LATEST NEWS

There was a black captain america in the comics, and theres a younger version now in the young avengers. Will Smith is such a good actor I think I'd be able to look past the colour of his skin. Although when I picture Steve Rogers a lean blonde caucasian does come to mind. Also Nick Fury is black in the Ultimate universe so It isn't such a stretch for Sam J. to play him.

Captain America equals boring -- even with Big Willie style

Sure, Captain America is white in the comics and if the movie takes place in the same time as the comics it might not work to change that, but Will Smith really personifies everything I'd want to see in a modern Captain America. He is a great actor and a lot of people look up to him not only because of his stardom but also because of his values and integrity. The main problem I see with this rumor is that Smith already did a super hero with Hancock. I'd love to see him as Captain America though.

Will Smith can definitely pull it off. All you guys trippin on Cap being and remaining white, are definitely NOT representing the ideals of the Captain America character. Lets ask Stan "The Man" Lee what he thinks.

Captain America is such a ridiculous character that anything done to shake it up even a little is more than welcome. Will Smith would be great in this role.

Will Smith would be a Dynamite Fit. Wouldn't bother me if Capt. America, or any Other Super Hero, was a different color on Film. It's all on how well the Attitude/Emulation of the Character is Played. Does anyone know who was the Real 1st Black Superhero in Comics was?? (Interested to know).

I agree with Cyfer1, Cap really is supposed to transcend things race and politics and be a symbol for the best of America's ideals- racism isn't one of them. If the actor and script is good it really is irrelevant how closely the actor matches the hero's psychical type- unless you are one of those people that wants adapted movies to march in lock-step there with source martial. But I don't see much of a point to that. I go to a movie that adapts original martial to see something *new* that also keeps the core ideas of its source martial. Captain America being white was incidental to the era that he was created in and not essential to the character.

Okay, I don't know much about Captain America, but I think I like this. I like it when movies go against the widely accepted norms. And I definitely favor Smith over McConaughey even dispite his skin color not matching the conventional Captain America. I mean, Matthew McConaughey? Is that supposed to be some kind of joke? He plays the same narcissistic, self-involved douche in every movie. What's the big deal, anyway? It's just a movie, and a comic book movie at that.

Wasn't Aaron Eckhart rumored? He'd be perfect...

The first several batches of Super Solider Serum were tested on black soliders, but only 1 case took. Then they tested it on Steve Rodgers. Also the new Patriot in the young avengers is his grandson or something like that. Also I am mostly for a while actor, but does it really matter? I mean look at I am Legend. If you read the book and the previous movies, the main guy was white, but did any of you care when you saw Will Smith play him in the new adaptation?

"I'm not racist, but..." That line always cracks me up. Will Smith will do a fine job as Captain America.

Come on guys, yes, Captain America is white. But movie making is a business, and businesses need to appeal to a wider demographic. It makes sense that the studio is going to want to have a culturally diverse Avengers team. So if the studio is going to take some liberties with the race of one of the characters to better appeal to a wider demographic, who's the best pick? Captain America. Iron Man and the Hulk are already cast, and can you really see them throwing out a black Thor? I personally love the idea of Will Smith playing the Cap. I think that Willie has always been a big summer blockbuster actor who just so happens to be really fuckin good at acting. So why the hell not!? When adapting a comic book character to film, certain liberties NEED to be taken. The mediums just don't line up as well as comic book fans would sometimes like them to. So if the change that they make to Captain America is that he's black, let it slide. Marvel has been making some great casting decisions as of late, and if the masterminds that thought of RDJ as Iron Man, and Ed Norton as the Hulk, think that Will Smith is Captain America, then let it happen!

I would rather see him play black panther

Yes! That would be genius casting Will Smith as Captain America. I grew up loving Captain America. Even watched those cheesy 70's/80's Captain America movies. I for one would love to see Will Smith in such a terrific role. Come on... Will Smith and Robert Downey, Jr. together in Avengers! Sweet!!!

Jesus can everyone who opposes a black man playing captain america please google isaiah bradley? He was technically the first captain america.

Will Smith????????????? So much for Marvel getting it right. Damn! Talk about a huge leap in the wrong direction! Thank goodness it's just a rumor!

just pick a damn good actor and get it done asap! i dont care who...just make it damn good...(nw i sound like a damn good actor too )

I agree with # 18. Aaron Eckhart would be the way to go. He has the look and definitely proved his acting chops in TDK which is what Marvel seems to be continuing to go for when it comes to casting their leads. Not the biggest Cap fan, but I'd have to say that Eckhart has the jaw to play him. I mean, that's all you pretty much see of him most of the time, right?

@toolips There is a vast difference between a "good actor" and a "popular actor". Will Smith is a POPULAR actor. He's very likeable, he has charm and charisma. He's even managed to pull off some serious dramatic roles. But he's in no way a GOOD actor. I wouldn't give him an Oscar for anything he's ever done. Would you? Wait, don't answer that - you probably would. And THAT is why he keeps getting roles. What's next? Shia Lebeouf as Cap?

i don't care who the actor will end up being, i just wanna know how much they're gonna fuck up the costume they make for him.

@toolips Well, you got me there. Consider me put in my place. Well done, sir (or ma'am, hard to tell with the internet).

You all need to stop being so racist. What? You all think only a white man can represent America? Grow up already. Times have change.

I'd take Will Smith over Matthew McConaughey any day! @ Peter No, he's right. You ARE an idiot.

This is a rediculous rumor. Come on people. All I would see is the Freash Price as Cap, lol He would have to buff up at least 30-40 pounds and how would a black dude end up in Germany.

BLASPHEMY! #17 your right on! Scully.... please, come on!

I agree with white man. cap can be played by some one white or black. Plus i don't know if its just me but marvel universe feels kinda split. theirs the comics and then the film universes. The films don't fallow the source material to close any way. other wise Gwen Stacy would be dead, Dr. Doom would rule Latveria, and the x-men would be wearing spandex. So it really is more about how good of an actor Will Smith is. Personally I think it could work just fine.

51 comments and i still didn't get it what this entire thing has to do with "racism"... i mean i have no problem with will smith or whoever plays captain america (yes, skin color shouldn't matter) however i do prefer, if i could have my way on things, that movie makers stick to the comics... as a comic fan, the greatest wish would be to see your favorite heroes come to "life", to see them move the way you see and imagine in comics... so if the movie is set in the time where captain america was created then i guess it would be best to stick to a white-skinned captain america, if otherwise, like the new versions of captain america as other comments pointed out, then have a dark-skinned captain america... i know what matter is the character but at least give me the pleasure of seeing my comics COME TO LIFE...

In my opinion Smith could be good in this but I'm not completely convinced, while I love most of his movies and I think he is a great actor, the writers will have to re-write some of the script to fit in with him being black and it could end up being a refreshing look at Cap and still work. So I have no problem with a black Cap as long as the writers make it work. However, as someone already said Aaron Eckhart would be super awesome cause he's personality fits Cap's better in my opinion, and after his Dark Knight performance I think he is just a good an actor as Will Smith.

i can see a black captain america! America is supposed to be the greatest, so why not give it to a black man. I am not raciest and i believe this is a good idea

It's all about the COMICS... so stick with it!

Not to be racist, but the guy has to be white.

Funny how all you asshats keep saying "I'm not racist..." c'mon just say how you feel one way or the other it's all good. Personally I think Will Smith does sort of fits the role of Steve Rogers personality and morality wise and he does have that clean cut yet ass kicker persona. I think I'd rather they stick to the white Cap, but their is a prescendent in the comics for a black Captain America and a plausible explanation for Cap being black. In the comics there is 'Truth' the mini-series which tells the story of how 300 black soldiers were used as test subjects in trying to recreate the Super Soldier Serum many died in the process those that survived went insane with only one lone survivor Isiah Bradley. (Think Tuskegee experiment only more badass and tragic.)

