The rumor mill is churning out word that Marvel Studios has begun eying a few pretty-boy stars to play the star-spangled Avenger in the forthcoming Captain America movie. Early reports are that mega-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt are early favorites for the role–though again, not one iota of this has been confirmed by Marvel. We’re still at the “trusted source of a trusted source” stage, people.
However, while we’re churning this particular mill: the same trusted sources of trusted sources from inside the house that Stan Lee built are saying that Marvel is eager to get into the Brad Pitt business - be it playing Captain America, or Norse-god Thor (another franchise Marvel is said to be breathing cinematic life into.) I can see Brad tackling either role, really, (they’re going to need someone with chops to pull Thor off.) However, Leo as Cap? I mean… do we start the short jokes now, or is it still too soon?
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Bottom line: it’s going to be impossible to pin either Brad or Leo to any comic book character unless both Captain America and Thor get two very distinguished directors attached to them. Cap, I can see happening (calling Mr. Spielberg), but Thor? Well, I’ll leave that debate up to you.
Source: Latino Review
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wow, talking about become a huge movie company now with stars like that.
However, neither one of those guys looks like Captain America…at all, although both can lead and sell a movie easily, especially a comic book movie, and both will draw non-comic fans in like craaaazzzyyy
Thor is a hard one to do, pitt pulled off his role in Troy well but how do you do the size of thor…and how would he look as thor compared to the others in Avengers. Thor should have that big “oh s***” factor for being so badass and huge.
I don’t think Leo could do either, Pitt I guess I wouldn’t mind as Thor but they’d have to be crazy creative and as long as the guy doesn’t demand absurd amounts of money from Marvel, I’ll support him. (And as long as he does the sequels and Avengers)
DiCaprio and Pitt are big stars with big egos and bigger price tags. They also don’t suit the role.
How about Mark Wahlberg?
DiCRAPrio??!! As Cap or Thor??!! NO FRACKIN’ WAY!!!! I can see Pitt doing it, but not DiCaprio….please.
Matthew McConaughey
Hey Spark,
People were all up in arms about Matt as Captain America but I think he’s a great fit. I don’t understand all the fanboy angst against him in the role.
Vic
leo could play cap’s sidekick..that would fit him better….
I have never like Leonardo. IF he is selected to play Cap (which would be a HUGE mistake), it would guarantee me NOT going to see it. I despise him that much.
Brad Pitt could do it, he is a great actor and is good with the action scenes. I like Matthew McConaughey as a choice as well. Just wondering if it is a origin story, shouldn’t Cap be a younger actor???
You need someone that is muscular like a wrestler. I think John Cena would fit the role perfectly.
My vote would go to Colin Ferguson (Eureka) or Keifer Sutherland, but I think Ferguson is a little bit younger.
I think Matthew McConaughey is a pretty good idea. He really buffed up in Reign of Fire so could manage that again.
Isn’t Pitt a bit old to play Captain America? Reminds me of him playing Achilles, a really young man who could pass off as a woman. Oh dear. That was bad.
It really depends which Cap they’re going for. Off the top of my head I can think of the all-american blonde in the originals or the resurrected more badass Steve Rogers.
If they want the first, sure, you can have Mc Matt, but he doesn’t get my vote. I’d prefer to see a no-name, really. Or atleast someone people don’t immediately recognize. I mean, Captain America, although famous in the comic world (RIP) isn’t really known to the public at all. I imagine they’ll have to explain a bit, which is hard to do with stars like that.
On the opposing side, you can’t have a no-name leading a bunch of stars in The Avengers. Can you imagine RDJ and Ed Norton taking orders from some guy we’ve never heard of? Too big of a chance. I mean, it could turn out like Casino Royale and be an amazing decision, but with all these Marvel movies getting so popular I doubt they’ll risk it.
Whew, I gotta start writing less. All in all, my pick is Casper Van Dien– as long as the story isn’t too complicated =P
Rev
No frickin wrestlers as superheros…the Rock is the only one with any acting ability and that’s a stretch..Although his turn in Get Smart looks funny from what I have seen..But NO WRESTLERS!!! Marvel would be taking their credibility and lighting it on fire and tossing it off a building…bad Idea
Matt McConaughey is a great choice that I have said all along…Matt Damon would be good too…Some tough choices for Marvel to make but they have done awesome so far…
I’m on the McConaughey bus too, but Mat Damon or Pitt would be fine NOT Caprio!
Wasn’t Ferguson a soap star…Look how well Brandon Routh worked out as Superman..enter sarcasm…If Hulk does well they will reboot Superman again…
Why does Cap have to be younger…why can`t he be a military man..Major or something who volunteers for the Super soldier program and is accepted because of his combat, leadership and military experience..That way it would take the age factor(in his teens or early twenties) out of the equation.
Well, now looking at the talent, drive, and passion that L. Caprio brings(I think of Departed and Blood Diamond strongly) set beside RDJ and Norton… that’s a great pick! Just relaxes guys and think about it…
So I had this big post typed up with a bunch of intellectual points, but it won’t post; so I’ll just say this:
Casper Van Dien.
Rev
Greenknight:
I just checked Ferguson’s IMDB page, and no I didn’t see any roles on soap operas. Lots of tv roles and a few movies as well, but his work on Eureka is great.
Days of Our Lives…A Jack character jerseycajun…according to my sister…But if it’s not on IMdb it probably wasn’t him…
I like McConaughey, but I have a strong feeling he can’t pull of the Cap Persona, he’s too goofy, loud mouth and pretty-boyish as opposed to charming, quiet and mature. If he could really really act his character like the comic character then I’d give him the okay
no wrestlers, we’re done with crap marvel films
Ick, Brad Pitt cannot pull Captain America off. I will not watch it if he does play Ol’ Cap.
Nathan Fillion (even though he is Canadian) would make a great Captain America.
Hate the Cap choice. Pitt as Thor has a veeeeeery slim chance of working, but I’m doubtful.
A good, young unknown for Cap is the only way to go, IMO.
What?!…Why NOT Leo DiCaprio for Cap… after all, based on the finale of “Titianic,” {spoiler alert?…anybody not know this?} he’s clearly got an affinity for icebergs/being frozen alive, which is probably how the flick’s gonna end anyway. [/sarcasm]
Cap is tough to cast, but Pitt for an Ultimates-type Thor movie ain’t too shabby a prospect.
Colin Fergusen is Canadian too..Born in Montreal…
Wolverine (Jackman) is Australian…why does it matter where the actor is from?
