Chris Evans was recently announced as the actor chosen to play the role of Captain America in the movie The First Avenger: Captain America.
Director Joe Johnston chimed in about the casting choice, especially since Evans also played The Human Torch. Johnston said that with the way the movie is written, Steve Rogers (Captain America) will be shown before and after he is given the super soldier serum. Rogers is originally a mere 98 pounds and very lanky. But the transformation turns him into the perfect human being. But instead of hiring two people, Johnston said that Evans will play both roles but he was mum on how exactly they will do it.
I’m guessing that they will probably use the same technology employed in making The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Krasinski could snag Captain America
John Krasinki is parlaying his success with The Office into a promising movie career. The star has already appeared in a number of modest Hollywood hits like License to Wed, and even starred alongside George Clooney in Leatherheads.
Now he is reportedly rumored to be near bagging a role that could catapult him to official movie stardom.
According to reports, he is getting closer to landing the role of Captain America in Marvel Studios’ The First Avenger: Captain America.
Krasinski has reportedly been meeting with the producers since the start of 2010 and has read for the role and even done some screen tests. He allegedly read for the role four times and has done two screen tests.
He is reportedly also reading with different actresses who are up for the female leads. The final decision for the casting might be announced in a just a few weeks.
Joe Johnston to direct Capt. America movie
Marvel Studios has chosen Joe Johnston to direct the Captain America movie, tentatively titled First Avenger: Captain America. The movie, which will be distributed by Paramount will be shown on May 6, 2011.
Johnston is popular for having directed Jurassic Park III, Jumanji and he won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for Raiders of The Lost Ark.