In the film titled “Captain America: Brave New World”, Sam Wilson, portrayed by Anthony Mackie, steps into the role of the latest Captain America on the big screen. This role is steeped in a cinematic history dominated by Chris Evans as the previous Captain America, Steve Rogers. For many Marvel Cinema viewers, Evans brought this character to life not only in the Avengers movies but also in three standalone Captain America films that propelled the patriotic hero into modern popular culture. Much like Mackie and Wilson are now synonymous, Evans and his sincere portrayal of Rogers were instrumental in making Captain America a successful character.
As the new chapter of the Captain America films kicks off with “Brave New World”, let’s not forget that Chris Evans wasn’t always intended to embody Captain America. In fact, the role of Steve Rogers/Captain America was a challenging one to fill. Kevin Feige and other Marvel Studios executives have shared numerous tales about the countless hurdles they faced in finding the perfect actor to breathe life into this legendary Avenger. Here are five of the many contenders who tried out for Captain America more than a decade before “Brave New World” was conceived.
John Krasinski
John Krasinski, known for his role in “The Office,” was among the potential names considered for Captain America. Interestingly, it’s said that during his audition process, he encountered Chris Hemsworth. This encounter with the large and muscular Australian actor made Krasinski question whether this role suited him, as their physical appearances were quite different.
Garrett Hedlund
In the early years of the 2010s, Garrett Hedlund was rapidly gaining popularity as a sought-after leading actor. This became evident when news broke that Hedlund was among the top three contenders for the Captain America role, alongside Evans. After Evans landed his second significant Marvel Comics character, Hedlund disclosed that he had been repeatedly presented with the opportunity to play Captain America but consistently declined it. Scheduling issues were the main factor, but Hedlund also expressed that he didn’t feel compelled to portray another blockbuster hero given his role in Tron: Legacy. However, Evans, who had previously played Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, apparently felt differently!
Zachary Levi
Prior to the concept of a standalone “Shazam!” film being even considered, Zachary Levi had already tried out for the role of Captain America. Given that his TV show “Chuck” was still running at the time, assuming the role of Captain America could have been an excellent chance for Levi to demonstrate his leading man skills in the realm of theatrical cinema. Unfortunately, he didn’t get the part, but that didn’t deter Levi from pursuing a role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He later landed the part of Fandral in “Thor: The Dark World,” and also auditioned for Star-Lord when “Guardians of the Galaxy” was produced a few years after. It wasn’t until he switched to DC that Levi ultimately starred as the leading character in a major superhero movie.
Channing Tatum
It’s evident that Channing Tatum possesses the physical attributes one might expect from a genetically engineered ideal human specimen. Consequently, it’s not surprising that Marvel Studios found him an appealing choice for Captain America. However, Tatum ultimately declined the role, likely due to salary disagreements. By the time Marvel was casting for Captain America, Tatum had already starred in box office hits like “Dear John,” so it’s unlikely he would have accepted the relatively low salary offered for “The First Avenger.
Dane Cook
It’s well-known that Marvel Studios has successfully cast comedic actors like Paul Rudd and Chris Pratt as superheroes. Yet, the idea of Dane Cook playing Captain America seems extremely unlikely, even given the presence of other comedy veterans in the MCU. Contrary to popular belief, Cook did actually try out for the role of Captain America. He publicly admitted on social media in early 2010 that he had built muscle specifically for this audition. This revelation caused quite a stir among the highly secretive team at Marvel Studios, leading Cook to write them an apology letter. Unfortunately for Cook, who is best known for his role in Good Luck Chuck, he never got the chance to wield Captain America’s famous shield against Nazis.
You can currently stream Captain America: The First Avenger on Disney+, while Captain America: A New Dawn will be in theaters starting from February 14.
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2025-02-01 21:10