Why does Cap have to be younger…why can`t he be a military man..Major or something who volunteers for the Super soldier program and is accepted because of his combat, leadership and military experience..That way it would take the age factor(in his teens or early twenties) out of the equation.
About a month ago, a TMZ reporter asked Stan “The Man” Lee (Marvel Producer) who he would like to see as the next Marvel Superhero, Stan said “Leonardo DiCaprio”.
And he wasn’t kidding…..»
Its clear that getting an unknown actor to play ANY of Marvels superheros is NOT in the plans.
Now that Robert Downey Jr, rewrote the book on Superhero casting 101, its obvious that Marvel only wants A-Listers to play the big roles.
Think about Avengers, Marvel dosnt want big stars mixed in with unknowns and there’s no time to build a career like Routh has done.
I think Pitt is just *buzzspin* right now, but Dicaprio is the “prize”.
His fanbase is huge and that’s what Marvel wants….!
I’m sure Marvel is reading this site so it will be very interesting to see what happens…?
One thing about DiCaps size, remember that even Schwarzenegger is under 6ft. Arnolds around 5-11…
Not that I would totally be in favor of DiCaprio, I can see how they can make it work… And he does have a great smile for the closing scenes.
One of my picks would be the actor that plays Apollo in BSG. He would be perfect.
Anyway……..;-)
That would be Jamie Bamber. He’s English so that would be fun.
ok check this out if theres any one that i can pick to be Cap its pitt good actor but he needs to buff up big time an as for thor come on thats easy Triple H would be perfect 1 he has the chops 2 hes got the body 3 u can say hes an actor an 4th he can do his own stunts thats just my opinion.
Both of these guys are too old and too small for the part. I think they need to go with a unknown here. Big names aren’t needed. Look at Dare Devil or Hulk or Electra or Ghost Rider. Those films were sold on their stars and weren’t very good. The great Marvel films were sold by the characters. Look at Iron Man last year Robert Downey Jr. was a has-been. Good casting is very important, more so than big names. Pitt will open the film but I think when the film is over people won’t be hankering to come back.
Hey guys, I just watched DiCaprio in “Blood Diamond” and I have to say… if he buffed up big time (remember Will Smith before and then in “Ali?”) I think he could pull it off.
Before you jump all over me, go watch that movie (which was excellent, BTW) all the way through. He’s list the “little boy” look he had in “Titanic” and is starting to mature and fill out a bit.
Vic
Blood Diamond was awesome and Leo was awesome in it,
But take a look at a cap america comic book, that’s what makes me unsure. At the same time, he’s an amazing actor and with movie magic who knows how they could change his look a little.
yah i think Matthew McConaughey would be good 4 captain america! i think 4 thor its triple h! but with beter acting skills!
790, Arny is 6′1″ tall. If DiCRAPrio can buff up, he has the acting ability to do it. But will he buff up?
Kahless, I’ve stood next to Arnold a few times and he’s still pretty short looking in public.
You should see Al Pacino he’s like 5′2.
Stan Lee wants Leo Teh Craprio to be in a Marvel film? Stan Lee is a skrull. The real guy is gone…. :p
Haha KEL,
Given Marvel’s strategy with Avengers immediately following Cap’s debut, I say get a no name. There will be so much hype that they don’t need a big name to bring the audience to Cap, but he has to be able to handle the role. Screen presense is more important than name recognition on this one
How about Josh Hartnett as Cap? He is still a relatively low profile actor, and he could pull the cap look off.
I know I will hear it about this one, but I say give Triple H a chance at Thor. Let him at least read for the part and see if he can pull it off. I mean with all the Thee’s and Thou’s in the movie it will be tough for anyone, and Tripple H looks like Thor…..almost identical.
Actually, I’m not sure Marvel is only aiming A-listers. After all it’s rumored they want Triple H to play Thor.
Brad Pitt would be a better fit for Captain America than Thor, imo. Although he’d be good either way. But the thing is, it would be difficult to look past the fact that it is Brad Pitt playing Captain America or Thor. He may be TOO much of a famous face.
I used to not like Leonardo DiCaprio, but now I’ve realized he’s a much better actor than I originally thought. Still, unless he works out like nuts, he’s definitely not right for Cap America… although he’d be good as the “original” Steve Rogers who was too puny to join the war until he had the Super-Solder serum injected into him, lol.
Captain A. should go to Mark Wahlberg he would fit perfectly into that role. But Thor should have someone big and masculant, and someone who could fit that role is Triple H. he has the tough and rugged personality that a character like Thor needs.
Marvel is in no way considering Triple H for Thor…You mean to tell me they are going to spend 150-200 million on this type of movie and put a hack in the lead role…get real folks it’s not goping to happen
green-
Why so insistant that it WONT happen? I dont think anyone said it was GOING to happen. This is all speculation, and anything is possible. Hey, maybe Triple H gets acting lessons and learns how to play that type of character. I was just pointing out myself that if you held up a picture of Ultimate Thor, and Triple H with his goatee (heck, even regular Thor and a shaven Triple H), they look identical. Its like they drew him to look like Triple H (before people go off on me about that, it is obviously not the case since Thor has been in the books since before HHH was alive).
I personally think its a good fit looks wise, and give him a chance, thats all.
Now, onto Cap, I think Mark Wahlberg could be good, but I dont know. Matt Damon could work, he can even fight pretty well and has the Blonde pretty boy look down that Cap has. I think that Seth Green could play Bucky too haha. Maybe not, but he would be a funny choice.
I guess I need to lower my standards and look for “pics” of this professional wrestler because I don’t care how much he looks the part, it doesn’t mean he has even the slightest chance of pulling it off…I mean he was just a big dummy, thug in Blade III(I think that was him) great acting chops..Doom3524 I like your picks for Cap as they are solid actors and both are hot right now!!opinions are just opinions
Here you go Green, a few comparison shots….
Ultimate Version
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13715732@N03/1398960286/
http://www.posters.ws/images/931370/ultimate_thor.jpg
I cant seem to find a decent pic of HHH shaved, so I guess I cant get you the regular comparisons, but I did find this pic which is kinda cool
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92824288@N00/357025856/
So, he has the look down.
On the Blade role, that was a bad idea all around. They had him play a dumb idiot, so he was a dumb idiot. Having once been a wrestling fan, he was always one of the most believable of the wrestlers both in and out of the ring, he also once played a very regal Hunter Hearst Helmsley, which was a very good act. So, you never know, dont judge a book by its cover and all that jazz.