If I remember correctly, everyone bitched and moaned just like they are now about Heath Ledger playing someone like the Joker. Huh... I wonder how that turned out...

Smith is awesome in almost everything he does, the movie would be good and nobody would be disappointed after seeing it. Im glad this is just a rumor though, so I can hold out hope that Randy Couture will somehow be cast as C.A. He's the real Captain America.

I think it would work. I read a graphic novel back in the day about the experiments that lead to the creation of Captain America being used on black people first, due to the racial prejudices of the time. I forget the details, if you can't tell already, but if they're going from that angle, it'd be cool. But it'd also be cool to see retardedly patriotic Captain America fighting Nazis.

if he does get the part, and if he's playing the isaiah bradley captain america then all this race talk wouldn't even be happening...

Why should it matter who plays Captain America? Michael Clark Duncan portrayed the role of the Wilson Fisk aka The Kingpin very well. I've only known one person to have a problem with that and he is a co-worker of mine...who ironically said, "I'm not racist but...." LOL!! I mean seriously, which actor in Hollywood today could have played the part better than Duncan? Duncan has the physique of the Kingpin and even when he's laughing and having a good time he looks intimidating. I say whoever can do the best job at the part should get the role as Capt America. He's not one of my favorite characters, but I'd still like to see the movie if the previews can sell it. The movie would have to be very violent though. So whether he's Black or White, it's going to have to grab my attention if they want me to buy a $10 ticket. And in response to #67, I know what you mean about Will Smith taking roles over the top...but I believe he would play this one very serious.

why does hollywood feel they need to cast black people in the role of white characters? i like will smith as much as the next guy but cap americas a white dude, in this day and age or not means it would be a definite july 4th release though

Screw this cast him as the falcon if you must. or the panther or does this mean that THOSE characters could be played by whites ?

No one here is racist, those people saying yeah right, grow up, this is about the comics.

Will Smith would be great for Cap...U have to start seeing pass the skin, there is a reason why most comic book heroes are white, most comics were written when been a black hero wouldn't have been accepted, plus the movie would be placed in modern time, and WS has the talent and charisma to be a great Captain America.

I'm with rusty. Smith's got the build, the chops and box-office draw to do it. SHOULD SKIN COLOR MATTER??? For all we know this could better than ironman or X2, but since he's black people are saying no. Why does Captain America have to be a WASP??? Laime. I thought we were further along than this.

Nooooo!!! This isn't right, while I am not against a black Captin America, Will Smith isn't a good fit for the character. Captain America was a proud, serious character, while all of Will Smith's role are played with a type of playfulness that just isn't Captain America. (Note: By 'All his roles' I mean his summer blockbusters, not his dramatic roles.)

has no one thought for a second that he may just be cast as Isiah Bradley, and it could be a small role. and if they do an origin story with Steve Rogers, and Isiah Bradley, with Steve being the "real" Cap, what would be wrong with that? lets just wait until we get some solid facts before we get our collective panties in a bunch. thats my two cents...

i just hope it'll not be another Hancrap

The fact is not that the the Ultimate Nick Fury character was just black, but he was modeled after Sam Jackson. It fits to have Sam Jackson play the role of himself. As far as Captain America being black...interesting twist, but Steve Rogers was white. Will Smith is one of my favorite actors, but to have him play a white superhero is a little far-fetched. Black Panther on-the-other-hand was a black superhero and was a part of The Avengers. That would be a great movie!

Hahah... Will Smith as Cap... Here's to still hoping for an Asian Superman!!!! Russell Wong could pull it off...

My reasoning against Will Smith as Captain America: I can't imagine 1950's USA citizens treating black people as second-class citizens, if their most famous WW2 hero had been black. Where would that leave real-life heroes like MLK Jr and Rosa Parks' actions? Unless he wore a full-body costume all the time while fighting the nazis, and nobody noticed he was black, or maybe they forgot about it after 10 years.

Will Smith can pull it off hands down. Matthew McConaughey fits the looks but Will Smith has the acting down pat. Plus a black super soldier fighting the Nazis and going up against red skull... I LOVE IT. They could even add in a twist where Red Skull tries to bring Cap to the Nazi side showing he isn't in it for the Nazi Ideals but for other things (occult etc etc). Lots of stuff to play with.

If they test it on black soldiers first that doesn't make them all Captain America. They were just experiments, that's it. So if they tested it on a monkey first, does that make the monkey the first Captain America? Even though the first serum was tested on a Black soldier, he is NOT Cap America, was he known as Captain America? No! So it's that simple, why are you guys even arguing about this?

In the comics Captain America was created as the poster boy for America to lift moral and help win the second world war. The super soldier formula was tested on black GI's but it failed. Steve Rogers was a week man with a strong desire to fight for his country. The formula worked and Cap was born. That's the story... period. Do you honestly think the 1940's American government would permit a black man to be the poster boy for their troops? The answer is sadly no. Therefore, if indeed Mr Smith plays Cap then it'd need to be set in modern times (which I don't like the idea of), rather like Iron Man in the recent movie (Iron Man was originally created by Tony Stark whilst injured in Vietnam in the 1963 comic). Personally I think Will Smith has all the qualities needed to play Captain America except one. He's black and if you're going to be loyal to the story America at that time would never allow a black hero for it's troops. Sorry.

Hey dammit, the Cap is a Honky not a brother!! Stop casting parts like that, you dont see Gary Busey cast as Re-Run or Duane or Mr. T or Muhamad Ali do ya!!!

I'd MUCH rather see Will Smith than Matthew 'shirts-off-all-the-time' Mcsnatchehey. Black, white? Who gives a heck anyways? Just make a damn good film, with a solid story, superior CGI and loads of Marvel lore!

Bruce willis as Cap. Will Smith as The Falcon.

@ Nuff Said, If that's your case then all you really want to do is start casting more minorities into roles just because you feel that we need to have more diverse actors in these kind of roles??? Sorry but that's a real dumb reason to just cast a black actor as Captain America. Looks like you're the one who's turning this into a racial issue. If you want more diverse super hero characters then you should create one yourself or write to the people at Marvel, DC, Image, etc. to start creating more ethnic characters. Yes, I do agree that there's an imbalance with diverse ethnic superheroes, but that's no reason to just cast a black actor into a character that's suppose to be white. Again, this isn't an issue of race here. I think you and other people who commented just made it that way. If the situation was reverse and Captain America was an African American character and they wanted to use Brad Pitt to play him, I'll feel the same way too... I wouldn't want them to cast a White actor to play the character just because Pitt is famous and can bring in money. This is strictly about staying as true as they can to the character (though we all know that Hollywood hardly ever does that). Especially with characters as well known as these. With any unknown character like Boomerang Man or so,... i could care less if they cast a Black, Asian, White, Brown actor to play that role.

If Blade was cast with say Keanu Reeves there would be uproar. Why? Because Blade is black and to cast a white actor would mean that it was no longer Blade. Nothing to do with race. It's like saying Superman will be played by Danny De Vito. He's a little short and portly for the role but hey we can't discriminate against all the short fat people out there and he'll bring something different to the role. It won't work because he wouldn't look like Superman.

Dont forget... Black lightning!

