First Avenger 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.

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[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!t:

 

[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!!!

 

[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

 

[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.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

Definitely Reynolds all over again.

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

 

[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.

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.

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

 

[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.

t:

 

[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.

 

[MadVillainy]

Definitely Reynolds all over again.

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

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.