."

Like I said, I could be very wrong here, but for the time-being, I'm not very excited.

[Sawyer]

Where the **** is my post?

Edit: Nevermind.

[Jake Cassidy]

Hemsworth and Evans are so out of place there.

You're just gonna have to deal with it. Hopefully one day you'll grow up and realise you can't always get what you want. :oldrazz:

[flickchick85]

I've seen Streen Kings and Sunshine. And you're wrong.

He's not this:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kxF371gMSro/SZuP5PE04wI/AAAAAAAAGdw/Q1Ng_PFGfPQ/s400/arod3.JPG
You're wrong. Yes he is. :oldrazz:

[Stripesy Strip]

You guys are pretty mature. You deserve your man-boy.

[Punisher_MAX]

THANK GOD.

Evans will rule the role...I have faith in him...time for him to bulk up!

[Spider-Fan]

Is this true...IS THIS TRUE!!! TELL ME NOW!!!

Evans as Cap...that is awesome if true :up:

[flickchick85]

You guys are pretty mature.
You get what you give.

[Jake Cassidy]

How is 'mature' an insult?

[Sawyer]

How is 'mature' an insult?

I think that stripesy guy might've been sarcastic.

[Jake Cassidy]

If that's right it was ****in' lame sarcasm.

[Sawyer]

If that's right it was ****in' lame sarcasm.

Well, what do you expect from someone with such a low post count? :oldrazz:

[Lightning Strykez!]

I can't tell if you're being serious or sarcastic with that one.

I was being neither serious nor sarcastic. I was being...vague.
:dry::dry::dry:

















:oldrazz:

[Project862006]

http://www.bigshinyrobot.com/reviews/archives/12820
Our dear friend Jerk-Bot, a robot deeply embedded in the film and movie industry, has made a few points about the Chris Evans casting news that he’s heard around the campfire and they are points that I think are worth repeating.


Chris Evans was simply offered the part. He has not accepted anything yet.
Fox could play spoiler on this one, just like they did when they prevented Emily Blunt from playing the Black Widow in Iron Man 2. Evans is still contractually obliged to a third Fantastic Four movie if they choose to do one. Although it’s been said they were doing a reboot, it’s not inconceivable that they would jump in and keep him cast as Johnny Storm.
It is Jerk-Bot’s understanding that Evans might be under contact for a sequel to the Losers as well, if the first one is a success.
Because the studio is offering only $300,000 (a “paupers salary” for so big a role) it’s conceivable he might just turn it down.
Word around the campfire is that they still might be testing Kellan Lutz (if his Twilight obligations allow) and Alexander Skarsgard, just in case.

So we can all be as excited as we’d like about the idea of this casting, but we’re at a stage where anything can happen.
So, take the Chris Evans news with a grain of salt and wait until you get an official announcement before you go completely insane, one way or the other.

[Jake Cassidy]

Low post count = having a life


:oldrazz:

[Dr. Evil]

http://www.bigshinyrobot.com/reviews/archives/12820

I would not mind Skarsgard, despite the fact that he's not American. And Lutz better keep away from this role.

[Jake Cassidy]

I'm all for Evans, but Skarsgard would be great.

[Spider-Fan]

I hope he takes it! I admit, of all the names thrown out during this process, Evans' excited me the most. I like him as an actor, and I think he has talent that has been unexplored. I've seen it in films like Sunshine. If he takes it, he will be great. I can feel it :up:

He has looks, talent, and presence. All the things I want in a Cap. Most balanced choice, hence why I feel he is the best we have heard.

[Marx]

As I said in the other thread, I think Chris Evans would be a great Captain America. :up:

[Sawyer]

Low post count = having a life


:oldrazz:

Pshh.... such lies!!!

[Lightning Strykez!]

I honestly would not be surprised--in the least--if FOX tried to cock-block this arrangement and pull some s*** to keep Chris tied to FF. That studio is known for being messy, petty and vindictive. For example, they killed James Marsden off for double-playing with Bryan Singer's Superman Returns and ended up cutting their own damn toes off. However, Marvel could get equally nasty if they do decide to pull a clause on Chris.