@Omega728 When you use an example such as test monkey imediately after talking about Black people you sound racially insensitive-Now you may be Black, White, Asian, Latino but nonetheless I found it somewhat of a poor choice for an example-maybe guinee pigs or rats- Just a heads sup..maybe im being to senstive-but still sincere- Now I agree to certain extent on keeping chracters true their origins-However, in light of Dark Knights success chracter/plot development and great acting is important and a must- African Americans were tested for the Captain America Serum, so there was always a possiblity of Captain America being Black-now could he have motivated troops-Thats a good storyline-very much current, very much relevant and something the protangnist would have to work through in order to save the day-I mean Redskull was a Red-cmon, skin color should not matter when you fighting german nazis-Nazis hated everybody damn near- Now I agree with Nuff Said Blacks are underminded in Comic roles and other roles in general but I love realism and of course, i want to remember the chracter on the big screen like i remember them in the comics- But this is 2008, lets a little bit open minded-if an actor can make you forget about skin color regarless of his/her skin color then thats great acting-if a hero can make you forgot about bigotry and racism reagardless of his skin color-Thats a Hero! Now Im just tried of bigots and racist in general and alot of the earlier comments were just that-no substance at all-those should just be deleted- I mean Captain Africa..cmon thats plain silly- Now I bet Will can make you forget about skin color-just like ben kingsley played mahama Ghandi

@Omega728 You don't have to defend your comment but acknowledge how it could have been percieve-I'm not trying to blow it up because if i did want to blow it would have been a bulk of post-but by me bringing this time, you can now think about what you write before you offend someone-and yes, those "little things" can been blown up-word of advise homie-maybe you don't care-but if you pride yourself on integerity and some sort of legitimacy as a writer or blogger then you may want to change your perspective-try to grow- but like i said i agree with you but my take was more leaning towards a different plot-and the ability for a great actor to make you forgot about skin color-thats my point- I like authenticity in my comics movies just like you but everynow and then I was a breakthough perfomance-if brad pitt could play Blade-geez, i would watch and be amaze and not care one bit-thats acting-

i was going to post and ask say that i'm waiting for someone to make a reference to skin color, but i see comment number 119 above the post box and it's already there. will smith is amazing in everything he does so i wouldn't mind seeing him as capt. america. as i'm not at all a fan of the comics, i could watch the movie and still enjoy.

I'm tired of movie rumors! I'll never entertain the idea being that 99.9% of them are not true.

this cracks me up, all these white people saying " I aint racist but.." Because you are afraid of saying that you dont agree with black men taking white roles. And I agree with you. It isnt right. You dont see one white man taking a black role, NOT ONE. you know why, because the black "community" would throw a fit and all the white people are scared of the threat of someone yelling racism. this world is so fukin stupid. well, I am white, and I disagree. Does that make me racist? No, my two best friends are black and hispanic. Remember people, OJ still walks the streets, nuff said.

I believe that we need to be open minded as consumers of film production. If someone is good for the role, then they should be allowed to play that role. Now I'm not saying you should cast a black man to play Hitler - the role defines the race of the man. But for the most part, the comics that are being brought to the silver screen these days are from stories written by white men, for white men. So there is going to be an overabundance of white characters. That doesn't mean that in today's world a black man should not be given the opportunity to play the character. A character in comics tends to have importance because he brings a certain dynamic or ability to the storyline. If the guy playing that character, can portray the characteristics needed to further the storyline, then he's the man for the job. We cannot remain so closed minded as to not see past the color of a character's original drawing. Who is the man behind the mask, that's what a comic is about. Having said all that - there are some AWESOME balck characters I'd looove to see on screen...Bishop anyone? Fuck he Rocks!! I.

You do all know he's not been cast right? Now calm the f@ck down.

like pulling strings

HA HA, sup Nugga my African brutha!! Yeah whitey go. You peeps gettin' played. The man did pull your strings..."NUFF SAID"!! What a cracka!!! HAHA. Like gittin slapped in the face aint it PLAYA!!

Well, let me say this: I prefer Will Smith over Matthew McConaughey, plain and simple. I like Will Smith. And the idea. *nod-nod* Besides, if he does end up getting the role, it'd be fun to watch if nothing else. xD

To #110... ARRRR you go!! I agree with this one, NUFF SAID is the one who be turning this into a racial issue, arrrrgh lets make him walk the plank!! I be a pirate!! and a good one I be at that!!! Aint many pirates around these days. And as a pirate ARRRRGH, Id like to say that I am offended at everything said by one NUFF SAID. You be calling people ignorant?? ARRRRGGG, you be the ignorant one matey!! ARRRRGGG!!!!

@Nuff Said ...um.... *whispers* could you send me a side email

I think Nuff Said argument is, Why wouldnt Will Smith be able to play him? If ya'll only argument is the color of his skin then fine-Ya'll reasons is only skin deep-but other then what other reasons do you have? Will is talented enough and honestly could pull the job off- and I would not mind Blade played by Brad pitt-that dude could make me forget about Blade being Black- Jus say i dnt want to see someone Black person playing a CA, regarless of his talent level as a actor-cause it wouldnt not be comic acurate-So in the end it is about Race-and it doesnt mean you racist but still, its about race- not talent-

@Smiffy1 You are freaken hilarious..... The real Nuff Said!!

@ 2cents You want me to give you something solid? You haven't even given me anything solid yourself besides the fact that you think Will Smith is a good actor. Yes he's a good actor but there are other actors out there who are just as good and they FIT the PROFILE of the character more. As mentioned earlier, Eckhart would be great for this role, yeah maybe he's not the big blockbuster star that Smith is but I've already said that the financial aspect of this is not what I'm concern about. Was RDJr a blockbuster star before he did Ironman? No he wasn't and look how much Ironman took in. If that's all that matters to you then they should just hire James Cameron, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, all the big name stars to make this movie..... Right??? You want my reasons, read all of my posts again... obviously you read but don't take in the information. I've listed and explained all of my replies. Here's your reasons: 1. Smith is a good actor, 2. he can bring in the money... wow that's all the reasons why you would cast someone into a role. If that's the case then he should start in every Summer Super hero movie from now on... maybe he would've been a better Tony Starks or a better Batman than Bale too right? Your reasoning is ridiculous, you're so stuck on just having a Black super hero, that's the only base for your argument and you're the one who's making this into a color of skin issue, you're the one who's looking at ever little thing and try to make it into a racial issue, you're the one with the racial problem. As I stated, my argument isn't about skin or race... it's about getting the right best actor to fit the character profile. If you can't understand that then I don't know how else to say it....

@ 2cent It's not being upset but it's pretty irritating when your asking me to repeat myself over and over.... I've already listed the reasons why I think Will Smith wouldn't make a good Cap A. Why are you asking me to repeat myself? If you wanted me to admit that it's because he's Black and not White.. I said that CLEARLY, read my post #103.... am I trying to dress it up? So again, read the posts before you comment.... so that people don't have to repeat themselves over and over again. Yes of course the skin color is consider, that's why I said in my opinion he has to fit the Profile. Do you know what a character profile is??? I don't care if he's black or not... if he doesn't fit the profile, he doesn't fit the profile.. what's so hard that you can't understand that concept? If they decided to cast Jack Black as C.A. I would say no too.. why? Because he doesn't fit the profile... so are you going to say that it's a weight issue now? If they want to go with Jack Nichelson and I said no, are you going to say that it's an age issue now? Come on, your ridiculous man. You have no point to your argument and you don't seem to understand what other people say, when it's typed out clearly! The topic for this post was "could Will Smith pull off Captain America??" and my answer was No. He can try to play the character but for me he will never be the character because he doesn't fit the original character's profile. So again, what's your point? You're the one who's going way off base and started considering how much money he could bring in and how much of a blockbuster star he is... what does that have to do with anything about him being able to play the character? I'm pretty sure he'll be able to make his usual action pack summer film if he was cast.. but that doesn't mean that he'll make a good Captain America... Why? because he doesn't fit the character's creation/history/profile... does that answer your question? He doesn't fit the character's profile. Actor's are turned down roles all the time because they don't fit the character's role, people are turned down from jobs everyday because they don't fit the job description... get it? If someone said that you don't fit the part because they were looking for an asian character and you're white, are you not going to understand why they turned you down? So if I was hiring for the C.A. movie... the same concept applies. You keep saying that this is a race issue, which it isn't... you choose to believe that it is. What it all comes down to is he doesn't fit the character's PROFILE. whether it's skin color, he's too fat, too skinny, too old, too young, whatever... he doesn't fit the PROFILE.

