First Avenger OFFICIAL: Hugo Weaving is Red Skull

[FaT_tONle]

Oh c'mon... fanboys were even admitting they weren't throwing his name down because it would have been "too obvious fanboy casting". This casting just seems to convenient for my liking. I like it when it's more of a blindsider like a Ledger or something of that nature. I get that not every casting is going to spark that "wow" factor, but that's what I expected with this movie. I was wrong.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I must have missed that memo. Oh well.

 

[That person]

Oh c'mon... fanboys were even admitting they weren't throwing his name down because it would have been "too obvious fanboy casting". This casting just seems to convenient for my liking. I like it when it's more of a blindsider like a Ledger or something of that nature. I get that not every casting is going to spark that "wow" factor, but that's what I expected with this movie. I was wrong.

To be fair, Jack Nicholson is pretty much the most uninspired choice imaginable for (lunatic), but tends to do a great job. Yeah, it's type casting, but it's well done type casting.

 

[FaT_tONle]

Beetlejuice wasn't exactly Mr. Wayne either...

 

[roach]

My Life wasnt Superman either

 

[GNR]

I think Hugo as the Skull isn't much of an inspired choice.I'd rather see someone a bit younger.

Then again,it all depends what direction they go with RS.I hope they stray away from the "mouthy arch nemesis with endless henchman" route and actually make the Skull a formidable badass/nazi version of a super soldier.

 

[Spider-Bat]

I haven't been on here in awhile and just saw that Hugo's playing the Red Skull, that's perfect!

Good casting. I've always thought he'd make a good comic book villian. I always thought he'd be good for Sinestro in Green Lantern but this is cool too!

 

[Webhead2006]

hopefully so chewy hugo will be a great pick for red skull hopefully we will know 100% shortly now with evans confirmed as cap.

 

[WillardNation]

it was confirmed this afternoon

 

[Webhead2006]

well i meant marvel still hasnt said anything yet about evans and weaving like how the others marvel movies stuff and havent made a cap page just yet. I am sure hugo is skull which i am happy for.

 

[Webhead2006]

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[Juha]

I've been lobbying Weaving for quite some time now when it comes to playing a comic book super villain. So my prayers have been answered. I'm so glad he finally becomes a part of the Marvel family. I also think that the role of Red Skull suits him perfectly.

I'm not too sure about Johnston. I'm not too sure about Evans. I'm not too sure about the script. But I'm definitely sure about Weaving. The man will deliver.

 

[Webhead2006]

i totally cant wait to see what they do with red skull and his look.

 

[Brian Braddock]

So far we have the possibility of Chris Evans vs Hugo Weaving, with other casting choices to follow.

Not bad; not bad at all.

 

[KangConquers]

I'm betting before April 1st we have Skull finalized and Bucky + Peggy Carter cast. Over the course of April, I bet we see all of the bit roles, extras, minor villains, and Invaders cast.

 

[Chewy]

Skull was already finalized - the Evans casting reports from yesterday say Weaving is set to play the role

 

[FaT_tONle]

So far we have the possibility of Chris Evans vs Hugo Weaving, with other casting choices to follow.

Not bad; not bad at all.

I will say it has the potential to be better than Neo vs Smith, I just hope Weaving has some gas left and they don't have to CGI and stunt double everything.

 

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

I'm actually looking forward to this line up so far!

 

[Doctor Jones]

Is Bucky confirmed to be in the film?

Maybe the female lead will be cast this week?

 

[Spider-Fan]

I don't see why they'd cut Bucky out of the film.

I think the female will prob be next, now that we have Cap and Skull. Hopefully we get her and Bucky both this week

 

[Nirvana]

William H. Macy should be Dr. Abraham Erskine.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Macy would be good no doubt but I'm still plumping for the left-of-field casting of Keitel.

 

[Nightwing 52]

So far we have the possibility of Chris Evans vs Hugo Weaving, with other casting choices to follow.

Not bad; not bad at all.

 

[roach]

I don't see why they'd cut Bucky out of the film.

I think the female will prob be next, now that we have Cap and Skull. Hopefully we get her and Bucky both this week

From the blurbs the director put out I dont see them doing Bucky