First Avenger OFFICIAL: Hugo Weaving is Red Skull

[DocHoliday]

It isn't a joke, sadly.

 

[Deaths Head II]

If Weaving plays the Red Skull and Tatum ends up playing Cap, this will be the worst case of the villain upstaging the hero since Tim Roth and that Grey's Anatomy guy in The Musketeer.

I think if it ends up being Weaving as Red Skull versus Tatum as Cap, I'll probably end up rooting for Red Skull.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I think the script would magically make the Red Skull kill Cap if it is Tatum vs Weaving...cause, there is no reality Tatum wins that

 

[Octoberist]

according to the Hollywood Reporter recently, they said that the studio is STILL trying to work out a contract with Hugo, even a week after the announcement. I'm just thinking that..Marvel really needs to think about their contract negotiation deals because thus far, it's been all over the map.

With Thor, it was actually pretty good.

But with Iron Man 2 and now this, it seems like they're lowballing too much. Yeah, I don't want an actor to get 30 million for a movie but they shouldn't be so cheap either.

 

[Webhead2006]

well i am sure the red skull/other supporting players will probably not be as low as an offer as the itial cap one was reported. i am sure they will end up getting hugo or guys like him a few million for supporting role. And then if cap is someone like mike or garrett a low offer for them is more reasonable since they are a lesser comitidy then say hugo.

As for tatum yes it was reported he been asked to test, but that doesnt me he will actually get the role. Look at all the other names we have heard that tested and been knocked out of the list, ryan mcpartlin, michael cassidy, scott porter, john krasinski, patrick flueger to name the ones we have heard about. Not counting probably countless others who did test we didnt hear of prior to that list coming out a few weeks back.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Weaving and Tatum as hero and villain?

My God, even if Red Skull dies, he will be mroe more alive than Tatum as Cap.

Evans and Weaving is much more exciting.

 

[The Count]

Behold the Red Skull!

 

[Deaths Head II]

Evans and Weaving is much more exciting.

A block of wood and Weaving would be more exciting.

 

[Silvermoth]

Behold the Red Skull!

Perfect!

 

[Darkness Falls]

If Weaving plays the Red Skull and Tatum ends up playing Cap, this will be the worst case of the villain upstaging the hero since Tim Roth and that Grey's Anatomy guy in The Musketeer.

i litterally lol'd

 

[davince338]

A block of wood and Weaving would be more exciting.

lol

If Tatum becomes cap, they should call the movie How the Red Skull humiliates Captain America.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Channing Tatum and Hugo Weaving...??? I can't even think about it, it's so confusing.

Also Marvel better stop being A-holes and get Weaving for the role.

 

[That-Guy]

according to the Hollywood Reporter recently, they said that the studio is STILL trying to work out a contract with Hugo, even a week after the announcement. I'm just thinking that..Marvel really needs to think about their contract negotiation deals because thus far, it's been all over the map.

I bet Hugo was pretty much a done deal and then...

Marvel Exec: (hands Hugo a pen) Just sign here on the dotted line, Mr. Weaving.

Hugo: (looks over contract) Great, thanks. You know, I'm really looking forward to this role. I've been itching to play another iconic villain, and well, Transformers really didn't cut it. I don't even mind taking a slightly lower salary because I really have a lot of faith in this project. Any word yet on who you guys are going to cast as Captain America?

Marvel Exec: Yes! We're currently screen testing Channing Tatum.

Hugo: (drops pen before signing) Excuse me?

Marvel Exec: Tatum! You know, the guy who played a soldier in G.I. Joe? And a soldier in Dear John? And a soldier in Stop-Loss?

Hugo: ...

Marvel: Well, he has also played other types of characters! He was a hip-hop dancer in Step Up 1 & 2! And a jock in She's the Man! Oh, and he played a fighter in Fighting!

Hugo: We're going to need to renegotiate here.

 

[That-Guy]

LOL, thanks. Yeah. I'd rather see Hugo Weaving in a dual role as Cap and Red Skull (complete with lame Jean Claude Van Damme-style twin brother subplot) than see Tatum in this damned movie.

 

[Dark Knight]

What a waste.....Weaving as the Red Skull?? Ugh

He should have been cast Riddler, Brainiac or Sinestro!

 

[Spider-X]

Behold the Red Skull!

that had better be a production still or i'll be pissed. They have completely NAILED Red Skull's look there!

 

[Rock Sexton]

What a waste.....Weaving as the Red Skull?? Ugh

He should have been cast Riddler, Brainiac or Sinestro!

Ya seriously. I mean who could've ever picture a man with a naturally weird looking skull and a man who plays an excellent villain as the Red Skull?

 

[Dark Knight]

Ya seriously. I mean who could've ever picture a man with a naturally weird looking skull and a man who plays an excellent villain as the Red Skull?

My point is the movie is going to SUCK!

What a waste to cast Weaving in this film.....Ugh

 

[Chewy]

My point is the movie is going to SUCK!

What a waste to cast Weaving in this film.....Ugh

Thanks for your input

 

[Rock Sexton]

My point is the movie is going to SUCK!

What a waste to cast Weaving in this film.....Ugh

Roger that Dark Knight. Over and out.

 

[FaT_tONle]

Sorry DC didn't snag him... get over it.

 

[Rock Sexton]

Sorry DC didn't snag him... get over it.

I think he means that a guy like Weaving will be wasted if we get a pathetic cast for Cap.

 

[Chewy]

No, Dark Knight is a big-time DC fanboy who will hate on anything Marvel-related

 

[Dark Knight]

The consideration of one of the worst "actors" going today in Tatum as Cap doesn't cause you much concern?

It does me and I have had concerns regarding this project from the get go actually, especially after seeing JJ's failed attempt at the Wolfman.

The problems with casting the lead role should be taken as a sign for Weaving to not be anywhere near this potential trainwreck of a film....but oh well.

I have confidence in the Thor film....but not the Cap film. It will most likely do very badly internationally and I have a feeling it will underperform here in the US as well. Hey, I liked the Iron Man film...and the 2nd Hulk film was an improvement from Lees Hulk.

 

[FaT_tONle]

Any fanboy can have an appreciation for a decent CB film... what some people can't stand are the part-sensible, mostly trollish fanboys like Captain Stacy and yourself, who blow this Marvel vs DC thing out of proportions. I admit I am a Marvel guy and my DC fanboyism falls many notches down once you get past the two guys, but I leave it at that. You go the extra mile.