Thanks for the links Doom and I don’t deny the fact he looks the part but I just can’t get my head around the fact that wrestlers are hacks who denied for decades that what they did was fake…Hollywood has stated all along that it was not real…HHH can’t act and taking bad roles in no way increases his credibility…
Here is my thinking. As a casting director, you have to first look for guys that can pull off the look of what you are going for (even in non-comic related movies the directors have ideas what they want guys to look like). So, you get those guys in to read for the part and see if they can deliver. If not, you move on to the second type of person you are looking for, and so on. Thats where I think HHH should be, in that first group of people you let read for the part, if he fails miserably (which is a possibility) you say no thanks and let him go, if he knocks it out of the park (which is a lot less likely) then there you go, you have a Thor that looks the part and can pull off the acting. Not saying its going to happe, but hey, who knows until he tries it.
Okey dokey..let him read for the part but if I was the casting director and I had to let him read I would have him read the whole freakin script just to make sure….but
Haha, I could go for that. Thats a good compromise….although what we say has absolutely no meaning on what will really happen
See, this is how these boards should go, honest discussion with a solid agreement at the end hahaha.
How about Richard Donner to direct “THOR”?
James Marsden as Cap
Jay Cutler or Fabio as Thor.
I read all the posts here and all the suggestions for the roles of Cap and Thor… some very interesting suggestions. I must say these are both very tough calls as to who should be cast. RDJ was the PERFECT choice for Tony Stark. A-listers now understand that Marvel movies will be huge. And getting an A-lister is easier now.
I’ve always hated the choice of Toby Maguire for Spiderman. I thought Jake Gyllenhaal would make a better Peter Parker. Perhaps he wouldn’t have done Brokeback Mt. then. lol
I think most of us think of the “hero” role first, and not the “altar ego” role. As Dr. Donald Blake, HHH will not work, and no way will it happen. Thank Odin. Other names mentioned, Pitt, Hartnett, Damon and Leonardo would work for this. How They pull off Thor, wow… I don’t know. I don’t like the Idea of McConaughey for either roll… his voice just won’t cut it.
Other suggestions for either role: Wentworth Miller (from Prison Break), Patrick Dempsey, Jude Law, Clive Owen.
My choice for Thor/Dr. Blake: Paul Walker. He’s perfect for Dr. Blake. Being extra buff will be the work of the studio to pull it off.
For Cap/Steve Roger’s, I believe you need a more mature A-list actor, and my pick would be Brad Pitt.
Using that logic then why bother having one actor for both roles in “Thor”? If the Hulk can be 3-d why not Thor? Get Walker to play Blake.
Something that comes to mind about both Thor and the Hulk in relation to the Avengers. They being such powerful characters do they really need that much screen time? Once you get to the part of the story where they are needed how long is the battle going to last? Maybe 2/10 of the show 18 to 22 minutes max. That divided up makes me think it wouldn’t matter whether their live or not. I think computer power is still doubling every 18 months. Pretty soon you won’t be able to tell the difference. Besides you should see real differences between these two characters alter egos and their normal selves. So really it’s the acting ability that counts!
Old Dude… that’s my point exactly. Everyone think the actors have to be these big buff guys to play the Marvel hero. I’m saying, they need to cast the actors based on their alter ego. Just as they did for Tony Stark. If you look at my suggestions, they would all make good a Donald Blake or Steve Rogers. I also do like the Marc Wahlberg suggestion.
I have thought they may use computer animation for Thor… in fact, I think they need to.
I’m also an “old man”. I still have my Marvel comic books from the 70’s… hundreds of them. The Avengers were always my favorite.
Moore’s Law baby!!!
“My choice for Thor/Dr. Blake: Paul Walker. He’s perfect for Dr. Blake. Being extra buff will be the work of the studio to pull it off.” Thought you were thinking along the lines of live actors all the way vs special effects for Thor. Like vinnie Jones did for Juggernaut in “X-3″ or Michael Chiklis for the Thing or even Jasson Flemyng as Jekyll/Hyde in ” The League …” I realize now were on the same page. Having Pitt or Walker just take off their shirt and play Thor.. I Don’t care for that.
I think that maybe Brendan Frasier could be considered for Thor, I think Marc Whalberg would make a good Cap, Paul Walker is a good actor also but not sure what part he would play
Yes Old Dude, we are on the very same page. No human can pull off a Thor without CGA. CGA is the big reason Marvel movies have kept the integrity of the comic books. You mention great examples as to CGA for the heros… I’d like to add one more. Ron Perlman as Hellboy.
MikeX: My thought for Paul Walker is to play Dr. Donald Blake. Just as Ed Norton did for Hulk, and RDJ for Ironman, you must first build the Character from the alter ego perspective, not the hero’s perspective. Paul Walker is at the Perfect age (34). He’s tall, He’s an A-list actor, plus he’s got the blonde thing going, but hair color is irrelevant.
All the wrestling geeks think HHH is going to be a shoe in because he looks like Thor, and the point I’m trying to make is… Marvel won’t cast that way. If they did, they’d just be remaking the Hulk TV series with Lou Ferrigno.
Still, Captain America baffles me. This actor is going to have to assume a leadership role for the Avengers. A nobody actor trying to lead RDJ, Ed Norton and others is not going to work. You need a big time A lister. I thought of Brenden Frasier, and I like him, but he’s got the who Mummy adventure thing going. I don’t know if I can look past that character. My favorite would be Clive Owen, but he already did the Sin City thing.
Has anyone heard if Ben Affleck would make an appearance as DD? That would be really cool… even a small cameo to assist in one small fight scene.
I thought Affleck said a few years ago he was done with action movies but the way his career has gone lately I’d be willing to bet he’d rethink the DD role if another offer came to the table. However, I thought DD rights were at Fox Studio’s and unless that changes there can be no DD or Matt Murdock in an Avengers Movie…
I wouldn’t call Paul Walker an A-List actor and although he looks like he could pull off the STeve Rogers look I really don’t think he has the acting chops…
I still think Cap should be Matt Damon. He is a big A-List actor who can lead an ensemble of other top line actors and he is a great action guy (Bourne).
I don’t agree with making Thor CGA for the fact that he still looks like a person as Thor. All those guys mentioned above (Hellboy, Thing, Jekyll) were all creatures basically. Juggernaut just had some dumb looking armor on so I wouldnt say that is CGA. I think going CGA with him would be a mistake. He isnt all that much taller than the rest of the guys in the Avengers (at least not when good artists were drawing him) so there really seems to be no point.