Ok so the profile in this case is Race...thats all im saying are you not understanding?

In the ultimate comics when they were sitting around saying who should play them and for wasp they said Lucy liu and get wasp is white in the regular marvel where in ultimate she's what Korean? In world war 2 they wouldn't have a black man as a poster boy for the war? Correct how you fix that in the recruiting posters have a white guy dressed as cap but when the boys are shipped the meet the real cap who is black. And will smith can be serious I mean the ending of Hancock and I am lengend again serious and at no point in my opinion never over the top. And they can mix Steve Rogers origin and Bradley's. I see him mixing very well in an avengers movie really more excited about that then the cap movie love to see him fight hulk. Stray from the comics? Joker no vat of chemicles. Hulk not out in desert testing machine and rescues Rick jone (who hasn't been in any of the movies). Spider man dating Gwen Stacy first (actually no adoptation of spidey follows that spec. Spidey cartoon sorta does.) spidey having organic webbing. The change of skin of cap is more interesting then luke cage or black panther because America stands for something different a melting pot and a black man as the symbol of America is more powerful then a white guy to people around the world it shows how diverse America is or wants to be. As a black Steve Rogers it be his argument that even tho he was expiremented on against his will (or whatever) that he fights for the ideal of America and that's why he fights in the war and they could dress him up enough that in promo pics you can't tell he's black. Its fun its different and frankly that's right up marvel's alley (Harry Osborn on crack (or whatever drug he was on) Karen page having aids black cat being raped (if you read Kevin smiths spidey BC team up book) iron man drinking problem so changing cap into a black guy well wouldn't be to surprising honestly I bet mark miller wish he thought of it while on the ultimates lol) In the ultimate comics when they were sitting around saying who should play them and for wasp they said Lucy liu and get wasp is white in the regular marvel where in ultimate she's what Korean? In world war 2 they wouldn't have a black man as a poster boy for the war? Correct how you fix that in the recruiting posters have a white guy dressed as cap but when the boys are shipped the meet the real cap who is black. And will smith can be serious I mean the ending of Hancock and I am lengend again serious and at no point in my opinion never over the top. And they can mix Steve Rogers origin and Bradley's. I see him mixing very well in an avengers movie really more excited about that then the cap movie love to see him fight hulk. Stray from the comics? Joker no vat of chemicles. Hulk not out in desert testing machine and rescues Rick jone (who hasn't been in any of the movies). Spider man dating Gwen Stacy first (actually no adoptation of spidey follows that spec. Spidey cartoon sorta does.) spidey having organic webbing. The change of skin of cap is more interesting then luke cage or black panther because America stands for something different a melting pot and a black man as the symbol of America is more powerful then a white guy to people around the world it shows how diverse America is or wants to be. As a black Steve Rogers it be his argument that even tho he was expiremented on against his will (or whatever) that he fights for the ideal of America and that's why he fights in the war and they could dress him up enough that in recruiting pics you can't tell he's black. Besides marvel tends to do contravresy Harry Osborn drug od. Black cat rape victim. DD's girlfriend Karen page had aids Tony start alcholic a black cap is straight up their alley. And the reason thor iron man giant man and wasp follow cap is out of respect for his past deeds as a soldier and the bravery and courge he displays every time they go into battle together and his leadership abilities. So yeah I see will smith as cap.

So casting a black actor to play Cap A. automatically makes that an original idea... WOW!!! How original... Why didn't anybody come up with an idea like that before? Sorry, but just because you want a black actor represented more in movies and you think that it'll be cool if Will Smith plays the part, doesn't mean he's right for the part. That's what you call original and creative? Please.... This topic is about a Black C.A., but if the topic was Adrian Brody as C.A., I will still be making the same statement, instead of the color of skin.. it would be because he's not built for the role, does that mean that I'm against skinny actors? No it doesn't. If by me not agreeing to this means that I'm not open minded and creative enough then I guess I'm not. I guess you would be ok with anybody playing the role, because you would be open minded to anyone. If what you say is true then that means that you've never disagree with a casting choice before... right? If you've made an opinion about a girl not being pretty enough for the role or he's not tall enough, or he's too young, then that's you not being open minded right? Because why should we judge an actor/actress base on their physical appearance, that they're not pretty enough, tall enough, old enough. Seems like that's your way of casting for movies..... in that case then I really hope that you're not the casting director! I didn't name anybody who could play the part? Like I said, read the postings before you comment. You said that, and I quote "YOU cannot see any blackman in the role." Obviously, you can't comprehend what I've said, so it is pointless to talk to someone who reads something and it automatically goes out his ass. Take the time to read and try to understand and remember what you read before you make stupid comments like this..... Read and understand what is written.... try it sometime.

Well Even if Captain America is white Will Smith Is A good enough actor that he could be captain america but during worl war 2 black people weren't really aloud to do much im not racist but thats how its was so not only would that be against the way the comic books were thats like trying to rewrite history so i just think it would be a little bit weird. i am very torn bout this cause i like will smith so much as an actor i really want him to get this role but it would just be weird you know what i'm talking bout its just a lil bit different but i would see it no matter if it was matthew whatever his last name is or will smith Tanner

always gotta have both sides of the argument going because there are pros and cons bout him playing the role i think that in the comic book world alot of fans would be angry bout it because of when Captain Americas origin is like i sad WWII was when black people just started getting wrights not saying black people can't be american heroes but back then a black man bieng called captain america in a time when racism was still there and barley dying out not very smart i mean has no one seen pearl harbor when cuba gooding junior gets on the gun its like a big deal cause he was black im not racist have many black friends just saying very controversial call i though would like to see will smith play captain america cause he is so bad ass it wouldn't matter what color his skin is Tanner

look what this turned into

Just for fun - 2 points. 1 - Between Matthew McConaughy and Will Smith - I like Will Smith better; I enjoy watching him more. There are many choices - I like the idea of going with someone unkonwn frankly. And I think Cappy is a weee bit bigger than both of those guys. 2 - If color of his skin is the ONLY issue - meaning he 'fits' the profile in every other way - why not just make him white? I mean if you NEED the dude to be white - hell make him white. Tropic Thunder just did a white guy playing a black guy.

@ Nuff Said and just to point out, you tell me that I need to be open minded... but when RDJ was cast as Iron Man you were against that idea.....hmmmmmm.... doesn't that mean that you WEREN'T being open minded? Or were you as you say, psychic and predicted that he was perfect for the role? And you're sitting here lecturing me....hahahahha... that's funny. If just casting a black actor into a white role is creativity to you... then you should get that idea patent and start making money casting every black actor into a white role from now on, cause Hollywood is low on creativity right now.

No one is making race a issue but the topic is race-Are you having trouble seeing that? I didnt even call you racist, i said it several times but you still bring it up- I think your last post made the most sense-but i'm trying to remind in this case physical appearance is color-If will smith was white could he play the part? What else is there beside his color? Thats what I am asking you?

