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It’s official, and I suppose (especially considering some of the unusual choices on the list) that this is pretty acceptable. HeatVisionBlog confirmed today that Chris Evans will play Steve Rogers a.k.a. Captain America in THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA. They say say sources report Evans accepted Marvel’s offer, and now it’s just down to finalizing the last few details. As before, neither Marvel nor CAA (who reps Evans) have commented on the matter. The offer includes a 9-picture deal and low pay of $300,000 – at least that’s low considering by Hollywood standards considering the scope of this film. As you may or may not know, Chris previously played Johnny Storm (The Human Torch) in two FANTASTIC FOUR movies, and has connections with other comic book movies past and present, including the upcoming THE LOSERS and SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD. However, this is easily the most high-profile comic book part the actor has taken on, and will definitely change things for him as far as media attention goes.
I like Chris Evans, he has a lot of charm and charisma, and did a pretty good job playing Johnny Storm. That said, I’ve always seen him as more of a young and cocky persona, and that’s not exactly fitting for Captain America. I do think he can pull it off, but it will definitely be a different side of him than we’re used to seeing. I have faith in director Joe Johnston too, and I’m betting his talent combined with Chris Evans’ abilities will produce something really cool. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