I still ike HHH, and I am not a wrestling geek, I just think that everyone is so fast to say “no, he is a wrestler, he is too stupid to do it” and wont even consider the possibility. You have 2 guys in there, one for blake, one for Thor. Unfortunatley thats how the character is, 2 distinctly different people.
On the other hand, what if they go with the Ultimate version of Thor. I didnt read a lot with him in it, but isn’t he always just Thor? That would save a lot of CGI costs and money for 2 actors. Just a thought since they went with Ultimate Fury.
Creative Buzz -
“A nobody actor trying to lead RDJ, Ed Norton and others is not going to work. You need a big time A lister.”
I totally disagree. It doesn’t matter if the actor is an A-lister, it’s their screen presence, which can be found in an unknown. I will agree that whoever plays Cap needs as big a presence as RDJ, Norton and the like, will agree. IMO, neither Pitt nor Leo fit the bill.
Panda, I completely grasp the concept of “screen presence”. I don’t deny they could go with a virtual unknown. However, he’d need some sort of credentials, because whether you agree or not… RDJ and Ed Norton WILL care who leads them. These guys have egos (it’s not a bad thing), and to be a elite actor you need an ego. I can’t see either of them playing second fiddle to HHH or the likes of him. I also believe Pitt or Leo could pull it off… and pull it off very well. I still prefer Marc Wahlberg for Captain America. But others I mentioned might make interesting selections as well. Josh Hartnett, Clive Owen, Wentworth Miller (from Prison Break), Patrick Dempsey or Jude Law. Not the elite actors, but good credentials never the less. I’m sorry, but for a movie of this caliber.. it has to be a name or a face people are familiar with. Anything else would be disappointing.
Wentworth Miller would be great. He even looks like a Army recruit with that Prison Break buzz cut.
Let’s just call his agent and get this over with!
I say nether shall be accepted unless thy can weild the mighty mjolnir.
if the Hammer give’in from
the Mighty Odin. deems them worthy !
………….
‘oh and steven colbert For CAP.AMERICA’.
LOL
It’s really hard to say where CGA will be in a couple of years Doom3524. You no doubt saw what they did in “Speed Racer.” That was stylized environments to look in a particular way too. That was the major reason that it seemed unreal. You tone those effects down in certain ways put an actor or two in to provide key elements like the Silver Surfer was done, voice, the buff body, and you got yourself a believable Thor. What they could cast for is someone that has or can project the kind of personality that the other actors would play against and off of in the live action shooting phase.
I just read today that a fundamental theoretical circuit element a “memistor” has been proved manufacturable. This would be an individual memory component. Currently individual components transistors, resistors, and capacitors are built up into memory circuits or you use a magnetic media. Now that an individual component can replace a group of components That count can be reduced further increasing computing power even greater than it was before! It also lacks the disadvantage of the older memories in that it can retain values without power or magnetic media’s size, speed, cost and other physical disadvantages.
In a very short time you may not know who’s doing what on screen. You’ll know when something is CG but how granular it will be will only get harder to tell.
Old Man, I think were allready at that point in CGI/VFX.
Have you seen HellBoy 2 yet ? Amazing vfx.
Btw, Speed Racer was based on a Manga cartoon, not reality.
Anyone that didn’t get that can eat a bowl of Cool Beans !!
Alright WAR-MACHINE: Odin said you can cross the rainbow bridge from Asgard and come back to earth now… If F-150’s can eat Tundra’s and excrete Kit, which is currently scientifically impossible; Then some soul somewhere can hand Thor his hammer if no other way then under the watchful eye of Odin.
Yes 790 I agree, most understand those points. However 2 years ago, prior to its release, if you would have told me no cars would be used in the actual filming and then showed me a quick scene from the movie, I would have never believed you. In at least one scene you got to admit it would be tough to tell that a car wasn’t used. I haven’t seen “Hellboy Golden Army” but I have no doubts, “you ain’t seen nothin yet.” Moore’s Law baby.
True,but I have to say speed racer sucked. liked old show.
But the live action film was NEON-dierea.now I’m not hateing on the wakoski bros but really?!?!
And that dude from Eurika should portray CAP. Cus the resemblance is uncanny.
Ok, I’ll back away from “Speed Racer” to support my position. Instead check this out:
http://imsc.usc.edu/press/pdfs/04_09_15_mit.pdf
It’s only gonna get better. Just surfing around its amazing the software that’s come out just this spring that the movie industry will soon use to save time and money. That means more for everything else. Hopefully more to garner the best script writers!
I know I’m a month late but I felt a dire need to say this. If you want Captain America to stick his tongue out in every 5 seconds, then yes, Brad Pitt is your guy. If you want someone to actually bring something unique to the character then Dicaprio is your guy being one of the greatest actors of this generation alongside Norton and Bale.
If you want an A-lister then Matt Damon fits the bill perfectly to be Captain America. My other personal favourite would be relatively unknown David Boreanaz who has the 50’s swagger about him which I think is an essential quality. I can actually see Pitt as Thor as long as he keeps his mouth shut and doesn’t try to act. His Achilles in that pointless mess Troy did look similar to Thor.
I’ll be satisfied if they can cast actors who would hold their own effortlessly alongside Norton and Downey Jr. no matter who they are.
THOMAS JANE SHOULD PLAY CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE VILLIAN SHOULD BE THE RED SKULL.
Thomas Jane would be a great Cap, but I don’t see it happening. Basically you can come up with as many potential choices as you want for cap, but Leo is 90% to get it so get used to the idea. Marvel movies getting good again didn’t happen by accident. Stan Lee is and marvel are playing a much larger role in the making of this movies. Getting someone who looks the part isn’t near as important as the acting. Everybody loved RDJ now but, he is pretty short compared to the the comic book Tony Stark but give him a goatee and a drink in his hand and he’ll sell you cause he’s a great actor. Stan Lee wants Leo and Leo would be an idiot so pass up the part, so I’d say it has a pretty good chance of happening.
P.S.
Whoever mentioned John Cena should have a black bag put over his head and be swept into the night, never to be heard from again, V for Vendetta style.
Thank You Jordan!!! What prompted my first posts here was the stupid talk of HHH for Thor, and John Cena for Cap. NO WAY do they cast a wrestling wanna-bee for any Marvel roles in the future. A-Lister only need apply.