Would someone who's involved in casting please shed some light on this argument...I don't think anyone who isn't in the business of choosing a cast will be able to give an informed explanation involving the strategy the studio's using here. Even if this is just a rumor I'd like to find out the pros and cons of selecting someone of a different race to play a contrasting role in any film and not just this one. So will someone who works in casting please chime in with something that doesn't begin with "I'm not a racist but..."

first off, will smith isn't a "great actor," or even a good one. he's the same exact guy in every movie he's in. that means he SUCKS as an actor. the guy has ZERO range, and would have ZERO believability as captain america. and it absolutely IS a race issue. it's a stupid double standard-- what would happen if some studio remade Shaft and cast owen wilson in the lead role? how about making a movie about jimi hendrix and casting brad pitt? the "civil rights" crowd (i.e. america's loud-mouthed black racists) would have a screaming fit, threaten boycotts, "demand" apologies, etc. will smith's whole schtick is to be "the black guy who plays white guy roles," and i, for one, am sick of it. the guy isn't even a decent actor-- he's a one-trick pony with ONE character that he just recycles over and over and over ad nauseum (if those roles have to go to a black guy, at least give them to one who can actually act, like denzel washington or don cheadle). and where's the actor who gets to be "the white guy who plays black guy roles"...? is there one? what would happen if there were? and as for all the retards on here crying about slavery and blah blah blah... no american black person currently alive was ever a slave. no american white person currently alive ever owned a slave. so it's a dead issue, done, OVER. put it to bed. as far as its "lingering effects," like poverty, lack of education, etc-- cry me a river already. every other ethnic group that came to america started with nothing and most were completely out of their cultural and linguistic element (whereas black former slaves already spoke the language and were familiar with american culture); yet the jews, the irish, the chinese, the germans, all of them were able to succeed, each generation doing a little better, until they became established and contributing parts of the american population. why can't blacks do that? some do (read about my hero, frederick douglass-- he was born a slave, bought his own freedom, and became a world-famous author, lecturer, statesman, and leader), and that proves it can be done. so why do so many blacks still choose to whine and cry about slavery over 140 years after it ended, instead of just going out and getting an education and a job? those who apply themselves tend to do just as well as members of any other race or ethnic group-- i have one black friend who got a degree and became a high school teacher, another who worked his way up in his profession and ended up starting his own successful business, and another who started out dirt poor, never went to college, but who worked his tail off until he got himself a good union job with great pay and benefits, and now he and his family are set. black people who make an honest effort succeed. why don't the rest do that?? what's their problem??? i realize this will probably never be read, since this thread has over 160 comments already, but man-- it's really depressing to see how stupid most of you are, and sometimes a person just has to vent...

I reckon Cap should be played by either Gary Coleman from Different Strokes or Kathy Bates.

Im feeling Devils post and Omega, your right on point Darkeys should not play white roles, plain and simple..they just can't be us...we are supreme of the supreme..if its made for a white person it should stay as a white person...none of that intergrating roles between racist that causes for abominations and weirdness...

Okay Bt we are arguing a point that was never a chance so this has become pointless Will Smith is not gonna play the part its not coming out till 2011 so they have lots of time

@ Redskull You should stay in special ed. It's sad that its 2008 and race is still an issue. I guess being of mixed race it's easier to look at things differently.

Funny you say Jesus can't be played by a black man when he was never a white man either.

If Will Smith is Cap, I will never see a marvel movie ever again. I am a marvel fanatic. If they don't portray him the right way, marvel can kiss my balls.

@171-- all three of the black friends i mentioned would agree 100% with everything i posted. it's something i've discussed many times with them, and we're all on the same page. that's one of the reasons that we're FRIENDS-- we agree on things. can you grasp that, or is too complicated a concept for you? and do yourself a favor and learn how to read-- when did i "mock and dismiss" slavery? back in the 19th century, when it ACTUALLY EXISTED, it was an awful and unjust thing, and one of the reasons douglass is a personal hero of mine is that he bravely fought against it. but he wouldn't have been able to do that if he hadn't bought his own freedom and taught himself to read and write (with no help) so that he could tell his story and make a name for himself. if he had instead chosen to act like most modern blacks and whine and cry and moan and blame everyone else for his fate, he would have died a slave and we wouldn't be talking about him now. he didn't play the blame game, because he knew that once you start focusing on who you can blame for your problems, you will NEVER take responsibility yourself for fixing them. and if YOU don't take responsibility, they'll never get fixed. what i "mocked and dismissed" (and you would know this if you would emulate frederick douglass and learn to read) is not slavery or its actual victims (ALL of whom are now long dead), but the lazy whining modern "civil rights leaders" who continue to wave it around like a big fat "we don't have to get jobs" banner. those three friends i mentioned-- they never talk about slavery. they don't care about it. it was over 140 yrs ago, it doesn't affect them, it's over and done with. they know that, and that's why they're all successful at what they've chosen to do. my point is, people need to shut up with the whining and take responsibility for themselves NOW, in the PRESENT. the fact that blacks were slaves almost a century and a half ago is no longer a valid excuse for them to be at the bottom of the social, economic, educational, and health ladders. there is obviously some OTHER reason that so many blacks are unwilling to pull themselves up out of poverty, crime, drug addiction, familial dysfunction, and all the rest of the garbage that plagues them (and by extension, america). what is that reason? and note that i said "unwilling," and not "unable." is it a cultural issue?? why is it that whenever the subject is broached, idiots come out of the woodwork screaming "leave black people alone, you racist! don't you know they were slaves??!?" is there some rational reason why the slavery smokescreen keeps getting blown in our faces when we try to discuss this? could it be that some people don't WANT to talk about it?? could it be that there are some people who like things exactly the way they are? who might those people be? do you think it's the blacks living in squalor? or do you think it's the al sharptons and the jesse jacksons, whose bread is buttered by prolonging this "civil rights" nonsense?? the democrats are running a black guy for president this year, for crap's sake. so don't try to tell me america hasn't reached a post-racist point in its history, because it HAS. if some black people are still whining about slavery, then it's because they're looking for special treatment, either because they don't want to work or they're trying to score an unfair advantage in the workplace and/or educational arena. they're trying to maintain a double-standard-- the same one that lets a crummy no-talent actor like will smith play roles that were created for/established by white actors (captain america has been drawn with blonde hair and blue eyes for his entire existence, almost seven decades), whereas i think we can agree that a traditionally black character like shaft being played by a white actor would have sharpton screaming for blood. also, if you want to talk about being "priviledged [sic]" then you better be talking about someone else, you little child. i grew up white trash with nothing, living in trailers, taking showers on the front porch with a 10 gallon bucket because we didn't have running water. i applied myself, set goals, worked my way through college delivering pizza, graduated with honors, and made something for myself. and that was WITHOUT affirmative action and white guilt on my side. if i could do it, then black people, with quotas and special "black only" scholarships helping them, can definitely do it too. and i hope they do. i happen to know that poverty sucks, and i'd like to see black america escape it. but they never will as long as they keep focusing on ancient history and using it as an excuse, instead of focusing on the present. there's nothing anyone can do about slavery. it happened, it's over with. wasting energy on it now serves no purpose whatsoever. black "leaders" like sharpton and jackson could take all the time and effort and money they waste with their ridiculous "reparations" nonsense and direct it at some real, current problems. but they won't. they don't want things to change, because then they'd actually have to address the problems with black culture (like the glorification of crime and violence, the lack of importance placed on education, etc), and that's the last thing they want to do. after all, it's a lot easier to just scream "we were slaves!!!" every few months and then collect the resulting donations.

