First Avenger The Captain America Casting Thread

[flickchick85]

Whenever they make it official, whoever it turns out to be, I can't wait for the first joint photo shoot with the actors from the other movies, so we can at least see all the main Avengers actors together in one room. Just one picture from that shoot would probably be enough to make my inner-geek die of happiness.

 

[Wolvieboy17]

I'm really intrigued by the idea of Krasinski as Cap. It just seems like such unusual casting. I'd much prefer they choose him instead of some of the others who, lets be honest, are essentially just safe options, nothing special. They're just attractive, athletic blondes who could look the part, but Krasinski as a suggestion, makes me think that they're looking at other, more interesting qualities for Steve Rogers character. I think while some of the others may look like Cap, I could see Krasinksi looking great as Steve Rogers (if you know what I mean.)

 

[RetroNaz]

I'm really intrigued by the idea of Krasinski as Cap. It just seems like such unusual casting. I'd much prefer they choose him instead of some of the others who, lets be honest, are essentially just safe options, nothing special. They're just attractive, athletic blondes who could look the part, but Krasinski as a suggestion, makes me think that they're looking at other, more interesting qualities for Steve Rogers character. I think while some of the others may look like Cap, I could see Krasinksi looking great as Steve Rogers (if you know what I mean.)

 

[Atharun]

Ok, here's an idea. I'm not happy with Krasinski being Cap at all. So I figure this would be a good way to picture it..

This is a clip from 300 where Leonidas has just been cut on his eye but picks up his helmet and turns around with the Spartans behind him. Now imagine this is Cap and those are the Avengers, replace Leonidas with Krasinski....yeah doesn't fit IMO. Now put Ackles in there and let him yell Avenger's Assemble and yeah you have your Captain America.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6HkW-kGZQk&feature=related#t=5m43s

 

[Rage]

For the record.... I am not opposed to JK. If he were cast... I could get behind that. There are alot of qualities that he can bring to the role... and they should have no problem getting his ears to stick out of the mask/helmet. I think that the idea is just crazy enough to work. I do have a bit of a problem with his height (almost too tall) but they could easily lift Thor a bit and Cap does need to be taller than both RDJ and Norton.

He has a wide shoulder base to build on and a decent chin... he just needs to cut some body fat and put on some muscle. I would assume that they would use another actor and Benjamin Button JK's face onto that actor (ideally) for the PRE SSS version of Steve Rogers.

That being said... of all those listed, I still hope that either Porter or Hedlund get the role (I LOVE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS OKAY!!) I just think that this news and the acceptance of the news is too easily swallowed at this point and I just think that something is going to happen (like Hedlund and Marvel agreeing on Money like Jackson and Rourke eventually did)

If this movie moves forward with JK... I'll get on board because I trust what Marvel Studios has been doing. If someone else is cast, I will probably get behind them too. I just have a hard time with Mike Vogel (height) and those other Pretty actors. Porter never really came across to me as pretty and Hedlund has proven that he can bulk up and play troubled characters (FNL he put on 30 lbs of muscle to play the FB)

I am officially on the fence. I got burnt on Skarsgard/Hemsworth and I don't want to put myself out there and have my hopes dashed again

 

[Lobo]

Krasinski is not Cap, at least not yet. We also know the other fianlists of which Ackles is not included. So, I'd recommend choosing your favorite of Scott Porter, Mike Vogel, Michael Cassidy, and Patrick Flueger

 

[flickchick85]

Ok, here's an idea. I'm not happy with Krasinski being Cap at all. So I figure this would be a good way to picture it..

This is a clip from 300 where Leonidas has just been cut on his eye but picks up his helmet and turns around with the Spartans behind him. Now imagine this is Cap and those are the Avengers, replace Leonidas with Krasinski....yeah doesn't fit IMO. Now put Ackles in there and let him yell Avenger's Assemble and yeah you have your Captain America.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6HkW-kGZQk&feature=related#t=5m43s

Yeah...that little experiment doesn't really work for Ackles any better than Krasinski. And Steve Rogers and Leonidas are completely different characters who require a completely different type of presence, imo, so the comparison is pretty pointless. Not all "leader" types are the same - here, we're talking a young outsider who becomes a leader as the story progresses. Leonidas was an established (older) king of a ruthless culture of elite warriors. Apples and oranges.

 

[Rage]

I lean toward Porter because the dude is actually a comic fan and a fan of Captain America. The guy has played a troubled character with a disability in FNL and was Really REALLY convincing.

