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    Character » Captain America appears in 11751 issues.

    During World War II, Steve Rogers volunteered to receive the experimental Super-Soldier Serum. Enhanced to the pinnacle of human physical potential and armed with an unbreakable shield, he became Captain America. After a failed mission left him encased in ice for decades, he was found and revived by the Avengers, later joining their ranks and eventually becoming the team's leader.

    Rumor: Neal McDonough As Captain America?

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    Edited By gmanfromheck
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    Is there something to this or is this simply a matter of discretely publicly begging the studios?  Neal McDonough was recently interviewed by First Showing for his upcoming role as M. Bison in "Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun Li."
    As the interview was wrapping up, I asked him about what he's doing next, as part of a question about what he looks for in scripts. And at the last second, he said that, "I think it's time for me to go back to playing some of the really good guys who can get the job done, like Captain America, maybe." I immediately asked him if that was a hint, and his response was even more confusing.

    Here's video of that part:

      


    What do you think?  Could he be pulling an Eliza and be in the hopes that a casting director might hear his 'suggestion'?  He wouldn't be a horrible choice.  The only slight problem I have is he is in his forties.  Not a huge deal.  But "The First Avenger: Captain America" is scheduled for a 2011 release.  Time is ticking and McDonough won't be getting younger.  We also have to think about potential Captain America spin-offs. 

    Who do you think should play Cap?
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    #1  Edited By Precise

    If he was younger i could see it happening if he seriously buffed up... but now?.. There are better choices out there.

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    #2  Edited By FullMechaGaara

    he sucks as an actor and he has a lazy eye also hes too old.

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    #3  Edited By The_Martian

    He looks a little old. Wasn't Cap 18 when he took the serum?

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    #4  Edited By Hawk

    I love that guy.....is he buff enuff?

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    #5  Edited By Hawk

    Ok watched the interview ......I could by him in the role he was talking about.

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    #6  Edited By King_Saturn
    Neal is pretty good... It may could work
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    #7  Edited By The_Martian

    It would have to be older Cap though.

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    #8  Edited By King_Saturn
    Nobody said:
    "It would have to be older Cap though.
    "
    More Than Likely
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    #9  Edited By blade hunter

    to old

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    #10  Edited By G'bandit

    I think he looks a bit too old for cap..

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    #11  Edited By danisgod6491

    Viggo Mortenson would be a great Cap in my book. He a great Actor, can buff up and is from New York.

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    #12  Edited By vance_astro  Moderator
    danisgod6491 said:
    "Viggo Mortenson would be a great Cap in my book. He a great Actor, can buff up and is from New York."
    You have to be kidding me with this....
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    #13  Edited By King_Saturn
    Vance Astro said:
    "danisgod6491 said:
    "Viggo Mortenson would be a great Cap in my book. He a great Actor, can buff up and is from New York."
    You have to be kidding me with this....
    "
    LOL
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    #14  Edited By Decept-O

    It's great you were able to do an interview with this actor, but I think even he stated something about "Cap a bit older. "  Seems like a nice fellow, but , sadly, he is a bit too old for the role.  

    I keep saying it and will say it again, Marvel should just hire unknowns so they can save dough and spend the remaining funds towards producing decent movies.

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    #15  Edited By Hawk
    blade hunter said:
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    to old

    "
    Capts like 100?
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    #16  Edited By vance_astro  Moderator
    Hawk said:
    "blade hunter said:
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    to old

    "
    Capts like 100?
    "
    85 to be exact.
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    #17  Edited By Darkchild

    Hes an awesome actor, so i really wouldnt mind if he played Steve

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    #18  Edited By King_Saturn
    Vance Astro said:
    "Hawk said:
    "blade hunter said:
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    to old

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    Capts like 100?
    "
    85 to be exact.
    "
    Damn... thats how old my Grandpa is... maybe they met in the field in WW2 or something...

    jk
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    #19  Edited By inferiorego  Staff

    Let me try:

    Maybe I should go back to my roots, quit my job and become primary stockholder in Microsoft, without having to pay for the shares...