Chris, Thomas Jane has no prayer to pay Cap. He already did the Punisher. Did it well too. But It’s going to be an A-Lister. Could be Leo, but I still like Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg is a good actor, I’ll give him that. But I don’t think he could do Cap. I think Leo Could do it because he can be made to look like Cap and he is a great character actor. Wahlberg could pull off the buff look easy, but the wavey blond hair, probably not, and I just can’t imagine his voice coming out out of captain america. For the most part Wahlberg is one of those actors who doesn’t change much from role to role, just maybe the tone of his voice.
Daniel Craig or Aaron Eckhart..I think Aaron Eckhart should be Captain America
IMO, when you take a well known actor like James (Daniel Craig) Bond, or a Arron (2Face) Eckhart,,, and stick them in another superhero film or spy film, it cheapens the film, and cause’s a distraction.
Unfortunitly Eckharts WAY to old to do the character justice, and Craig, nah.
Steve Rogers, is a young skinny PFC that signs on to highly advanced Super Soilder program,,, this film allmost needs two actors for this role,
One the pre Captain, and one the Full Buffed out Cap America.
I would reccomend a new comer.
Yeah, let’s cast a Brit as Captain America… that’ll go over GREAT.
Vic
Jordan, I’d take Marc Walhberg over Leo, but either would be a good choice. I have two things against Leo… #1, he still sounds like a 12 year old boy struggling with puberty, #2, have you seen him lately? He’s a fat pig. He’d needs to drop 30 pounds of fat and gain 20 lbs. of muscle to play Cap. Then he’d be a nice choice.
790: No way they cast a newcomer as CAP. He’s the leader of the Avengers, and he needs to LEAD in acting as well. Otherwise, he takes a back seat to RDJ and Ed Norton. Marvel has set the bar high with great leading men… they will continue with CAP and Thor.
I still think Matt Damon would be the best choice for Cap. He is an A-Lister who has been an action guy in the past as well as leading a cast of guys more seasoned than he is, and has the face I could see as Cap. Leo still looks too young and Wahlberg doesnt have the look (in my opinion). I agree look isnt everything, but when you have 3 guys who could all pull it off, then you should go for the one who looks the part, and I think Damon could do it better than the others.
LEO IS NOT SHORT! Google a pic of him and Gisele.
Leo DiCaprio is 6 feet tall. He’s taller than his ex-girlfriend Gisele Bundchen who is probably taller than Brad Pitt at 5 feet 11.
But yeah, he’s not right for the part. I’m thinking Henry Cavill.
Matthew McConaughay -No no no no NO!!!!!!!
You guys do realize that he’s a B-list star. Either get an A-lister on the level of Brad Pitt or cast an up-and-comer or unknown.
I think the wwe wrestler HHH should play thor. I Mean his best friend is a sledge hammer. and he’s got the size.
What about Channing Tatum for Captain America? He’s younger, but would fit the look of the role perfectly. Otherwise, I like the suggestions of Hartnett, Wahlberg, or Walker.
Hey folks I posted this in another forum, but what do people think of eric Dane for captain america? He’s a good actor somewhat dramatic, he’s got the right build I think, and the strong jaw and he’s still mid thirties?
Posted in another forum as well, but how about Jon Hamm from Mad Men. He’s got the WWII look, he’s got the acting chops, he’s got the height and the build. He’s in his mid 30’s, but pulls off the mid to late 20’s well in flashbacks on Mad Men. He’s also got a leadership vibe about him that guys like Paul Walker don’t have. I could picture him leading the Avengers, I can’t do that with some of the other folks mentioned.
wentworth miller? are you kidding? hes way too young…George Eads from csi looks like he could fill the boots and make it more believable.
“Fabio as Thor”????
The man hasn’t been able to do comprehensible English dialogue, ever!
Casting him as Thor would be like replacing Samuel L. Jackson in the upcoming Last Dragon remake with an actor whose acting skills are on a par with Fabio’s…
Jaleel “Steve Urkel” White as Sho’Nuff, the Shogun of Harlem!
Of course, done in the traditional Urkel-squeaky voice:
Sho’nuff: Am I the meanest?
Sho’nuff ’s Goons: Sho’nuff!
Sho’nuff: Am I the prettiest?
Sho’nuff ’s Goons: Sho’nuff!
Sho’nuff: Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town?
Sho’nuff ’s Goons: Sho’nuff!
Sho’nuff: Well who am I?
Sho’nuff ’s Goons: Sho’nuff!
Sho’nuff: Who am I?
Sho’nuff ’s Goons: Sho’nuff!
Sho’nuff: I can’t hear you…
Sho’nuff ’s Goons: Sho’nuff!
PhotoShopLifter Dan said, “The man hasn’t been able to do comprehensible English dialogue, ever!”
Just two words you need to know… Dub Him!
Do you guys actually think this will or can be anyone that isnt an A-List star like Damon or Wahlberg etc…? The actor who plays Cap is going to have to lead an ensemble cast that has Ed Norton and RDJ in it. No way they go for anyone that isnt big time.
In a perfect world, get A-list actors for each superhero role. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. Marvel will be thinking about the money needed for this film (actors, special effects, rewrites). The special effects alone will be stellar, so they may have to forego A-list actors (unless the A-list actors will take a major pay cut).
Of course, they may also think that the movie will be soo amazing that $300 million will be gotten back in a 2 or 3 week timeframe.
Let’s just pray the 2nd scenario happens.
BTW, where is that guy with the time machine??!! I need to get to 2010 and 2011 now!!!
Doom3524, You are preaching to the choir. I’ve been saying all along, Cap NEEDS to be an established actor with A-list credentials. I keep reading over, and over, and over again that the guy playing Cap (and Thor) needs to be huge buff wrestler type actors. How buff is Ed Norton? Was RDJ really in the Iron Man armor flying around? Of course not. The recent development of outstanding computer graphics is what brought these Marvel movies from “cheesy” to serious “Blockbusters”. This is why A-Listers want these roles. But the actors will be cast not as Captain America and Thor… but as Steve Rogers and Donald Blake. AND… money will NOT be an issue. These Marvel movies are guaranteed block busters. Heck… proof is in the pudding. RDJ, Ed Norton, Toby McQuire and …Samual L. Jackson as Nick Fury. Not to mention offering the role of Thor to Daniel Craig, shows me they will settle for nothing but the best for Cap and Thor. I’m surprised Craig turned it down. He’d have been great! My vote for Cap is still Wahlberg or Pitt.
