Its a quiet chilly Monday, but at least the sun is shining. And while we are at it, we are delievered a nice flamable log to throw on the fire to fuel the wild speculation that will be the Casting of Captain America.
Collider has gathered all the hints:
– He’s definitely casting an American to play Captain America
– Needs to have casting done by March 1. Says they are testing 5 or 6 guys ranging from 23 to 32.
– He’s shooting Captain America in HD and says if they do 3D it’ll be in post
– Says he’s going to shoot Captain America in a different way than any of the other Marvel pictures have been shot
– They’re going to shoot most of it in the UK because the movie takes place in Europe
– Regarding casting a movie star to play Captain America…Johnston says he wants to discover an unknown and surround him with more prominent names
– The Invaders are in the movie and they’re a big part of the second half of the film. Also The Invaders will be six members strong. (via Chud)
– And while he didn’t tell us anything about the villain of the film, AICN is reporting Johnston told someone at the junket that Red Skull is going to be the villain. More on Red Skull here.
– Steve Rogers (Captain America) will wear two costumes in the film. The first is close to the Jack Kirby designed costume and later in the film he’ll wear a sturdier, more muted version. (via Hero Complex)
Clearly they would be going the safe way and casting an American. I don’t think it HAS to be in order to get the part right, but at the same time, the fanboys and the general film audience would likely have a mental block if a non-american was cast, so to avoid the shitstorm they are playing that one safe. I don’t blame them.
They are filming it “different than other Marvel films”? Vague much? What are other Marvel films all shot like that is in common? I have no idea what he is hintting at here.
The original Invaders was the name given to Cap’s special team of WW2 super soldiers that consisted of his sidekick Bucky, the original android Human Torch, the Torch’s sidekick Toro and Namor the Sub-Mariner. I like the idea that Cap isn’t the only super to be on this elite military team. Later Union Jack, Spitfire and Miss America were added. Who they use from that lineup (if any) remains to be seen, but I suspect we will at least see a Bucky. A number of these could result in their own spinoffs later.
There is also a strong rumour running the gamut this week that Chuck Co-Star Captian Awesome (Ryan McPartlin) might be considered.
While McPartlin has had a lot of scattered work before settling in with Chuck, he is still a mostly unknown and has never been in a feature film. He is awesome though, and looks the part.
So its still anyone’s guess, but that Johnston has given himself a deadline that is only 3 weeks away, I would imagine he has a few names bouncing around in his head. Who knows?
Namor’s got to be a part of it! I know the perfect actor – James Ryen. Guy is tall, well-built and has a background of Shakespeare plays. He is a spitting image of Namor!
When this James Ryen guy gets a gig where the part he plays actually has a NAME aside from “wedding guest” or “soldier” then I might take you seriously.
Everyone’s got to start somewhere, right? He was one of Kenneth Branagh’s final choices for Hogun – he’s definitely on Marvel’s radar.
so far so good.
i thought the reason why he wore the costume was to attract all the attention of the enemy, leaving his “normal” fellow soldiers free from enemy fire? that makes way more sense and sounds alot better than some USO spiel.
RODNEY, check this out:
The Army will make Cap sing and dance, like do shows for the military- because they dont want him fighting in war (Hes the only of his kind and is TOO valuable) which is why they give him the RED/WHITE/BLUE costume… so he can do his act. He gets SICK of it and goes AWOL and fights. But then realizes hes a better leader when hes got his costume on, because the soldiers remember him from the heroic show as Captain America.
That sounds cool right? ^^^ and it explains why he wears such a weird costume. Which they didnt have to do in war
I dont like this… and i do…
The Invaders… at first I was happy… if its Bucky yes… but the Flaming Skull guy? DONT GET ME WRONG i love Human Torch and Namor… but i woulda liked a more realistic feel to cap.. you know?
