Is Neal McDonough Marvel's Captain America?!

[Lepidopterous]

O God please no, he's one of the few actors I can't stand

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by ajgoodfella7

And...I think you're wrong.

Such is your right.

But do you really think he'd drop a bomb like Captain America if Marvel hadn't already contacted him?

Logan

[ajgoodfella7]

Originally Posted by jadedeath

Such is your right.

But do you really think he'd drop a bomb like Captain America if Marvel hadn't already contacted him?

Logan

I have no idea... they may have already casted him for all I know... I'm just saying I don't like the choice. I have not seen him in anything that would lead me to believe that he would be ideal in a role with 1+ hours of screen time. I just don't think he has the charisma to carry a movie.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by ajgoodfella7

I have picked up a Captain America comic and I don't think he'd be a good fit.

Check the comparison photo in the first post. He looks almost exactly like Ultimate Cap.

[Clark Kent]

Originally Posted by jasonbird

I have to disagree. He turns 43 in 3 days. Robert Downey Jr is 44. Ed Norton turns 40 this year. Looks like a formula for them (Marvel Studios).

Those actors were much more bankable in Hollywood with a proven ability to headline a film. They overcame their ages with that. Casting an older actor that is not a star already is a risky move.

[lnh_boy]

I read somewhere that John Barrowman was being considered for Captain America. I think he'd be a great fit!

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Those actors were much more bankable in Hollywood with a proven ability to headline a film. They overcame their ages with that. Casting an older actor that is not a star already is a risky move.

Robert Downey Jr was a risky move at the time. It's easy to say in hindsight that he was not.

Edit:

I have to add that before Iron Man his highest grossing movies in order were:
Back to School (1986) $91million
Bowfinger (1999) $66million
The Shaggy Dog (2006) $61million

So no, he wasn't a bankable star before Iron Man. He was not the headliner in any of those.

As far as Edward Norton goes:
Italian Job (2003) $106million
Red Dragon (2002) $92million
The Score (2001) $71million

Norton was not the reason people went to those movies either. The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man are their highest grossing movies.

I just want to add that I've always liked both Downey Jr and Norton. I'm just stating the facts. Whoever Marvel chooses I'm sure will be great. I have no reason to doubt them at this time.

[Clark Kent]

Originally Posted by jasonbird

Norton was not the reason people went to those movies either. The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man are their highest grossing movies.

Those would be the highest grossing movies for most any lead actor not named Will Smith or Harrison Ford. Norton and Downey, Jr. had headlined very profitable Hollywood movies for years before playing superheroes. Neal McDonough is a nobody compared to those two actors in terms of box office or reputation.

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Those would be the highest grossing movies for most any lead actor not named Will Smith or Harrison Ford. Norton and Downey, Jr. had headlined very profitable Hollywood movies for years before playing superheroes. Neal McDonough is a nobody compared to those two actors in terms of box office or reputation.

I would disagree with what you said earlier, but agree with you now. I would remove the word very before profitable (at least for Downey Jr). With the success of Iron Man and his embracing of the fans/character, I think he's vaulted himself into the Hanks, Cruise type profitability. I think Norton's refusal to embrace TIH in the same way has hurt him (re: Pride and Glory $15 million).

[doctorsteve]

Originally Posted by Beast

Looks like a pretty good match to me.

I'm kinda surprised, but yeah - it would be a good match... didn't even think of him...

[PH3AR]

Originally Posted by Blu Angel

He was great in Band of Brothers.
Im sure if he got in really good shape, he could pull it off

+1 i like the choice and he actually kina of looks like captain america from the comic books

[johnarnold101]

Some new Captain America news on CNN.com that covers both Captain America coming back in the comic and a bit on the movie.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/06/1...ica/index.html

[iori]

I can't believe they are bringing steve back, what a crock.

[johnarnold101]

Dig on the Moon Knight picture. Yeah, it's strange how they are bringing him back but I'll hold off real judgement until I read it.

[iori]

Thanks.


I haven't really read much in the past few years, but I also read they brought Barry Allen The Flash back, and this is why.

[doctorD]

Originally Posted by JHM

I can't believe they are bringing steve back, what a crock.

You had to have known it was coming. I figured it would have happened a lot sooner, but I guess I was a little off.

This has happened with so many comic superheroes already.

[iori]

Yeah I know, I was the opposite though, didn't think it would be this soon.

[johnarnold101]

I haven't read a comic in years too but always like seeing news on my old favorites.

I am betting the way they bring him back ties into the movie somehow.

[johnarnold101]

Maybe with his new found popularity they'll go with Bradley Cooper.

[doctorD]

Originally Posted by johnarnold101

I haven't read a comic in years too but always like seeing news on my old favorites.

I am betting the way they bring him back ties into the movie somehow.

The issue on Cap's death is what brought me back to the comics. Before that I think the last comic for me was back in the early to mid 90's. My last comic book series was the death and rebirth of Superman. I'm just hoping that Marvel doesn't follow the formula DC used for Supes return.