Kahless, the thing about the Avengers movie is that there will be 5 individual character movies/series of movies prior to this coming out, all of which need to make money as well. Therefore all need to have a big enough star to carry that film. They had to figure beforehand that to make this collection of movies into one climax of a movie, it would cost hundreds of millions for the talent to pull off the roles.
That being said, I am sure there are actors out there that I have never even heard of that could play Cap or Thor or Ant-Man etc, and if that is the case, more power to them and bring them on. I will go see it anyway, but I really believe to pull off a mass movie marketing idea like they are trying to do, they MUST get the big named actors into the big roles for the non comic fan to be interested.
Buzz, I still say Maaaaatt Damon!!! I am really not the biggest fan of the guy, but he sure can make an action flick and he has the total Steve Rogers look, just my opinion though
the old man said,
“Just two words you need to know… Dub Him!”
If you insist…(adjusts cardboard crown from Burger King, pulls out cheapie plastic sword)
Kneel, Fabio (Fabio kneels)…arise, Sir Fabio, Lord of Limburger-cheese acting!
**-RIMSHOT!-**
Dan, does this mean Fabio can’t be from the Fjord’s??
Fabio wouldn’t be caught dead in a Fjord…he’d drive an Italian sportscar, instead!
(**runs from the room as the old man pelts him with rotten tomatoes for the pun**)
Fabio wouldn’t be caught dead in a Fjord…he’d drive an Italian sportscar, instead!
(runs from the room as the old man pelts him with rotten tomatoes for the pun)
Gee, I casually mention this what 5 months ago and I’m getting grief now??
I thought my last position was do “THOR” with computers. How old is Fabio now 50??
What’s the problem Dan, just using any excuse to attack Fabio? Gee don’t let me stand in your way. Have at him, just remember Clooney.
I’ve been reviewing all the actors mentioned to play THE Captain America, and not a one really hits the mark with me. I had a face in mind and I just recently was able to place a name to it. What about Casper Van Dien? He was probably best known for his parts in the Starship Troopers movies, but he has done a whole lot more. I myself consider him to be a better than adequate performer. I think he is about 39 years old, but really looks younger. He has a build, and blue eyes(not that blue eyes is a deal breaker), but he really seems to fit the part. I finally got the name to the face I have been seeing. I think he embodies the visceral persona that is needed to portray Cap. As far as his acting, he does seem to be able to be a lead actor and be forceful. In Starship Troopers he does just that. In a unique military way. He is my choice so far. There still has to be a “perfect” Captain America. It matters so much towards the vision of the Avengers. Anybody see what I am talking about with Casper Van Dien? Excelsior!
I honestly think that Daniel Craig from the new 007 movie would be the perfect fit of anyone that I heared about on here so far. He is Charming, a good actor. Even attractive as most Marvel chars should be. Plus no one would mind seeing him give orders to Norton and Robeert Downey Jr. I spent alot of time looking pictures and information on alot of the Chars given…Pitt and Dicaprio…deffinite No, no’s. Please dont stoop to that level. Lol! As for Thor..that is gonna be a hard one. You need someone that is a good actor with a good body, more built than expected and a bit taller than the others…though not much. Too bad Triple H would be an awsome match…assuming he could act, though I wouldn’t risk it.
Right, because having a non american actor play the most patriotic american ever created would be a wonderful idea. The reaction would be terrible and would definitley cause ticket sales to be low. I know I couldnt believe his “American Way” attitude knowing he was not american.
Hey, while we’re at it, let’s cast a mexican man as the Black Panther! :p
Daniel Craig = no Capt America, barely James Bond
Remember, Steve Rogers was barely out of his teens when he became Cap, they should be looking for someone younger and maybe kinda thin to do the “frail Steve Rogers” scenes, and then build his ass up so he looks like a “physically perfect man” and then do the Cap scenes. This is why I say they go the unknown route for Cap. He’s not like the other Avengers, you can’t cast him like you would Iron Man or Hulk, IMO. Casting Cap is kinda like casting Superman.
KEL, the thing you are correct on is that Steve Rogers can be frail and young. But you are completely wrong that an unknown should be cast to play Cap. Casting anything less than an established actor would be extremely disappointing to the majority of Marvel movie fans. It is NOTHING like casting Superman. Let DC do their movies anyway they like. Marvel has set the bar high with heavy hitters like Affleck, Mcguire, Hally Berry, Patrick Stewart, Jackman, Gardner, Alba, RDJ and Norton… why would they abandon their successful casting to go with an unknown for arguably the most important role yet? Makes no sense. I have no doubt they will cast an A-lister. I have thought of younger actors, that might work with your line of thinking, and one I mentioned early on was Paul Walker. He’s done some leading man action stuff, but to follow what Marvel has done lately… I don’t believe it would work. Cap NEEDS screen presence and to show believable leadership. An unknown can’t pull that off. I still like Marc Wahlberg.
Creative, one thing about that list is that Jackman was nothing before X-Men, Maguire was kind of known, but was in nothing wonderful or established prior to Spider-Man, I assume you mean Jennifer Garner, and she had Alias and thats it. So, some have been nothing big before their Marvel debut.
That being said, I do agree with the fact that this is Cap. He is one of the 4 figureheads of Marvel Comics (Spidey, Wolverine and Hilk being the others) and he needs to be big time. Spidey they got away with because at that time it was basically just X-Men out and that was a mix of not so famous people and pretty famous people. With the current track record of people like Norton, RDJ, Affleck etc…. they need a big name.
Still not a fan of Wahlberg, he is always a jerk in his roles (I love the guy though) and I cant see him with B,londe hair, it would just look odd. I think Damon is the person to pick, he just looks right, and he is a great actor.
@Creative Buzz
I understand what you’re saying, and they’ll probably do that, but Cap isn’t like those other characters. They need someone who’s like a “Hugh Jackman” for Cap, meaning an unknown, good actor who can work the part. Cap is the character, I don’t need to see Brad Pitt dressed up like Cap, I want to see actual Cap. I can’t imagine any big name actor as Wolverine. Too many times the big name actors have the characters cater to them instead of catering to the characters. Cap is similar to Superman, and while not as well known as Superman, Cap’s still a big, iconic hero that everyone and their grandma has at least heard of or can identify on a pice of paper, and should be treated as such, not that casting a big name would be that detremental to him. An Avengers film with big stars as everyone but Cap has enough stars to carry the film, they should cast big names as lesser well known characters like the Wasp or Ant Man, who can’t really suport themselves, Cap on the other hand can carry himself with or without a big name. I’m not completely against a big name, it’s just I don’t see Leo Dicaprio or Matt Damon (sure, there’s always CG) undergoing rigorous training to lose weight to the an almost unhealthy point and then putting on pounds and pounds of muscle mass to play Cap, I don’t see any big name actor making the transition from frail Steve Rogers into Captain America, and that’s a HUGE part of Cap. If they can’t pull that off they they don’t fit Cap, IMO. That’s why casting Cap is different from say, Iron Man or Spider-Man or Storm or the Hulk. And there have been few other Marvel characters who’ve been played by lesser well known actors.