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    nope - wrong look methinks

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    #21  Edited By Colossus666

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't let him play my favorite comic book character.  And idk someone young, blonde, and blue eyed.

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    #22  Edited By WARLOCK2792
    Colossus666 said:
    "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't let him play my favorite comic book character.  And idk someone young, blonde, and blue eyed.
    "
    I can find several young, blonde, blue-eyed actors.  But none of them can act worth a damn.
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    #23  Edited By geraldthesloth

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    #24  Edited By RedAce83

    I always thought Thomas Jane should have played Cap as opposed to the Punisher...hell, Jane is naturally blond, so I perceive him as an ideal as Captain America.

    As for Neal McDonough, I say he would be better as Hawkeye/Clint Barton.

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    #25  Edited By SUNMAN
    The dude would like to play the part, but he has no idea if he will get it or not.

    RedAce83
    said:
    "I always thought Thomas Jane should have played Cap as opposed to the Punisher...hell, Jane is naturally blond, so I perceive him as an ideal as Captain America.

    As for Neal McDonough, I say he would be better as Hawkeye/Clint Barton.
    "
    I agree. I like both actors.  They both just need to hit the gym and get ripped.


    Vance Astro said:
    "danisgod6491 said:
    "Viggo Mortenson would be a great Cap in my book. He a great Actor, can buff up and is from New York."
    You have to be kidding me with this....
    "
    LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh man I love Viggo. His performance as Arragorn blew me away, and always his performances are very impressive, but there are better people to play Cap. I could definetly see him playing a superhero though.
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    #26  Edited By santeria_smith

    He already ruined M. Bison in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. Please not good ole' Cap also.

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    #27  Edited By Detective

    hes too old to play Cap, they need some one younger

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    #28  Edited By speedlgt
    RedAce83 said:
    "I always thought Thomas Jane should have played Cap as opposed to the Punisher...hell, Jane is naturally blond, so I perceive him as an ideal as Captain America.

    As for Neal McDonough, I say he would be better as Hawkeye/Clint Barton.
    "
    yeah I am down with thomas jane

    what about Nathan Fillion? (firefly)  or Brendan Fraser
    there both canadians though.......
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    #29  Edited By RedAce83

    Yeah, the casting of Cap is unbelievably tough, I say. I always thought Mark Valley or Aaron Eckhardt  (from Two-face to Cap!) would also make decent, if older, Captains.

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    #30  Edited By SUNMAN
    santeria_smith said:
    "He already ruined M. Bison in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. Please not good ole' Cap also.
    "
    hey you cannot say that until you see the movie. Unless you have already seen it. I haven't heard anything about it yet, is it good?
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    God NO....... I Love Captain America And If This "Tool" Plays Him IN The Film WE As Fans Are Screwed

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    #32  Edited By Crackdown

    I don't like this actor as th Cap, he should be younger, lie say... Paul Walker!

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    #33  Edited By Bruce Wayne_

    I've thought about Paul Walker before too.  Just not sure if he's "wholesome" enough.  I'm at a loss whether it should be an unknown or someone famous.  The way Marvel seems to be casting these days, they'll probably go with someone famous.

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    #34  Edited By HobGadling

    Personally, I like it... but anyone who was in "Ravenous" is cool in my book.

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    #35  Edited By JohnnyBeBlazin

    OMG i just thought of the perfect actor, his name is Cam Gigandet i think and hes from that movie Never Back Down hes blonde, blue eyed i think, muscular, good-looking, and a good actor, lemme kno what u think:




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    #36  Edited By Zoom
    @Vance Astro said:
    "danisgod6491 said:
    "Viggo Mortenson would be a great Cap in my book. He a great Actor, can buff up and is from New York."
    You have to be kidding me with this....
    "
    Wow.  Vance beats me to the comment by 3 months.
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    #37  Edited By X-23/Elixir

    I like him, but I'd like to see the guy from "The Cave".

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    #38  Edited By Green ankh

    I think he'd be good. I cant really think of another actor.  Most of the younger dudes are pretty  wimpy.

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    #39  Edited By EnSabahNurX

    NO!!! , nope i hate him as an actor, he is to evil looking to ever be a hero especially, Captain America he is way too old.

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