Leonardo DiCaprio is Marvel‘s top choice to play Steve Rogers aka Captain America in the forthcoming superhero jaunt, says Latino Review.
Marvel, who previously announced plans to release First Avenger: Captain America on May 6, 2011, reportedly wants the Blood Diamond star to lead the film as US soldier-turned-superhero Steve Rogers.
Going further on the casting speculations, Latino Review also added that besides DiCaprio, there is one other name that is being considered to be Captain America. That particular person would be “Troy” star, Brad Pitt. Pitt, as had been reported previously, allegedly is on the run for the leading role of another Marvel's superhero film “Thor“, which is set for June 4, 2010 release. Still, any confirmation on both Pitt's possible casting reports has yet been outed.
On the superhero flick itself, “The First Avenger” is scheduled to be released on the silver screen on May 6, 2011. The movie has been said to stay true to its original comic book story. Hence, it will be set during World War II and tell the background story of the red, white and blue-costumed superhero. Additionally, no director has been signed for the project.
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I think both Leonardo and Brad are just amazing actors, but I am not sure they can pull off being a superhero. First of all, Leo needs to really train, Brad on the other hand seems a little too old for such a role. Since I really can’t make up my mind who fits, I created a poll about Leo and Brad, and I would be honored if you would vote. Let’s see who actually fits the role.
Here’s one: Hugh Jackman is Wolverine. What? No one knew who the actor was, but he pulled it off.
Short answer for Captain America? Unknown actor is the way to go. It worked for Superman with Christopher Reeve as well.
I agree, all roles like this should be an unknown actor