Then again, FOX didn't seem to care when Halle Berry signed on to do Catwoman and she still came back for X3's Storm, so...anything can happen.

[Jake Cassidy]

Pshh.... such lies!!!

It's OK. It's not like I know anything about having a life. :csad:

[Sawyer]

http://www.bigshinyrobot.com/reviews/archives/12820

No Twilighters. That's where I absolutely draw the line. If any actor from Twilight ends up in a comic book movie I want to see, the end result would be nothing short of a massacre.

[Marx]

I honestly would not be surprised--in the least--if FOX tried to cock-block this arrangement and pull some s*** to keep Chris tied to FF. That studio is known for being messy, petty and vindictive. For example, they killed James Marsden off for double-playing with Bryan Singer's Superman Returns and ended up cutting their own damn toes off. However, Marvel could get equally nasty if they do decide to pull a clause on Chris.

Then again, FOX didn't seem to care when Halle Berry signed on to do Catwoman and she still came back for X3's Storm, so...anything can happen.

...that's because no one saw Catwoman. :oldrazz::cwink:

[Chewy]

Fox could play spoiler on this one, just like they did when they prevented Emily Blunt from playing the Black Widow in Iron Man 2. Evans is still contractually obliged to a third Fantastic Four movie if they choose to do one. Although it’s been said they were doing a reboot, it’s not inconceivable that they would jump in and keep him cast as Johnny Storm.
This is the stretchiest stretch ever. Fox pulled Blunt off Iron Man 2 to fulfill a contract on a film that was entering production, they didn't change their plans for their franchise just to cockblock. Which is what they'd have to do to get Evans off Cap

[Jake Cassidy]

No Twilighters. That's where I absolutely draw the line. If any actor from Twilight ends up in a comic book movie I want to see, the end result would be nothing short of a massacre.

You only mean the young actors right?

Michael Sheen, Peter Facinelli and Billy Burke are great. :yay:

There are a lot of good actors in the Twilight movies. It's just the material is so ****in' awful that not even Gary Oldman could save it.

[Spider-Fan]

I honestly would not be surprised--in the least--if FOX tried to cock-block this arrangement and pull some s*** to keep Chris tied to FF. That studio is known for being messy, petty and vindictive. For example, they killed James Marsden off for double-playing with Bryan Singer's Superman Returns and ended up cutting their own damn toes off. However, Marvel could get equally nasty if they do decide to pull a clause on Chris.

Then again, FOX didn't seem to care when Halle Berry signed on to do Catwoman and she still came back for X3's Storm, so...anything can happen.

I would agree if FF2 was more successful than it was. I think the BO for it has killed any chance of them trying to reunite them for a third film. Which is great for us :up:

Evans was one of the few good things about those films.

[Punisher_MAX]

...well it WOULD be funny yet Awesome if they got Skarsgard to do Cap.

[Marx]

I would agree if FF2 was more successful than it was. I think the BO for it has killed any chance of them trying to reunite them for a third film. Which is great for us :up:

Evans was one of the few good things about those films.

I agree.

[Jake Cassidy]

...well it WOULD be funny yet Awesome if they got Skarsgard to do Cap.

He'd be a great backup choice if Evans can't do it.

Although, I really want him to be Aquaman.

[Spider-Fan]

I agree.

I think the fact he was good in 2 very bad films shows he has some serious talent :up:

The FF films really anger me, cause they deserve better :csad:

I'll never forgive FOX for their treatment of Doom :barf:

[Punisher_MAX]

He'd be a great backup choice if Evans can't do it.

Although, I really want him to be Aquaman.

why? Aquaman is such a useless hero.

[Sawyer]

You only mean the young actors right?

Michael Sheen, Peter Facinelli and Billy Burke are great. :yay:

There are a lot of good actors in the Twilight movies. It's just the material is so ****in' awful that not even Gary Oldman could save it.

So long as the role they're playing requires so much make up and prosthetics that they're completely unrecognizable to the common Twilight fangirl, I'd be fine with it.

