Jim from ‘The Office’ among Captain America contenders

Being a fan of The Office I saw this on yahoo.com and I figured it would be a good thing to post here. I’m not sure if John Krasinski is the right person for the role of Captain America, but I guess I see him too much of a comic actor. But, he may do well in the role

Captain America (screengrab courtesy of Marvel Entertainment)

From yahoo.com:

Jim from ‘The Office’ among Captain America contenders (Reuters)

Source: Reuters Thu Feb 25, 2010, 3:03 am EST
Photo: Keith Leman, WireImage.com

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – John Krasinski as Captain America?

It could happen as Marvel conducts screen tests this week in its search for the actor to play Steve Rogers, the alter ego of the title character in its “Captain America” movie.

The company’s latest superhero movie is being directed by Joe Johnston (“Wolfman”) and tells the story of the young infirm man rejected from enlisting who becomes America’s symbol of liberty during World War II and eventually a member of Marvel’s superhero team the Avengers.

About seven actors have moved to the front of the super soldier serum testing line and have either tested or are expected to screen test this week and next at Marvel’s Manhattan Beach, Calif., headquarters.

Those known to be on the list with Krasinski include Michael Cassidy (who appeared in “Smallvile” and who tested for the Superman movie when McG was going to direct it), Patrick Flueger (one of the stars of ” The 4400 ” who most recently appeared in the Tobey Maguire movie ” Brothers “), Scott Porter (TV’s ” Friday Night Lights “), Wilson Bethel (” Generation Kill “) and Mike Vogel (” Cloverfield “).

Chace Crawford is also in talks to screen test, though no deal has been made.

Garret Hedlund, already starring in Disney’s “Tron,” was also on the list to test but has fallen off, at least for now, because of scheduling conflicts. Insiders say he may still make the testing round. Jensen Ackles is another actor who had scheduling conflicts.

The studio has put the actors on 30-day holds during the testing process.

Sources on both sides caution that an actor may not be found from the tests, which happened during Marvel’s search for the man who would be “Thor.” For that movie, currently shooting in Manhattan Beach, the studio conducted several rounds of testing but found its star, Chris Hemsworth, late in the game, after initially passing on his audition reel.

While Marvel is looking for someone on the youngish side and who can play rugged, one key ingredient emerging is that the actor be American, according to insiders. So far, no British or Australian actors have been seriously considered though the search could widen if no suitable candidates are found.

4 thoughts on “Jim from ‘The Office’ among Captain America contenders

    1. Marcos says:

      I agree! They gave it to someone else. I don’t think there is someone that could actually play the character on screen and be taken seriously. But I’ve been wrong many, many, many times…

  1. Mike says:

    I think it’s doable. I hope the movie doesn’t suck, though – a bunch of the comic book ones have.

    I read somewhere they’re getting Hugo Weaving to play Red Skull.

    1. Marcos says:

      I know! Especially if they don’t give the script the most attention. A lot of people just like to throw a bunch of shit at a wall hoping something sticks.

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