Captain America Updates
While out making the rounds to promote The Wolfman, which opens this coming weekend, director Joe Johnston took the opportunity to provide a few updates regarding the status of Captain America. Here’s the rundown:
- Captain America will be played by an American actor.
- The idea is to cast an unknown in the lead role and more familiar talent in the supporting roles.
- There are currently testing 5 or 6 guys to play Captain America.
- The movie will be set in Europe and will take place during World War II.
- Casting will be complete by March 1st with filming scheduled to begin in June in London.
- The film will be shot in 2D.
- The villain will be Red Skull.
- The Invaders will play a “significant role” in the movie.
So, that’s a lot to digest. It’s good to finally get some nice solid intel on what we can expect. Click any of the links above for more information. The First Avenger: Captain America is scheduled to be in theaters July 22, 2011.
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