First Avenger Why Does Everyone Want a Body-Building Captain America?

[Red Mask]

No, I meant juicing up. Would it be so bad if the actor stacked up with WHEY or other protein enhancements.

 

[captaintass]

Hold on, a 6 feet 2 inch gymnast? The best gymnasts in the world are much shorter than that. At best those guys are close to bantamweights.

Yes, but they aren't Captain America, are they? That's what makes him so badass.

"Wow! He moves like an Olympic gymnast but look how BIG he is!"

Larger than life, my friend.

 

[marcvader]

Hold on, a 6 feet 2 inch gymnast? The best gymnasts in the world are much shorter than that. At best those guys are close to bantamweights. What the effing, dogs! Aquaman should now look like Michael, but not Captain America.

Guy, obviously ther are no gymnasts that size. I used that reference as an example for muscle tone or body shape as apposed to bodybuilders.

 

[Rich Santoro]

A decathalete might be a better mold... or a Strong Safety. I still say that Frank Shamrock is the body type that best fits for Cap.

 

[marcvader]

I'm fine with that too. I just want a very athletic look that can convey a man in peak form that can be taken seriously performing the things that Cap can.

 

[Rich Santoro]

^ agree... but I have to admit. I am ok with a padded suit (just ever so slightly) if they need to improve the image just a bit.

 

[marcvader]

As long as it's subtle I can deal with that.

 

[RAMORE]

I can't believe this thread is still near the top of the lists Aren't we all in agreement no wrestlers just really good actors who are forced into getting in the best shape of their lives?

 

[Rich Santoro]

It is because we can't stop talking about Cap and the vision for the film... We are all excited. t:

 

[marcvader]

Can't wait to have an actual Cap board. We've got a long wait ahead of us.

 

[RAMORE]

Oh ok then keep it going i'm a huge cap fan and can't wait for the film!

 

[Rich Santoro]

That is the one thing no one is arguing about... WE WANT THIS FILM!!!

 

[Chris Wallace]

I can't believe this thread is still near the top of the lists Aren't we all in agreement no wrestlers just really good actors who are forced into getting in the best shape of their lives?

Best, but again, not unrealistic. We can't hold out for this type of physique.

 

[Denny67]

I still say Colin Ferguson would make a great Cap.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

^Thought that was Mel Gibson at first haha

 

[Colossal Spoons]

2x post

 

[Chris Wallace]

I still say Colin Ferguson would make a great Cap.

I can't see it.

 

[Red Mask]

Guy, obviously ther are no gymnasts that size. I used that reference as an example for muscle tone or body shape as apposed to bodybuilders.

A professional bodybuilder has great muscle tone and body shape when they're competing. When they're off season they allow more fat to develop.

If you don't like the ones who are juicing up, then look at the natural bodybuilders. They have less mass, but they can count as bodybuilders.

 

[Red Mask]

Yes, but they aren't Captain America, are they? That's what makes him so badass.

"Wow! He moves like an Olympic gymnast but look how BIG he is!"

Larger than life, my friend.

That's why he can make Batman his *****. Taste the stars and stripes!

 

[Denny67]

It is much easier to have an actor bulk up that to find a bodybuilder who can act. Look at Tim Roth in the Incredible Hulk. Does anybody honestly believe he was that athletically gifted to pull off those fight scenes?

Get an actor who can act and make the part believable. From there get him in good enough shape to look good in the costume and stuntman/CG the fights (ala Hulk).

Let’s not forget if you get a guy who is “too big,” later when the Avengers is made you will have to look for a guy with a SUPER massive physique to play Thor that just does not exist in real life or who will be a rioded out no talent, hack.

 

[Denny67]

I can't see it.

Lasik is really affordable now. t:

 

[Red Mask]

Let’s not forget if you get a guy who is “too big,” later when the Avengers is made you will have to look for a guy with a SUPER massive physique to play Thor that just does not exist in real life or who will be a rioded out no talent, hack.

You might be surprised by what's already available. I watched "Big Stan" and "The Longest Yard" remake. There are many buff guys in the industry already. One of them could pass off for Thor.

 

[Triad]

You might be surprised by what's already available. I watched "Big Stan" and "The Longest Yard" remake. There are many buff guys in the industry already. One of them could pass off for Thor.

Not to mention all the actors in 300! I swear that almost every guy in that flick was a freakin' monster!

 

[Red Mask]

No, I've seen better than those guys. None of them could play the Norse god.

 

[FaT_tONle]

I name that caught my eye on IMBD... Patrick Wilson. I am sure he was brought up somewhere... he is playing Night Owl in Watchmen.

Needs to pack some weight... which he already did for Watchmen... just convert that into muscle... he's also a low profiled guy but he'll be a big name by 2011. Has a movie with Sam Jackson due out later this year. He'll be somewhere on a Gerard Butler level certainly after people see Watchmen. Not the high profiled pick but perhaps a solid choice. A lot of actors out their can fit this bill though so he probably wouldn't be the best choice.