Devil- Honestly, You make a good Point-but there are much more social inssue involve-Slavery did place Black into a system that has affected the Black mindstate-Then you have Jim crow that preceded that -Really, take african America studies course...read up, cause honestly all your speaking is Douglas but there still much more work after that-there still alot of hierarchly systems that have been place in society that prevent Black from Excelling-In the plessy vs ferguson case-Seperate but Equal, a little girl pick up a white doll instead of a black becuase society suggested to her that the white doll features were better-like don't you realize things are more deep rooted-its not always the pull your brichets up and keep trecking-Your Black friends sound like Uncle Toms to be honest-like Black Replublicans-you think i care about their opinions-they make up a fractions of the populations-I dnt know about their upbringings-Yes, you right in some cases you need to suck it up..Agree, but in most cases its not that clear cut-this conversation can go in many directions but it won't change your mind-Look at what slavery or precolonialism has done to so many countries-What about the native American population-Africans have never gotten retributions like Jews, Native Americans, or the Japanese-pick up a book or go to school and take a social studies-you sound misguided and ignorant and yes, closeminded-im sorry Omega- Personally, I'm just arguing with you for arguments sake-I agree with you and yes, if demi moore was to play CA, I would call you sexist and probably call myself a sexist-for arguments sake-However, I am not calling you a Racist thats a strong sentiment but your ideology seems to bring out some-You stay CA should stay White that fine but you mention you would see it, if Will was in it-it would make you feel wierd-thats fine and I agree-your not a racist quit bringing up like we're calling you one-makes you sound guilty or something...jeeeeez

@Devil When you write things like "retards on here crying about slavery and blah blah blah" and "like poverty, lack of education, etc– cry me a river already" their is a sense of mockery and ridicule to these statements. If you dont see that its fine like I said its your priveledge. You may not need to consider slavery's lingering effects on society, thats your priviledge. Your shear dismissal of it shows how you stand on the subject. Unfortunately for Blacks and minorities alike must consider things like Slavery, racism, classism into their daily lives because whether or not you recognize its lingering affects they deal with it daily. However, that is not to say that we all shouldnt strive and work hard for the things in our lives such as your "black friends" have. Now the fact that you asked certain questions in your comment like "is there some rational reason why the slavery smokescreen keeps getting blown in our faces when we try to discuss this? "and "there is obviously some OTHER reason that so many blacks are unwilling to pull themselves up out of poverty, crime, drug addiction, familial dysfunction, and all the rest of the garbage that plagues them (and by extension, america)." Indicates to me that you are obviously someone that realizes that blacks and minorites and by extension America suffer from some deep rooted societal problems. Those problems run deep my brother they are not smokescreens nor are they easily fixed. Now, it is very admirable that you claim to have grown up "white trash" and you were able to transcend your existence. However, I say it your priveledge because what you dont realize is that if you were black with the upbringing you are claiming that per capita you would be six times more likely to be incarcirated then your white counterpart. Think about that for a second..... I beileve that this issue is more than just " Blacks unwilling to pull themselves up out of poverty, crime, drug addiction, familial dysfunction"?. I beileve that the issue is on a societal level that will take generations from now to officially be able "put to bed". I am inept to be able to answer the question on how we could get passed all of this. The answer is better suited for a global leader or a civil rights leader, which I am neither, I am a soldier. And what do you think happens to most of those people (all races) that are incarcerated in prisons around the country( In 2007 approx 2.7 Million people)? Working to manufacture goods for cents on the hour. Does that not sound like modern day slave labor trade to you? Not to mention the fact they have to worry about things like corruption, being gang raped. HIV etc. etc. READ this words carefully so that they are not misperceived. I too agreee that a change will not happen unless a focus is shifted from the lingering effects of slavery. I truthfully beileve that if you do walk around everyday with that slave mindset that you will never achieve more then those in power will let you. But, thats not too say that slavery can just be forgotten about. You can forgive however you should not forget. You seem like an intelligent person so I am not going to belittle you as did me (the child comment), but Sir sometimes when Blacks talk about slavery and its lingering effects its not always being used as a smokescreen. Notice i said sometimes and the fact that you have friends that agree with you 100% and that you often agree on things that is why you are friends is not too difficult to comprehend, this is often the case in groupthink. Remember that "honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress" Appreciate your comments..... One last comment to Omega pain in my ass 728, 2cents and I did not make this topic about race. The conversation topic specifically asked "is America ready for a Black Captain America"?. How, in your mind does this translate into us MAKING this topic about race? please, please tell me that? And we never said that Will Smith or a Black actor HAS to play Captain America, we simply were asking Why not?, can you not see the difference?

@Ivan A. Arcaya,Sr I truly appreciate you insight into cubano/Black American issues particularly in your neck of the woods. Its true that one of the most destructive parts of racism in this country is when we minorities tear down eachother. Reverse racism is some stances is worst because we are all part of the one big group of minorities. Yes, sure we all have our different backgrounds cultures respectively. And that should not be forgotten, but the reality is we do not have the power structure in our society is off balance just look COC in the Marine Corps look or better yet the Chairman/Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (VJCS) First and 2nd highest in command of the Armed Foces for the past 40 or 50 years and tell me how many people of color you see...... Now, just so I am not confused I understand the idealogy and the concept of "their is no color in the foxhole". The reality is brother that when your back in the world these inbalances need to be discussed. I am sorry to hear about your friend that passed condolences offered. We do not achieve by bringing eachother down. Injustices are everywhere and they need to be addressed. Once again take care of yourself bro.

@ Nuff 1) You don't even remember what you wrote? Exactly my point, you talk out of your Ass man. Let me refresh your mind. All I did was made the comment of comparing physical attributes when casting an actor. That I would pick an actor base on their physical profile to match the character role, whether it's that they're too skinny or because of the color of their skin. If they don't fit the profile, then they don't fit the profile. Now we both agree that a person's built and the color of a person's skin is part of their physical profile, right? Do you agree or not? Here's what you had to say about it: "People haven't been lynched for being skinny!" Now if that's not pertaining to a Racial remark (Black issue) then you tell me what that's suppose to mean. 2) This question wasn't "is America ready for a Black Captain America"? The question that was asked was strictly "So what do you think - could Will Smith pull off Captain America?? Your question Why not? I've answered that numerous times... but you're the one who couldn't accept my opinion unless I was converted into thinking like you. @ 2cent Yeah, you're not calling anyone racist, but as devil mentioned.... what you were trying to do is use that "Black" issue as an arguing point. WHEN "Black" wasn't even the issue to start out with... and as we both see that didn't take us anywhere did it? Now you say that you wanted to argue just for argument sake... then that's just you being stupid.... isn't it?

No Omega it's not called being stupid its called debating-You picked a position I picked a postion-We debated on it-Sometimes we may even agree but for the sake of the Debate I still have to disagree-

@Omega728 1) I do agree that the color of a persons skin is PART of the actor profile. But unlike a persons build, eye color, hair color, even height sometimes (camera angles). I mentioned a person has not been lynched because of their weight to ephasis the great difference in these two aspects of "profile" only. 2)yes the question was posed "So what do you think - could Will Smith pull off Captain America"?? But also the inside that paragraph the comment "I hate to bring this up, BUT I THINK IT WILL BE THE MOST POIGNANT AREA OF DISCUSSION: a black Captain America". This comment along with the entire intro are all part of the discussion topic wouldnt you agree? Also, i have not asked you all day to explain your reasoning. My initial post on the board was not directed towards anyone particular, your the one who called me out refresh that sh&t! It appears to me that you simply cannot handle the discussion topic and the intrusion of race in this topic. You want to make it about everything else except for race. And as far as i stand that is what the discussion intro and the topic was asking. If you cant handle the subject just get the F&*k out of the kitchen really, let grown folks talk o.k.

I will make this simple for you. Impasse = where you and I are in regards to this debate. (Because we cannot even agree on whether the topic of conversation is about race/skin color/profile etc.) talking to you = Waist of my time Here is a friendly bet though. If Will Smith plays CA it will be the top grossing movie in its genre of all time!!!!!!! ( I know, I know its not about the money with you, there is no need to say it) See you at the movies...

