Marvel Reveals Thor and Captain America Details
Comic Book Movie News, Featured, The First Avenger: Captain America (2011) Movie, Thor (2011) Movie — By Nix on May 22, 2008
Speaking of Marvel… Apparently when Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studios, sent out invitations to online bloggers for a meet and greet, he forgot to send mine out. That’s okay, Kevin, next time, my man. In any case, Feige took questions and dished out answers about Marvel’s two high-profile movies coming up very soon — the Captain America movie and Thor. First up — No, says Feige, Matthew McConaughey is NOT in line to play Captain America as previously rumored. And the real biggie: Captain America will be set in World War II, and Thor will be set “mostly” in Asgard.
Sci Fi Wire has more “Thor” details and other Marvel news:
Feige also talked about the upcoming Thor movie, confirming that it will take place mostly in Asgard, the mythical Norse realm of the gods, and not in the contemporary real world. “The film is not all Asgard, but it will be a big chunk in Asgard, yeah,” Feige said.
Feige promised an announcement about a director for Thor “later this summer.” Mark Protosevich (The Cell) is drafting a script, which should be submitted in a couple of weeks, he added.
As for a second Iron Man movie, Feige said that talks are underway with director Jon Favreau to return and that he hopes to wrap them up soon.
Other notables:
“Captain America” will pave the way for the “Avengers” movie, which will open 6 weeks after Cap’s movie. Also, that rumor about Captain America’s shield being spotted in Tony Stark’s lab in “Iron Man”? True, says Feige.
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Come on people, I think Thor deserves something better that Triple H… He has the looks in some “brute force, goldie locks” way but he lacks the majestic feel Thor should have, remember he’s royalty, so we need to spot someone else for Thor, he must be able to show strength and being defying yet being able to show he’s noble and charismatic. Sorry Triple H, you’re out of your league there. Any other suggestions?
And Craig for Cap? April Fools Day today? Mmmm, no… Ok, then you’re totally lost. I’m not even american and I know that Cap’s that guy who brings out the best in us because Cap goes beyond being american, he’s the one guy who’ll always stand up to defend what he believes is the right thing to do, always being the one who keeps fighting even if the odds are the worst ever, no matter how strong or incredible the foe is, Cap will always find a way to get the things done. No superpowers? It doesn’t matter, he’s the greatest hero ever probably, the one you’ll always look up to in the thoughest times. If not, why everyone else has superpowers or something, yet everyone respects him and follows his orders? Believe me, this shirt is a one too big for Craig, Di Capprio or anyone else I’ve thought of, I simply can’t picture anyone yet filling those shoes. After reading my description of Cap, do you really believe you have someone in mind who you could say “that guy is Cap!”. Robert Downey Jr. was born to be Tony Stark, the same Patrick Stewart with Professor X, so the same has to happen with Cap. Keep thinking…
Neil Fifer http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1292175/ is the best choice for Captain America (by far)! 6′ / 250lbs. Light Blue eyes. Cleft chin… etc. etc. etc. Captain America isn’t just a ‘pretty boy’… he IS a Super Soldier. Ex-Models with pencil necks like ‘Channing’ (lol) aren’t going to match this character. HOPEFULLY Feige and Campbell will do this Leader of the Avengers job right when they cast it!
Dude is pushing 50 man. They’re trying to make a franchise here and when your star is gonna be dealing with arthritis and crap on the second movie thats no good. Looks aren’t everything when casting, you need to think about long term too. I agree Tatum isn’t exactly huge, but then again thats what working out is for. LOL. I agree though they need to find the right guy.
i could see paul walker as captain america just if he got bigger