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Today, Marvel Studios announced that Oscar® nominated actor Stanley Tucci has been cast to star as Dr. Abraham Erskine in "Captain America: The First Avenger" opposite Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Hugo Weaving, and Hayley Atwell.
In the early comics, Dr. Erskine was a German scientist behind Project Rebirth, the secret experiment that created the Super Soldier known as Captain America. Joe Johnston will direct the film penned by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely.
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige will produce "Captain America: The First Avenger." Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel and Louis D’Esposito will executive produce. The film will be released in the US on July 22, 2011 and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
"Captain America: The First Avenger" will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America.
Tucci’s credits include "Julie & Julia," Peter Jackson’s "The Lovely Bones," for which he was nominated for an Academy Award, and "The Devil Wears Prada." He can next be seen in the upcoming comedy "Easy A" as well as the upcoming movie musical "Burlesque."
In addition to "Captain America: The First Avenger," Marvel Studios most recently released the highly anticipated sequel, "Iron Man 2," starring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow on May 7, 2010, and will release a slate of films based on the Marvel characters including, "Thor" on May 6, 2011, and "Marvel Studios' The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.
Stay tuned to Marvel.com for the official word on all things to do with "Captain America: The First Avenger" and all Marvel movies!
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lol walter they are goin to re do the hole fantastic four franchise so chris evans wont even be the human torch i cant wait to see how chris evans plays the role of the capt
I don't mean to come off as an @*#@@&&! in regards co Chris Evans but, I DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM AS CAPTAIN AMERICA!!! as far as i'm concerned he had he chance in the spot light in the marvel universe as The Human Torch. Anyone recall Fantastic 4 part 1&2? Seriously I think we can do better than Chris Evans (no disrespect intended).... In my ... (there's still plenty of time to find a replacement)
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I don't mean to come off as an @*#@@&&! in regards co Chris Evans but, I DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM AS CAPTAIN AMERICA!!! as far as i'm concerned he had he chance in the spot light in the marvel universe as The Human Torch. Anyone recall Fantastic 4 part 1&2? Seriously I think we can do better than Chris Evans (no disrespect intended).... In my opinion I think they could find someone else and they should PERIOD..... (there's still plenty of time to find a replacement)
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if you have only seen Evans the fantastic four then you don't know how well he can act..check out a little movie called London with him it...awesome and shows a great range as an actor..so ease up and give him a chance..
i hope you die. marvel never should of sold the company :(
Awesome. I can definetly see a clear I'm age in my head if what he'd look like. Great choice. Love what you guys are doing with the movie so far. Keep it up.