Oh what about John Goodman as Cap and Tom Arnold as Bucky?!

They should redo STEEL because it sucked bad with Shaq! Will Smith should be Steel not Cap!

He is such a good actor but the Black Captin America wasnt around for a while only for like 20 issues but if any one is to play Captin America I would've like to see Aaron Ekhart playing him or Smith Jerrod or Josh Dumell or Keifer Sutherland

yea, Um Nuff Said I don't know about that one-The only other movie that could possibly beat TDK is Batman 3-As far as comic turned to movies then I could see it being third after the tdk, Batman 3..maybe..

I love that they didn't edit this article at all to show the fact that this rumor was complete and total crap. and The Avatar, I wrote an Article about Isiah Bradley, that got published in a few papers. His character is rather new and came AFTER Rogers.

man wat a mess jeeeezzz ive read every post sooo far .... if they put will smith as the Isaiah Bradley CA thats fine Aaron Eckhart is a good idea but he must bulk up haha i am conservative but i empathize with the black communtiy the situation is not good at all, but this predicament is not anyones fault in particular Bill Cosby is right in my opinion. i do not agree with sharpton or jesse all they wanna do is blame others and create strife. In my opinion(cosidering im not black this may not be the right 1 soo plz correct me if u want) the root of the problem starts in the families many young african americans do not have good father figures if fathers at all and moms working full time this leaves them with no real role models to teach the the right path. if u take it 1 step at a time u can do anything. start wit the family then work up from there family is the most important

I am not racist. I am French and Spanish. My mom is Latina. My father is Caucasian. BUT I was surprised when Will Smith got the lead in WILD WILD WEST and I was put off when Michael Clarke Duncan played The Kingpin in DAREDEVIL. And you can see how Will Smith playing Captain America almost goes hand in hand with a black Presidential hopeful. Right? Just saying is all...

i agree with most of this 2cent, but i dont think Obama has the answers although i dont particularly like mccain either Obama has done nothing to qualify him as a candidite, i cant name 1 single thing. no legislation written and voted present 130 times(in other words he couldnt make up his mind soo he just decided to let everyone know he was there)

To make a point of "it doesn't matter if he's black or white" Don't forget Ripley in Alien was written as a MALE character, with a FEMALE being cast in the role.

Boy, there are a lot of nut, idiots on this blog, sorry but true!! Will is a man and a great actor, he'd play the part exceptionally, who CARES what color he is??? WHY in this world does "color" always have to come up first? A bunch of racists. When I first read this, I couldn't understand why there would be a problem...still don't, and I'm WHITE. Fools.

Jaye's just an Oreo Cookie!!! LOL!

Just chew on this, though. In 1979,Nicholas Hammond was chosen to play Captain America in the short lived TV Show. Nobody said "Hey let's get John Amos to play Cap!" Amos was the dad on GOOD TIMES for those of you who didn't know that. Back then a balck man stepping in for a white man was just unheard of. The world has really,really changed in 30 years. Has it not? Think on that.

i thought will smith was going to play Magneto in X-Men Origins: Magneto?

I am so sick of you liberals. Captain America was an inspiration to many of the soldiers in WW2. It is an insult to them to make Captain America Black. In the comic books ; Captain America was and is White. His replacement is Bucky Rodger alias The Winter Soldier is White. If you want Will Smith To play Steve Rodger's Best Friend , The Falcon who is Black fine. The Obama Cult is more in love with the man's ethnicity then they are with his experience to be president. Besides he isn't black; he is biracial just as I am of two ethnic groups Black Cuban Father and White Puerto Rican Mother. I consider myself American even though my color is similar to Obamas.My men don't consider me their black Captain just their Captain. If you liberals want to apologize for what happened to African Americans during slavery; please don't start by changing the race of Captain America. I don't care about the Army , navy , Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves or National Guard. However; we in the Marines are Marines. We are not Black Marines, Asian Marines, White Marines, Latino Marines, etc. Every man in my company agrees that we want a White Steve Rogers/Captain America in The Movie as much as we want him in the comics.

but being real...the first captain america WAS a black men. They used the serum on a black man before they used it on Steve Rogers, the captain america we all know.

Will Smith is a kick-ass actor, so he will portray perfectly the CA role. Last night we were talking with my wife about Hancock, and the fact that it looks like a movie written for a white Hancock. Moreover, Theron says that "they were built in pairs" so they should be both white. Will did a terrific job like always and I believe he will be doing it again as a CA.

I love Will Smith. He's a good actor. Loves his wife and kids. I understand he is generous in real life. As a moviegoer,I think Smith should play STEEL,the black Superman OR Luke CAGE for that matter. As an aspiring screenwriter,I would love to see Smith as a black Serpico who battles corruption in the mid 70's. In closing,I think Aaron Eckhart is The Number One Choice to play Cap. Hell,he looks like Robert Redford and he's even got a cleft chin like Kirk Douglas. He's tailor-made for the part!

"Experience" is what Washington already has plenty of. Its new ideas, concepts and a different approach to foreign policy thats lacking.....

that's outrageous I hated when they casted Kingpin as the guy from Green Mile Kingpin was a fat white dude Hollywood doesn't care about getting any comics right they only care about milking people who will see it cause of it's name

Lou Gossett Jr or Scatman Cothers as Cap? Anyone, anyone?

@The Real Alex I agree. And your not a racist for stating a fact; Captain America was/is White. Period. Nevermind the fact that Will Smith is--in my opinion--a horrible actor.

If he were to play the truly original, Tuskegee Experiment-esque Captain America Isaiah Bradley, that would make sense. But as a black Steve Rogers, it makes no sense at all. Let's not forget that Captain America was born of a 1942 experiment to fight the Axis. 1942!! People weren't exactly into civil rights back then, so to have a black Cap, as cool as it may seem, up against the Red Skull and Hitler, courtesy of a still very racist America, doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Just look at what the Tuskegee Airmen (there's that word again!!!) had to endure from the country they fought for. (Watch the film Silver Wings & Civil Rights. It's a great little indie doc. Plus, I worked on it. LOL) Even what happened to Isaiah Bradley ended shamefully. To have any other Cap come from any other origin (Viet Nam or the Gulf War, which they could easily do, sad to say) would be a huge disservice to the mythos that is Captain America, a man who was a patriot when being a patriot was more than just a word used to shame good Americans for not agreeing with a certain Party's misbegotten ideals. I appreciate the sentiments of having a black Cap on the silver screen, but no, let's just keep Director Nick Fury ebony (Sam Jackson is going to be A-Mazing) and Captain America ivory. Without that perfect harmony, we might have to endure Bow Wow as Bucky. And please let's keep Steve Rogers in his late-20's, thank you very much. Now, let's talk about a Luke Cage, War Machine, or Black Panther film. And I'm sorry, but Will Smith was horrible in I Am Legend. Though, I loved him in Hancock, so what do I know?

I can think of at least five other roles for Will Smith. 1.Black Adam 2.Luke Cage 3.Cyborg 4.The Martian Manhunter 5.STEEL. Oh, and for those of you who say Will Smith is a horrible actor. Um, Will was nominated for both ALI and THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS. And those tears in I AM LEGEND sure looked real to me. So if you think Will cannnot act, you can bite my ass. You want to talk overrated actors? Let's talk about that faggot Leonardo DeCrappio. That guy cannot act for SHIT! Word!

The best comic film adaptions have been the ones that adhered closely to the comic book characters. Every single time they stray from that, they fail. When will Hollywood learn?

