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The hunt for Captain America may be over by the weekend. THR’s Heat Visionis reporting that Chris Evans has been offered the part of Captain America. Let me stress the key word in that sentence: offered. He has not yet accepted, and neither Evans, his reps, or Marvel will confirm or deny whether negotiations have been opened.
Marvel would be taken a bigger leap of faith than they did with their other candidates, as he reportedly still hasn’t screen tested for the role. But he has a good relationship with the shingle after Fantastic Four, and he’s an actor who attracts a lot of buzz for his performances, but just hasn’t managed to crack that A-List ceiling.
One thing keeping Evans from accepting could be schedule conflicts. The First Avenger: Captain America](Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) - Movie | Moviefone) is set to shoot this summer, and Evans has already signed for the romantic comedy What’s Your Number? The demanding contract may also be an issue. Many actors have balked at Marvel’s universe building demands, and any possible Cap faces three solo Captain America movies, plus The Avengers. Most of the Marvel deals have signed actors and actresses for a minimum of 9 films. That’s a tough commitment for any young up-and-coming actor like Evans.
Obviously, it’s all still in the whispering stages, and it may be a test to see how fandom reacts. I think he’d be a great pick, and is the best candidate so far. What about you?