The First Avenger: Captain America News

Marvel Considers Leonardo DiCaprio for 'Captain America' Role

June 13, 2008 10:06:31

In early May 2008, online publications went frantic when a news about Captain America casting broke out. At the time, it was reported that Hollywood hunk Matthew McConaughey was on top of Marvel Entertainment's list for portraying the titular character in "The First Avenger: Captain America". However, as quick as the news came out, it soon got slammed leaving a big gap for speculations of who to be entrusted the role.

About a month after, a new report brings out more exciting news regarding the possible casting of the patriotic superhero. It is now said that noted Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been considered by Marvel for the role of Steve Rogers whose alter ego is Captain America. But, before the fans of the "Blood Diamond" star leaping for joy over the matter, Latino Review, which sparked the rumor in the first place, insisted that up to this point the 33-year-old actor's name is merely put on the top of the list, but the official offer for the role to the multiple Academy Award-nominated performer has yet to be put forward.

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'Captain America' Becoming Period Film

May 22, 2008 10:05:17

Staying true to their comic book stories' original piece apparently is the one thing that may set Marvel Entertainment apart when adapting the superhero stories into the silver screen. On Wednesday, May 21, Kevin Feige, the Marvel Studios President of Production, explained that "The First Avenger: Captain America" will be set during World War II.

Feige unveiled that in bringing Captain America to the big screen, the studio plan to stick on the conventional and original story of the patriotic superhero. It is further believed that the decision on making the film a period piece is taken to do the story justice. So, it is save to say that this tidbit is going to focus on the background story of Captain America meaning the plot will involve Steve Rogers volunteering to be a test subject that eventually makes him a superhero.

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Jensen Ackles? no way Matthew McConaughey hes the man to cast. MARVEL BETTER GET THIS RIGHT.

posted by Bucky Barnes on Aug 24, 2008

Jensen Ackles for Cpatain America. Why? He's awesome, he's tough, he has an American, he has the look of the hero, he's about the right age as Steve Rogers, and he could bring some great humor to it.

posted by Luke on Jul 15, 2008

who's the damn villian

posted by jtg576 on Jul 09, 2008

I will see this movie in theaters. And I will see the trailer for The Avengers when i see it.

posted by carol Harwell on Jul 04, 2008

i can't wait!

posted by cool! on Jun 26, 2008