The second I see an overweight 14 year old girl with a Team Jacob t-shirt on enter the theater to see The Avengers is the second I break my "no attacking random stangers" policy. :o

[Marx]

I think the fact he was good in 2 very bad films shows he has some serious talent :up:

The FF films really anger me, cause they deserve better :csad:

I'll never forgive FOX for their treatment of Doom :barf:

Exactly man.

[Jake Cassidy]

So long as the role they're playing requires so much make up and prosthetics that they're completely unrecognizable to the common Twilight fangirl, I'd be fine with it.

Now that's some narrow-minded ********. I thought you were better than that.

I'm gonna crap for this but so what. I think Ashley Greene would be a good Lois Lane. There I said it. :yay:

I really gotta stop thinking with my dick. :woot:

[Sawyer]

Now that's some narrow-minded ********. I thought you were better than that.

Well....I'm not. :oldrazz:

What's wrong with me saying I'd want them to be unrecognizable? For an actor, that should be the ultimate challenge. I'd think that any actor would jump at the chance to earn the role for which they would be considered "unrecognizable".

[Lightning Strykez!]

why? Aquaman is such a useless hero.

Is not. He can communicate...with like, sea horses. :eek::up:

[Doctor Jones]

Outrageous!

[J. Custer]

@ SPIDER-FAN or X-men and Wolverine my friend...or X-men and Wolverine. mmm. Indeed. on to Chris Evans, I just feel like they're playing it real safe with this choice. I still like Alex Ross suggestion of Jon Hamm. and no, I don't think hamm is too old. He looks experieced and has a built in stoicism and heroic presence. I just don't want Cap to get the Chris Pine Kirk treatment. I can't see Evans in command of hard men on the battle field and having the physical presence that is a must for the character. I'm not sure if we'll get the Captain America many of us like to see in a movie. it will be a version of Cap, but ...well, it may turn out to be another Incredible Hulk(which was an OK movie) or worse, an X-men Origins: Wolverine. but, I may be jumping the gun....

[Jake Cassidy]

Well....I'm not. :oldrazz:

What's wrong with me saying I'd want them to be unrecognizable? For an actor, that should be the ultimate challenge. I'd think that any actor would jump at the chance to earn the role for which they would be considered "unrecognizable".

I agree with that. I still not sure that's what you originally meant. :woot:

[Sawyer]

I agree with that. I still not sure that's what you originally meant. :woot:

Well, I still stand by that.... :o

[Katsuro]

The second I see an overweight 14 year old girl with a Team Jacob t-shirt on enter the theater to see The Avengers is the second I break my "no attacking random stangers" policy. :o

You need help. You'd beat up a teenage girl because she wanted to see the same movie as you, but she also liked another movie that you dont like?

[Dr. Evil]

So we have:

Confirmed (Likely to be Avengers Movie):

- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
- Scarlett Johannson as Natasha Romanov/The Black Widow
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Ed Norton as Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk
- Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine

Rumored:

- Chris Evans as Captain America (offered role)
- Kate Mara as Bethany Cabe (other than the fact that she's in the movie, has she actually been confirmed for this part?)
- Olivia Munn as The Iron Maiden (rumored, so I doubt this is the case)

That's a lot of Marvel Superheros in these Marvel productions.

[Jake Cassidy]

Aquaman is awesome.

****in' marvel fanboys. :oldrazz:

[Jake Cassidy]

You need help. You'd beat up a teenage girl because she wanted to see the same movie as you, but she also liked another movie that you dont like?

They gotta learn somehow.

[Sawyer]

You need help. You'd beat up a teenage girl because she wanted to see the same movie as you, but she also liked another movie that you dont like?

If you think I'm 100% serious, you're the one that needs help. This isnt craigslist. The hype isnt filled with murderous psychopaths.

I would merely make an annoyed face the second I see anything twilight related enter my life, if even for a moment, and try to ignore it.

[Doctor Jones]

Are people actually taking that Munn Iron Maiden thing seriously? Christ, I think that was a joke. This was like in July too.

[Dr. Evil]

Well, has Kate Mara even been confirmed as Bethany Cabe? I have only read two places where this is the case, and one of them is not always that reliable (IMDB.COM).