Mark Wahlberg would be great as Green Lantern Guy Gardner,I don’t see him as Cap tho. And not that he wouldn’t work as Cap (he’s better than some of the other actors I’ve heard mentioned), Paul Walker said he was interested in playing The Flash (I’d be OK with him as Barry Allen or Steve rogers).
Hey Doom, I see your point in regards to Wahlberg, but his Vince Papali character was great. A very wholesome, honorable guy that you root for. It also showed he has some unexpected athletic ability. That being said… I’d not be disappointed if Matt Damon were selected. The ONLY reason I didn’t mention him more was he’s so fresh off playing Jason Bourne. To soon to play another action hero?
One thing I have to mention. I’m old school Marvel. I was into Marvel comics beginning in 72. When they finally announced the first Spiderman movie in 1999, I could not have been more excited. Like Cap now, the speculation for casting of Spiderman was everywhere. My jaw dropped when Toby M. was announced. To this day… I think this was the worst casting Marvel has done. Peter Parker was not a wuss like Mcguire comes off in the movies. His voice is so frickin’ irritating, he’s beyond puny. Parker was a not huge, but he was no little wimp either. In 1999 I saw “October Sky”. I said then and there… Jake Gyllenhall would be the PERFECT Peter Parker. Since then JG has done Day after Tomorrow and Jarhead and he was great. OK… Brokeback Mountain is another story, but I contend he would not have done that if he was Spidey. On the flip-side… Marvel could not have found a better actor to play Ironman than RDJ.
The point I’ve been trying to make is the Marvel Movies have evolved and the actors are seeing that these are all blockbusters, thus the A-listers now WANT these roles. Why settle for an unknown or God-forbid… a wrestler?
KEL, You expressed you reasoning and logic very well, and I actual see your point. However… I don’t agree with it. I believe the “experienced actor” will make Cap the character Marvel fans expect. Also, a very big portion of fans will come out to see an A-lister just because of the name. This brings a whole new fan base.
You do bring up an interesting dilemma Marvel has to be discussing. How old do you make Steve Rogers? I’ve said in past posts here that Marvel will cast as Steve Rogers (Cap) and as Donald Blake (Thor), and not as their Hero altar-egos. The hero scenes will be Computer Graphics. It won’t be as easy as Ironman or Hulk, because Steve Rogers does get bulked up, and he needs to be human. And Thor must be human looking and Huge. Not as easy as Iron armour or being green. It will be interesting to see how Marvel handles this.
@ Creative Buzz
LOL. Thanks. That’s exactly my point, what are they gonna do about Steve Rogers? If they can get it to work with a big name and it’s believable, then I’m good with it. Whoever they cast had better be able to fit Cap, unknown or not. I just see that happening more with an unknown than a big name. You are right tho, there are no doubt some pros to casting a big name, but the only thing that matters to me is that they get guys who work for the parts, unknowns or not. Whoever plays Cap has got to have range cuz, in many instances, they aren’t going to be playing the same guy in terms of character (reject/rookie to seasoned warrior mascot) and especially in terms of the physical by the time the film opens to when the end credits are rolling.
KEL, I guess we are on agreement with more than we had thought. We’ll just have to agree to disagree with an established actor vs. an unknown. But to contradict myself, I think the perfect Cap would have been Thomas Jane. Not the “A-Lister”, but good credentials non the less. Too bad he already played Frank Castle.
Regardless, when the actor is announced, I’m sure I’ll be excited. I trust Marvel will not let us down. Just no wrestler please… that is the only thing I will have an issue with… and a BIG issue.
OK… too weird. I had just read that Joe Johnston was named to direct Captain America. Of course I read his bio and was amazed to see his resume includes “October Sky”! What did I just write a few posts ago, about October Sky. I always thought Jake Gyllenhall would have been a better Peter Parker. Could Jake G. be cast as Captain America? Why not?
eek, I am not sure about JG being Cap either. Yeah, Day After Tomorrow was good, and Jarhead he was very good in, but I cant see him as the figurehead of America. I think Cap, moreso than Thor, you can get away with a guy acting to just be weak even if his body doesnt look it. The scrawny Steve Rogers part, though important, is secondary to the fact that he got injected with the Super Soldier Serum (IMO).
Paul Walker could be OK. I am racking my brain to think of a cheaper option than those said above. I will keep thinking and try to drop another name or two and get off my Damon push
Doom, I don’t necessarily think JG would make a good Cap either, but it is interesting that the director relationship is there, and he has the acting chops. I wouldn’t rule it out based on this new development. My whole point about JG was he would have made a better Peter Parker than Toby Mcguire. But than again, so would have Steve (crazy eyes) Buscemi or D.J. Qualls for that matter. Good Lord, can you envision Qualls in Spidey tights? LOL!
Ah, I gotcha. I agree. I think he would have been a very good Peter Parker. When you look at his performance in Zodiac, he was almost Parker-ish in that.
OK, here is an off the wall thought. How about Viggo Mortensen for Cap? He is an action guy, we already know that. It is far enough out from LoTR that we can seperate him from Aragorn. He can pull off the Blonde Hair like in A History of Violence and I think he could pull off the young skinny Steve Rogers we would all like to see. Just an outside shot there.
Well, Viggo did turn 50 in Oct. He doesn’t look close to that, but I think that would eliminate him. Although, his look is perfect for Steve Rogers. My guess is Cap is going to be between 30 and 35, the actor will have to play a young Steve Rogers. There are so many thoughts, opinions and arguments for many actors. I read somewhere in here that the person “Trusts Marvel” based on their past casting. That could be the best line of thinking to this point. JUST PLEASE… NO WRESTLERS!!!!! That would just put Marvel back to the 1980 wannabee Cap movie.
Wow, I didnt realize he was that old. I skipped his birthdate on IMDB I guess haha.
