The man: John Cena
The rumour: March 2009. While putting the lie to earlier rumours he was linked to the part, wrestler-turned-action man John Cena pitches MTV (and Marvel) on the idea...
“If you guys are listening over at Marvel, that is a pretty cool rumour. I’m extremely patriotic, I was a captain of the football team once, so I think it works out. I think I’m your man.”
Why he could wield the shield: Well, he has the muscles... Plus, he’s likely to be more affordable than some of the other names on this list and has a built-in fanbase from his grappling days.
Why he’s not right: We’ve seen him act. He can handle the stunt stuff, but if he has to match wits with the likes of Downey Jr and (maybe) Ed Norton, he’d look like an amateur.
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mightymick
Apr 15th 2009, 9:33
John Cena and The Rock? Eff Off!
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sowasred2012
Apr 15th 2009, 10:36
I've been banging the drum for this guy for about a year now, and I know nobody is gonna know he is, he's never even seen the A-list, let alone being on it - but for the love of God, go check out Jericho and tell me Brad Beyer, who plays Stanley, wouldn't be PERFECT for Cap. He's got the all American thing down pat, the physique is there, the look is there, plus, his demeanour generally fits the required pleasant-and-charming-to-a-point-but-would-go-through-you-for-a-shortcut-if-you-p****d-him-off-ness that anyone playing Cap should have.
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sirius23
Apr 15th 2009, 12:17
Matt Dammon surely. He's got the box office status, he can act and do action well and he looks like cap. the end
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weirdr0b0t
Apr 15th 2009, 12:57
what about Josh Hartnett, after Lucky Number Slevin I think he could pull it off. Plus All American down to a tee and has the cheap but Box Office Pull that Marvel would like. And would probably jump at a Multi film tie in with the Avengers coming up
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aelmo1
Apr 15th 2009, 13:30
Alexander skarsgard! Watch generation kill if you need proof! Scratch that, watch generation kill for the fact its complete awsomeness haha and then watch it again to see how good this guy would be for cap! Also, I like the idea of Damon but I just picture him as to short for a cap outfit (I don't know why) also he's already got bourne 4 on the horizon, cap is gonna need to start moving pretty soon! Maybe a stretch.....but wot about Ryan Reynolds?
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pez463
Apr 15th 2009, 18:54
Aaron Eckart would be good.
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Gladiatory2k
Apr 16th 2009, 1:05
Alexander skarsgard would make a good thor so he would fill those shoes. I think if G.I. Joe launches as well as transformers did, Channing Tatum's stock will sky rocket.
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mikem
Apr 16th 2009, 15:33
Why not "paul Walker"? He as the look and build of "steve rogers/Capt America. and he can be a serious actor: see "Running scared", to show he could carry off the role, of, Capt America. MikeM.
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mightymick
Apr 16th 2009, 17:15
Two words: Nathan Fillion.
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fineyboy
Apr 16th 2009, 18:16
completly agree mightymick nathan fillion is the perfect captain america
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rorschach
Apr 16th 2009, 21:02
Never thought of Fillion..always saw him as Green Lantern. But maybe... Of all the pics iv heard my vote goes to Eckhart
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photoflash
Apr 16th 2009, 21:21
Yes...Nathan Fillion Or Even Mark Ruffalo...
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ashley.russell
Apr 16th 2009, 21:33
Mark Valley was in Boston Legal, not 'Boston Public', just to be pedantic. Nathan Fillion would actually be pretty good I guess, I'm not a fan of the captain myself, I can't see it interesting anyone other than americans and internationals who were already fans of the comic.
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bettybanner
Apr 17th 2009, 0:39
I'm with Patrick Wilson all the way. I don't think him already being in Watchmen would impede that, since it's so far departed from Captain America in my opinion.
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Ballstothewall
Apr 17th 2009, 11:07
I've always imagined Brad Pitt filling the role. Expensive yes, but he looks the part has the acting credentials and would give it an edge. Cap isn't a 2D character he isn't all squeaky clean and Pitt could give him that edge.
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weirdr0b0t
Apr 17th 2009, 14:59
brad pitt would be too old and to be honest, as a massive fillion fan, i wouldn't like to see Nathan Fillion as Captain America, he is just to cool for it!! I do like the idea of Aaron Eckhart though, he has the jaw for it, and probably wouldnt mind a multi film tie in
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Amezzeray
Apr 17th 2009, 16:42
2 words: NATHAN. FILLION!!!!
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whereistheline
Apr 17th 2009, 16:59
None of the ones involved in this article, I can't think of anyone I would want to play Capt America.
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gazw24
Apr 17th 2009, 18:20
How about Ryan Reynolds? Not a huge fan of his or anything, but think he could do it. And do it well.
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