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Brian Damage · 06-13-2008, 02:02 PM

The scoop mongers at Latinoreview have covertly discovered who Marvel wants to pick up Steve Rogers shield last seen on Tony Stark’s workbench!

Marvel has been having one hell of a week. First the Jon Favreau controversy, then we have a he said/ she said argument brewing over Captain America’s cameo, oh and tomorrow THE INCREDIBLE HULK opens which kicked all sorts of ass.

Well, speaking of CAPTAIN AMERICA, I have myself a trusted source internally over at Marvel and they are now starting to toss names for the role of Steve Rogers.

The name at the top of the list?

LEONARDO DICAPRIO

Now before some loser film website goes out there and tries to debunk me let’s get it straight. Don’t expect Marvel to go on the record and say “Yes it’s true, we are looking at so and so.” Hollywood doesn’t work like that. Studios and production companies only go on the record to announce the casting of a role when it’s official. I announced the lead in the upcoming Prince of Persia. It took the trades weeks later to make it official. That being said…

NO OFFERS HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY MADE! NOBODY HAS BEEN CAST YET! DICAPRIO IS PROBABLY CLUELESS AT THIS POINT!

Just because Marvel wants him, doesn’t mean they are going to get him. Studios and production companies put together their wish lists when they are casting and work their way down the list. I personally believe DiCaprio is an odd choice. To me, Leo’s tall and lanky figure is perfect for Steve Rogers pre-super soldier serum but I wonder how they are going to make Leo look like a bulked up super soldier. Don’t get me wrong, he has the chops for the role but DiCaprio is awfully busy these days developing ATARI, FLEMING and a host of other projects over at Appian way.

Marvel is aiming real high when it comes to talent and rightfully so, it has paid off for them tremendously. I believe to get DiCaprio, they’re gonna have to nail down a kick ass script and a director first.

http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=4837

TJL · 06-13-2008, 02:13 PM

Well I DON'T want Leonardo DiCaprio to be Captain America.

So there.

*ClassicPinUp* · 06-13-2008, 02:52 PM

Eww!

catlover79 · 06-13-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Well I DON'T want Leonardo DiCaprio to be Captain America.

So there.

AMEN TO THAT!! He is NOT superhero material.

robyrob · 06-13-2008, 05:14 PM

ummm, no.

TJL · 06-13-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

AMEN TO THAT!! He is NOT superhero material.

Unless the movie is going to be about Captain America clubhopping and dating foreign supermodels.

catlover79 · 06-13-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Unless the movie is going to be about Captain America clubhopping and dating foreign supermodels.

InspectorExstead · 06-13-2008, 11:30 PM

...huh. that's an interesting pick.

coffield3 · 06-14-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by *ClassicPinUp*

Eww!

That was nicely put.

waichingliu81 · 06-14-2008, 09:58 AM

he doesn't even fit the superhero profile. i just cannot picture him in blue spandex

TJL · 06-14-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by waichingliu81

he doesn't even fit the superhero profile. i just cannot picture him in blue spandex

Off the top of my head, the only actor I can think of who would be a good choice - and i really really really hate to say it - is Matthew McConaughey.

No doubt, he is fit enough for the costume, but I think he mugh be a bit too old.

waichingliu81 · 06-14-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Off the top of my head, the only actor I can think of who would be a good choice - and i really really really hate to say it - is Matthew McConaughey.

No doubt, he is fit enough for the costume, but I think he mugh be a bit too old.

well, he meets the criteria alright: blond hair and he has the body to go with it too. and yet it is his strong southern accent that might put people off from watching it. not that i am offending texans or those based in the south

70s show watcher · 06-14-2008, 10:09 PM

im bias because i cant stand him at all but even if i was a fan i would still say he was all wrong for this role

TJL · 06-15-2008, 03:11 AM

My rommate and I saw the new Hulk movie and Iron Man back to back today, and we talked at length about the new Captain America movie, which is all part of Marvel's plan to merge all the characters into one big Avengers movie, and we agreed on one thing:

Captain America must be played by an American actor.

With all due respect to alot of great actors from England, Scotland and Australia, it would be a total joke if Captain America was played by a non American.

Ther has to be some American actor out there who can play the part.

waichingliu81 · 06-15-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

My rommate and I saw the new Hulk movie and Iron Man back to back today, and we talked at length about the new Captain America movie, which is all part of Marvel's plan to merge all the characters into one big Avengers movie, and we agreed on one thing:

Captain America must be played by an American actor.

With all due respect to alot of great actors from England, Scotland and Australia, it would be a total joke if Captain America was played by a non American.

There has to be some American actor out there who can play the part.

i was thinking exactly the same lines as well. even if he does have blond hair and the body to go with it, having a british, australian or even canadian born actor play an american based fictional character and doing a fake american accent as well would be laughable itself.

mind you, wolverine from the x-men is canadian but he was played by an aussie, hugh jackman in the x-men trilogy.

btw, anyone remember the crappy low budget version of captain america that went straight to dvd in the 90s?

06-13-2008, 02:02 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Marvel Wants Leonardo DiCaprio for Captain America Role The scoop mongers at Latinoreview have covertly discovered who Marvel wants to pick up Steve Rogers shield last seen on Tony Stark’s workbench! Marvel has been having one hell of a week. First the Jon Favreau controversy, then we have a he said/ she said argument brewing over Captain America’s cameo, oh and tomorrow THE INCREDIBLE HULK opens which kicked all sorts of ass. Well, speaking of CAPTAIN AMERICA, I have myself a trusted source internally over at Marvel and they are now starting to toss names for the role of Steve Rogers. The name at the top of the list? LEONARDO DICAPRIO Now before some loser film website goes out there and tries to debunk me let’s get it straight. Don’t expect Marvel to go on the record and say “Yes it’s true, we are looking at so and so.” Hollywood doesn’t work like that. Studios and production companies only go on the record to announce the casting of a role when it’s official. I announced the lead in the upcoming Prince of Persia. It took the trades weeks later to make it official. That being said… NO OFFERS HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY MADE! NOBODY HAS BEEN CAST YET! DICAPRIO IS PROBABLY CLUELESS AT THIS POINT! Just because Marvel wants him, doesn’t mean they are going to get him. Studios and production companies put together their wish lists when they are casting and work their way down the list. I personally believe DiCaprio is an odd choice. To me, Leo’s tall and lanky figure is perfect for Steve Rogers pre-super soldier serum but I wonder how they are going to make Leo look like a bulked up super soldier. Don’t get me wrong, he has the chops for the role but DiCaprio is awfully busy these days developing ATARI, FLEMING and a host of other projects over at Appian way. Marvel is aiming real high when it comes to talent and rightfully so, it has paid off for them tremendously. I believe to get DiCaprio, they’re gonna have to nail down a kick ass script and a director first. http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=4837
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06-13-2008, 02:13 PM	#2
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06-14-2008, 09:58 AM	#10
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	he doesn't even fit the superhero profile. i just cannot picture him in blue spandex

06-14-2008, 10:09 PM	#13
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06-15-2008, 03:11 AM	#14
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	My rommate and I saw the new Hulk movie and Iron Man back to back today, and we talked at length about the new Captain America movie, which is all part of Marvel's plan to merge all the characters into one big Avengers movie, and we agreed on one thing: Captain America must be played by an American actor. With all due respect to alot of great actors from England, Scotland and Australia, it would be a total joke if Captain America was played by a non American. Ther has to be some American actor out there who can play the part.