I agree with you on the “Trust Marvel” thought. Although, and I am sure you wont like this one ;-), but wrestlers arent the same big dopes they used to be. Some, not a lot, but some can actually act. The Rock made the transition to rave reviews. I am holding out a little hope that Triple H has decent acting abilities and maybe he can pull off Thor. He wasn’t that good in Blade Trinity, but I think that was how his part was written myself. He looked to struggle a bit with being a complete tool, especially since although he is a major heel in wrestling, he is also one of the smarter gys in the ring. I would not be upset to see him get a shot, but if Marvel senses he sucks then can him fast.
Moral of the story…..never count anyone out until they prove to be a moron.
I think in the end, they are going to go with a young teen actor for the pre-serum Steve Rogers scenes. If it was 5 years ago I would’ve suggested Dennis Quaid for the post-serum Captain America. Since both Mortensen and Quaid are over 50 and both very competent actors, I would say Quaid still has a better chance at getting the role simply ’cause of his build. But I would be okay with Mortensen since he can act.I can see him giving orders to Norton and Downey Jr. Like I’ve said before in many other posts, I don’t have any objection as long as they cast someone who can act.
Any leading actor from another movie, SHOULD NOT be cast in a leading role. Especially a successful movie. As with Daniel Craig. I agree with a previous post about him also. You cannot cast a Brit as Captain America! I really cannot accept Leonardo as the Capt! He, to me would make a great red skull though. McConaughey might, I say might, make a good Henry Pym/Antman, a secondary character, but NEVER another of Marvels elite. He is a horrible actor. As for a digital Thor. Lets get serious. It worked for Ironman BECAUSE the character was in a suit. There is no way to properly digitally produce Thor that in any way would play into the continuity of the Avengers realistically. REAL PEOPLE ONLY!! Regardless of how far CGI has come!! Since it has been mentioned: I would like to see a sequel to Daredevil. I have to say I really enjoyed it…the effects, even Ben Affleck. Not so much a black Kingpin, that was too far out of continuity for me.
Iron2U, I don’t understand you’re reasoning. Ed Norton had leading roles, you seem to like Ben Affleck as Daredevil… he was a leading man before. Any A-lister has done many leading roles. That is what makes them A-Listers. They can make the character into whatever they want or what the directer wants.
2nd point. You again contradict yourself. CGI was the driving force in Daredevil 5 years ago, and he wasn’t in Armor. Do you really think Ben Affleck was 50 ft. in the air doing Triple Lindies in a church? Whether you like it or not, Thor will be CGI, because Thor is nearly as big as Hulk. Getting a wanna-bee wrestle to play Thor will only look cheesy and give it that 1980 look and feel. CGI is the main reason Marvel movies have boomed in the last 8 years. To say there is no way to properly produce Thor is just ignorant. You have no idea of the power of CGI and it is not only going to be used… it is the ONLY way these movies can be made. What do you suggest… Triple-H on a wire pretending to fly? WOW! How thrilling!!!! (sarcasm)
Opening your mind and accept that CGI is the only reason we have Ironman, Hulk, Daredevil, X-Men, Fantastic 4… and now Cap Am, Thor and the rest.
Wake up and smell the technology dude!
Buzz is 100% correct. You need to have the leading man, who cares how many other movies they have done. Will Smith is probably the most famous actor out there today (arguable, I know), but he is cast in many different movies and it is easy to seperate him from the character he just played when he moves to another movie. now, you cant take someone who has just recently played another Super Hero. Christian Bale can’t be Cap obviously, he is Batman. Brandon Routh is Superman etc….
Also, CGI is very important to all these movies. I dont think Caps Shield will really be able to riccochet off 3 guys and then go back to him without it. Thor will not be able to call down real lightning…..at least I am pretty sure on that (although, that would be awesome!! haha) without CGI. Its the way of movies these days.
Yes, I agree with both Buzz and Doom. I was referring to Daniel Craig and his successful RECENT role. I didn’t make that clear. That, to me would be confusing to have a leading role played by the same actor of a continuing lead role. I DO feel and WANT Thor to be played by a beefed-up actor. At least those are my feelings on it. I just wouldn’t want a CGI Hulk-like Thor. I am familiar with all the CGI used in Daredevil, Spiderman, the Hulk movies and Ironman, etc. Used perfectly and getting better all the time. I am not against CGI at all! It is great when used properly. I trust the lightning and flight, the ricochet of Cap’s shiels…PLUS, will be CGI…LOL! I do see what you mean by a wanna-be wrestler playing Thor and having it look hokey. There has to be SOMEONE other than triple H, who can play Thor, someone in this world, who can also act the part. My opinion is that it isn’t as if Thor would be that much of a speaking part. To me Hulk is of such enormous proportions that CGI has to be used. I am hoping that Thor would be able to completely real. I do not think Thor is as big as the Hulk to HAVE TO use CGI. At least I HOPE. That’s me. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks! I have an open mind, I feel, enough to change it when a better idea comes along. I also want to voice MY opinion, and you know what they say..opinions are like belly buttons…everybody has one. So I shoot from the hip. I expect the same from everyone else to do the same. ’nuff said.
@Creative
Agreed. I hope I’ll be excited, and in the good way. Jane would have been alright as Cap I suppose.
Iron2U, nice post. I am not, nor have I ever tried to force my opinion on someone. I will very firmly map out my thoughts when a subject arises that I feel very strongly about. Actually, could we be any more nerdy than having debates about comic books movies? LOL. But comics and my love for graphics is what lead to my profession and my ownership in an Advertising/Graphics agency. There is just something about Marvel and how it touched me as a youth in the 70’s. I remember how cheesy Thor looked in an episode of Hulk. That was horrible. That is what I think about when I hear a wrestler being mentioned as Thor. I understand your thoughts about CGI with Hulk, but there was no other way around it. You will see very creative and spectacular uses of CGI for Cap, Thor and Avengers. It just gets better and more realistic with each movie. That’s why I’m confident Marvel will make sure to keep the high standards they have set each and every movie the make.
Buzz… out
@ Risa:
“If you want Captain America to stick his tongue out in every 5 seconds, then yes, Brad Pitt is your guy.”
Rumors of a recessive lizard gene in Brad’s DNA are yet to be proven; but he DOES kinda remind me of the GEICO Gecko…
I hear a lot of talk here about using CGI to bulk up an actor; has nobody given thought to REDUCING the actor’s physique?
Steve Rogers is supposed to be this patriotic-but-pathetically-underdeveloped kid,