It’s been awhile since I updated everyone on Captain America news. The candidates for the lead role as
Captain America grow in number, and a Red Skull has finally been found.
The casting for the lead has been as complicated and befuddling as it ever has been. The list of candidates has grown by one with rumors of Ryan Phillippe swirling around the Internet. These rumors are as shaky as (insert your own terrible joke here). None of the “candidates” stand out. They are all nondescript actors in their 20s. Blonde, dirty blonde, or light brown hair. All white, fairly fit. They’ve been in action movies, generally, none have had tons of success in the movies.
John Krasinski may have the best career out of the bunch, but he has not done a great job in any lead roles. He’s been in some decent movies, but mostly small roles; Jarhead, Kinsey, and I liked Away we Go but it was not great. Chris Evans has superhero experience in Push and as Human Torch in Fantastic Four, but that hurts his chances. Being that he is already a very recognizable superhero.
The biggest slight against this group is their look. Ironically they all appear to fit the necessary buff “everyman” mold that Captain America has, but it is the context of their “everyman” that hurts them. That generic look of today has one distinct feature that Captain America does not, and should not ever, have. The cocky, confident, and sarcastic smirk. The bulk of these candidates have that smile, that rebellious, devil-may-care attitude. None of these are qualities that the Cap possesses.
Even when he rebels against the government in his recent canon he is dignified. He carries himself with pride and power. He doesn’t crack jokes, he doesn’t have an attitude, and he doesn’t fight without purpose. None of these candidates have that. They’re all a sign of the times. The standard today is to be an action star, with comedic timing, and some romantic sensibility. A vulnerable, approachable James Bond.
This is a very important factor to consider, because it can make or break the movie. It’s fine for the Fantastic Four or Iron Man to be rebellious and witty, but Captain America, and Thor for that matter, needs to have more of seriousness.
None of these candidates are a home run, but that does not mean they can’t find the perfect Captain America somewhere. This is the list of the candidates that have been rumored for the role:
John Krasinski
Chace Crawford
Michael Cassidy
Patrick Flueger
Scott Porter
Wilson Bethel
Mike Vogel
Garrett Hedlund
Jensen Ackles
Ryan Phillippe
Chris Evans
In the meantime there is some great news for The First Avenger: Captain America, it is nearly guaranteed that the role of Red Skull is fulfilled. Hugo Weaving will play Captain America’s arch-nemesis, and this is fantastic news.
Hugo Weaving is amazing. He has been fantastic in The Matrix series, the Lord of the Rings series, V for Vendetta, and most recently The Wolfman. This is important to note because Joe Johnston, who directed The Wolfman, will be directing The First Avenger: Captain America.
This is an awesome pick for the movie. There have been weeks and weeks of rumors and speculation about the lead roles with no resolution in sight. This is a sign of life from the production. A great sign it is. This news makes me feel much more confident in this movie.
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