Maybe I can do a manip... my Zach Levi one started making believers out of him and he's almost as crazy an idea as JK ;P

 

[flickchick85]

If it's someone other than Krasinski on that list, I'd be fine with Porter or Vogel. I'd just be less excited about their potential dynamic with the Avengers, because they really do seem like kids/boys to me when compared to the others (even Hemsworth, who's actually younger). RDJ and Krasinski, on the other hand, could be golden together, imo.

But there's still a big part of me that's hoping it'll be a left-field choice NOT on the list, though. Because that list is kinda sad.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

I'm sad that the 2 best choices imo, Ackles and Hedlund, can't do it.

Now I'm hoping for Porter.

 

[RetroNaz]

I'm still bummed that Pine is out of the running. I wonder if they just couldn't match his asking salary.

 

[TheFuture]

And Ive seen Porter, Hedlund, and Vogel act. And Im sure they can do beyond a good job.

The key difference is that I've seen Pine actually do a role that in some ways is very similar to Captain America. That's what sets Pine a part from the pretty boys you mentioned.

 

[Project862006]

Heatvision updated there article and now added Wilson Bethel(Generation Kill) to the list

 

[RetroNaz]

lol thought he was familiar, he's also on the Young and the Restless.

No...I don't watch the show intentionally!

 

[Dave40]

Im keeping my fingers crossed that Krasinski doesnt get it

Me too!!.He is a horrible choice .

 

[The Kryptonian]

I'd rather kill myself than rely on Krasinski to lead The Avengers. I don't know if there's some kind of virus affecting everyone's brains, because this Krasinski as Captain America thing is a joke. Seriously, can you really picture his head on Cap's body? We had the likes of Ryan McPartlin, Jensen Ackles and Robert Buckley all in contention, and this is the best they can do? Marvel is lost to me.

I like the guy, but him testing for one of the most important roles in comic movie history is most disturbing. What happened to the 23-32 actor range? Was Johnston lying the whole time or what? Everyone on this list for contention is very disappointing. Most were fan suggestions, and horrible ones at that, and now they're testing for the role?

My faith and interest in this movie has officially died. How dare Marvel do this to one of it's most devoted fans of Captain America.

 

[RetroNaz]

It's not official yet mate, so there's no sense in jumping the hate wagon just yet.

 

[drax]

Heatvision updated there article and now added Wilson Bethel(Generation Kill) to the list

For the moment imo the best choice, I'm not really happy with these names, specially with John Krasinski, I don't hate him, but he don't really look like the blonde blue eyes hero like Steve Roger.

So wait and see, don't forget that we don't have the complete actors list, it's just some fews name, Johnson have already said that they want somebody not very well know for the role, so there are a big chance that Krasinski don't have the role.

 

[That person]

I'm still somewhat skeptical. I am happy that Hedlund is in consideration, and I'm not totally convinced he's out of the running, given that we're dealing with internet rumors. That being said, internet rumors pegged Hemsworth before Marvel announced it, so it wouldn't suprise me if it does wind up being JK. If that is the case, I can see why he would be desirable, and I would support him, as Marvel seems to know what they're doing based on what we've seen in the past.

 

[ultimatefan]

John Krasinski seems entirely wrong for the part IMO - imagine Cap doing a speech about the importance of ideals with that cynical, bratty kid attitude Krasinski plays in TO -, not to mention he´s not an unknown. Can´t comment on the others.

 

[tallsy_1]

I'm not saying that I've lost faith. But if Krasinski is cast it's going to need good buzz for me.

I wouldn't mind Bethel, Porter, or Vogel. Or some of the other unknown names.

Of course, now every agent in Hollywood is leaking that their client auditioned for the role to gin up interest for other parts.

 

[Young Superman]

Dude Vogel's only 5'10"

 

[Brian Braddock]

I'm definately not a Krasinski/Cap advocate; but if he was cast, my interest in the movie wouldnt wane in the slightest as I'm a Cap fan, 1st and foremost.

I am curious as to this '1940's look' that everyone bangs on about though.

Surely anyone who's hair is styled the way it was in that era and dressed in clothes of that time would have a '1940's' look to them. Just what is it about someones face in the 1940's that is so different a face of today?

 

[MadVillainy]

^^ and?@ Young Superman
also the 300k pay us messed up if true. Even Routh got 1 mill for SR plus percentage of profits

 

[ultimatefan]

I'm definately not a Krasinski/Cap advocate; but if he was cast, my interest in the movie wouldnt wane in the slightest as I'm a Cap fan, 1st and foremost.

I am curious as to this '1940's look' that everyone bangs on about though.

Surely anyone who's hair is styled the way it was in that era and dressed in clothes of that time would have a '1940's' look to them. Just what is it about someones face in the 1940's that is so different a face of today?

The square jaw, classic masculine type was more common, or at least was more used in movies and TV, as opposed to the current obsession with boyish metrossexual types.