Krasinski NOT Captain America; Chris Evans now in contention?

by Ben on March 10, 2010 · 5 comments

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I love days like this. This morning, we posted a story about “The Office” star John Krasinski being the frontrunner for Marvel’s upcoming Captain America adaptation. Only a few hours later, it looks like that report (initially from Fox 411) has been disproven and some new information has come to light.

Deadline has the exclusive report.

Marvel has slightly expanded its search — adding actors that I’m told include Chris Evans, who already logged Marvel Comics superhero time as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in two Fantastic Four films. Of the original contenders, two are still in serious contention: Mike Vogel (Cloverfield) and Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy). Hedlund was on Marvel’s original wish list but didn’t test at first.

They also mention “it’s not going to work out for the other actors” who screen tested for the role of Steve Rogers, and count Krasinski as one of the unfortunate few. What a difference a few hours can make.

Given this new spin on Joe Johnston’s film, I must say I’m pleased with the remaining choices. Chris Evans (as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch) was the best part of the Fantastic Four series, and I’ve been quietly pulling for Hedlund all along. After the incredibly strong debut of the Tron: Legacy trailer yesterday, perhaps Marvel is looking at the actor through fresh eyes. What do you all think about this development? Are you happy that Krasinski is out, and if so, who would you like to see suit up in the red, white, and blue?

  • john117

    Best news I've heard in regards to the captain america movie, is that krasinski is out would love to see alexander skarsgard as cap but doubt that'll happen, but outta the choices i would prefer chris evans.

  • marktate4

    I don't like these developments. I don't want to see Chris Evans back. He isn't a right guy for it. He wreaks of kiddie hero from those fantastic four movies, and i am not a fan having one actor playing several diffeent heroes. I didn't like hearing Ryan reynolds would be playing both Green Latern and Deadpool.

    Yeah, he was a weird choice, but I liked the thought of John Krasinski in the part. No one would choose him, because he has only been famous for that one role. Everyone loved Gerard Butler in 300, but ever since then, its been mainly screen time with Jennifer Aniston, so why couldn't John do the opposite of that, and go from funny stuff and become a serious action star? He was the right age for the character, and I think he could have pulled it off really well.

    I don't know, maybe something will work out, but I would definately choose John over Chris, no questions.

  • Steevoger

    I'd go with Tron guy…looks fine in the trailer :D

  • vcurtz

    Breathing a sigh of relief. Even though I said I'd be happy with any decision Marvel made.. because they've done well so far… I couldn't see Jim as Steve. So weird.

    Anyway, I need to stop following Captain America casting news. I'm going crazy. xD

  • Bloodrayne

    John Krasinski as Captain America? What have these people been smoking. Come on I know Hollywood can perform some miracles but that one would never happen. Just no, I cannot see him as Steve. Now Chris Evans and Garrett Hedlund, they would fit the profile or even Chris Hemsworth.