At the same time i am PSYCHED ill get to see the invaders
And, im guessing its a good way to have Cap fit in with Thor
“The Flaming Skull Guy”, ummmm…The Red Skull was Cap’s main arch foe and is paramount to the story. A friendly FYI…
No i know broh… but theres a guy, that has a skull thats like- ON FIRE. hes an invader as well
Im sorry i couldnt tell you his exact name, but he looks like Ghost Rider.
Lol not Red Skull
James is referring to the Blazing Skull and yes the character looks a lot like the Ghost Rider.
This is VERY COOL news on Cap! The inclusion of the Invaders is a pleasant surprise and I’m having flashbacks to reading old Fantasy Masterpiece Annuals. Its shaping up to be Marvel’s decade as we STILL await any peep out of DC on it’s franchise biz…..
OHHHHH. THE POSSIBILITIES!!!!
“They are filming it “different than other Marvel films”? Vague much? What are other Marvel films all shot like that is in common? I have no idea what he is hinting at here.
I do.
The answer is right there. It will be shot in HD. The comment is right after the other. Add them together, and it makes sense.
Now, for the rest:
*The Invaders.
I would love to see Namor as well, but I have some doubts.
Human Torch (android) would share comparison to the FF Torch and could be a problem – so at least I’m thinking Union Jack and Spitfire. The only way I could see Namor in it is if, like, within three months a Namor film is surprisingly a green light, and Torch could be just a nickname,or Fox, having chosen to go forward with Daredevil Restart, drops The Fan Four and/or lets Marvel do what they want regarding that franchise.
Even if Torch and Namor are AWOL, a Union Jack and Spitfire appearance will suffice. (or how about… Nick Fury ? Awww don’t that thought just pop yer cork!)
If they’re going to have the Invaders, I feel like you have to have Namor and the Torch. That would be like having the Avengers without Cap, Thor and Ironman.
Namor’s inclusion would be a nice build up to a future Namor pic. He could also be used in the Avengers and discover Cap’s frozen body like he did in the comics.
As for the Torch, if I were Marvel, I’d say screw Fox and include him. I wonder if Fox also holds the rights to the name Human Torch though. Maybe than can just use Toro, or never officialy call him the Human Torch if that’s the case.
Spitfire is cool, but Union Jack a poor man’s Cap and seems redundant. He would add to the international feeling of the team though.
I wouldn’t mind seeing the Whizzer either.
“if I were Marvel, I’d say screw Fox and include him.”
That would not go over very well for Marvel.
They could use Torch and just make him not the Human Torch. The Torch in the invaders was an android that had abilities similar to Human Torch, but he predates the Human Torch.
Having Union Jack (who is not a poor man’s Cap) would be worthwhile because it would represent other nations contributing to the Invaders, and would dodge criticism that this is a flag waving movie. Just including a multicultural team would be good
@middleman: Why wouldn’t it go over well for Marvel. It’s not like Fox has done anything great with the FF’s Torch. As Rodney said, they could simply use the Android and never call him the Human Torch if Fox does indeed own rights to the name.
@Rodney: I already agreed that Union Jack would add to the international feel of the Invaders, but he is cap ripoff. The Invader’s era Union Jack is basically England’s version of Captain America. He carried guns and knives instead of a shield. Just like Cap, his costume is a play on his country’s flag. He’s a highly trained fighter with no real super powers. The second Union Jack was even given a variant of the Super Soldier formula. How is that not a poor man’s Cap?
OH MY GOD
I would like to say that if Union Jack is in this movie i will BOW to Stan Lee
i am 100% against ANYONE who doesnt want to see him in this movie (respectfully)
James, don’t get me wrong I like the character Union Jack. Abilities wise, I don’t think he brings anything to the table that you don’t already have in Cap. He’s a grittier character than Cap and adds that international aspect that will be good for the movie. I have no problem with Union Jack being in the movie if they decide to add him. No Blazing Skull though. Hell, we have to draw a line somewhere….
A flammable log? This is like one of those superlogs from Back to the Future Part 3! I’m so excited! You’ve made my day, Rodney!
This film is gonna be EPIC.
The Invaders! Now were talkin’ Namor Please!!!!