Seriously nothing against will smith... he's a great actor, but captain america was white, and in the 40s there were no black superheros... that didn't happen until '66... and not to the avengers until '68 I would love to see will smith play the black panther, and think he would add a lot to a character that is often overlooked in comics, but is a very important character to have, but not to captain america... Only because captain america has a history that dates back to the 40s and through thick and thin, has been an icon to many, to alter that icon causes a loss of who that person is. Captain america is a war hero, a character that got a lot of people through some serious times, not something to take lightly and 'update' for current times.... Leave captain america alone. build on it, don't change it... who are you to change over 60 years of comic history?

Sounds as ridiculous as Tom cruise playing the last samurai!!

I was hoping it would be Brad Pitt or Matt Damon...

haha thanx tony, i try my best

What do you think about Daniel Craig as Cap?

It's funny to watch people argue over why Will Smith would be bad for this role. Because he's black? Please. If that bothers you then you A) need to take a good look at what you look for in an actor and B) then you obviously aren't as attached to the Captain America character as you make out. Will Smith is a bad actor? I'm sorry but saying that automatically makes you opinion on who is and isn't a good actor invalid. Aaron Eckhart isn't going to happen either. He's just been in a DC movie, use your brains. Will Smith would actually be perfect for the roll. He's proven he can play a serious dramatic roll and has the physique to play Captain America. Lastly the film will not be set in WWII America. Just like every other superhero movie that's come out since, oh I don't know, the 21st century. It will be set in modern day America and the plot will be adapted as such. Anyone notice that Ironman wasn't set during the Cold War? Or that Gotham City isn't really the dark, gothic themed city anymore?

ok im a black man and i think will smith would be great as captain america (c.a.) because i dont think his skin color is a problem where all human you know what im saying there right will smith is a great actor and i think that he could pull it off easy as hell. but if they dont use will smith i think daniel craig would be another perfect c.a.

This is interesting. Of course something like this is going to set off race issues even as a black man gets ever so closer to The White House! Now, I can see why the studios would want Smith. HANCOCK was no DARK KNIGHT but it still was a hit for the past summer. Smith=Box Office. It don't matter to Sony or whoever that he is black. I think Brad Pitt would be perfect for the role of Captain America but let's not forget that they spent a lot of money on TROY and it went bust! So the studios aren't too keen on Pitt right now. Right? Plus,Pitt is playing a goofball in BURN AFTER READING. Now,someone said Matt Damon. He might be right. And he was in all those OCEAN 11 movies and they were all successful. So, I see either Will Smith or Matt Damon getting the part.

I am not really enthusiastic about Will playing C.A. for two reasons. One is, of course, race. Now, I am not racist, and I think that Will is an incredible actor. But, if we make Cap. black, then the entire tone of the movie would change. This issuse would percipitate through the entire film, and maybe even ruinning it. The second reason that I am not enthusiactic about him his the fact he is so famous. If we were to look at Iron Man or The Incredible Hulk, or even Wolverine or Spider-man, these were all people who were not curently the hottest comodity in Hollywood (Mcguire and Jackman were virtually unkown, Norton was more of an indie guy, and Downey was considered a has-been). If we put Will Smith in as Cap, then in the Avengers movie, he could overshadow everyone. I think that Marvel should go the route of the earlier films, or like Nolan's Batman. I like Smith, but I am not sure if picking him as Cap. would be wise.

Who cares about color? Will Smith is an amazing actor and I`d love to see him portray Cap. It actually makes me even more excited to see this movie. Seeing all the new versions and ways to view some of our classic and best heroes is what's great about watching each generation's style.

Again for anyone to think that Will Smith can play Steve Rogers it shows they never ever ever read a Captain America or Avengers comic book its just absurd.. This dude should play cap http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w248/norrinradd85/lewis-jason-photo-xl-jason-lewis-62.jpg This is right out of the origin issue of CAP http://www.mattresspolice.com/images/cap_origin.gif I dont believe for a SECOND that Marvel would even consider this idea, its more stupid rumors then anything else.. Why not cast Will Smith as the Falcon?

If Marvel goes along with Will Smith being Captain America it will be a major screw up! No offense to Will, but I want to see the right white guy for the role. This is coming from a black man who grew up with the character. And I am begging you to stick to the comic book please! I've got to admit I didn't like Nick Fury being black but oh well. How many folks know about Nick? Every body and their mother knows that Captain America is white. Remember they gave Jessica Alba the role of Sue Storm and that didn't work. Stick to the comic book Please! There is the Falcon and the Black Panther for will to play. This is no time for stupid ass hollywood experiments with bad casting. It's all about a good story and consistency. That is what worked for Iron Man.

Hey, What about a latin Captain?, hahaha. Could it be Marc Anthony. lol

Eiuu, if it is a latin Cap. then he'd be call Captian SOUTH America. Lol!

Maybe Pitt will play Thor. GOD knows Pitt needs a hit! I actually prefer DC to Marvel BTW. Both in comics and movies. And if they do Thor let's pray that it's better than that GOD awful shit they gave us on TV when he came out with Bill Bixby as The Hulk. That shit was just gay! DC is kicking ass because let's face it Marvel sucks. They fucked up Punisher. Twice. They made The X-Men gay and lame ass. They don't know what to do with Dr. Doom. And they blew it with Ghost Rider. Nicolas Cage??? Cut me a fucking break! Well at least they are talking to Jason Statham about a Daredevil redo! But at 522 Million The Dark Knight is The Box Office Champion. Hail to the Bat. RIP Heath.

Uh, Robert Downey Jr. was playing a white actor who undergoes a skin opeartion to TURN HIS SKIN BLACK! It's called a comic device, you ignorant counter-racist! Pull your head out of your ass!!!

People need to use common sense and realize that the storyline of this movie (should Will Smith play the role) will feature cross elements of both the more recent Isaiah Bradley revision and the original Steve Rogers version. And no, I'm not blind. I'm aware that Will Smith possibly being cast is partially a gimmick. But at the same time, I'm aware that the writing would reflect the similarities in both the classic story and the acclaimed retelling of the universe in which Isaiah was experimented prior to Steve Rogers. Review movies like X-Men, Spider-Man, and the Batman series; all of which drastically changed either storylines, character's attitudes or even the look of certain iconic characters! The Captain America film would only be ruined if the storyline fails to acknowledge elements from every fan-admired version of Cap's origins - Think Venom in Spider-Man 3: Eddie Brock (Topher Grace) was skinnier (like in Marvel's Ultimate version); His full name contained the "Jr." suffix (Ultimate); The symbiote came to Earth directly from space (Similar to the 90s cartoon version); The Venom costume was more reminiscent of the initial comics' version. (Amazing Spider-Man) Marvel is known for taking elements from various versions of characters to create a condensed movie revision of the original story. I'm convinced they would yet again take the same route should Will Smith portray Cap'.

Hey yeah what happened to Slash anyway??? Haven't seen him post in awhile.

Semper Fi Ivan. GOD watch you and keep you. Brad Pitt should play Captain America. Will Smith should do a badly needed redux of the GOD awful STEEL with that lame ass Shaquile O Neal! Will could produce it and star in it. I know a couple of guys who could write a halfway decent script too!

for the dude who said d.c. is kickin ass u must be blind cuz the only good movies out of d.c. were the last two batman movies

Everyone forgets that nobody gives a shit about Captain America!

Its a movie, its entertainment and I could care less who plays C.A as long as the script is good, the actor is good, the action is good and its worth the ticket price because i'm still pissed about the RoboCop 1 & 2 movies, the Starship Troopers movie and those dumb Super Man III and IV movies. Somebody owes me alot of money!!!

Hey Sam The Dark Knight has destroyed every movie in its path! It's number two behind TITANIC! So who's blind here???

I could have sworn Randy Couture was the REAL captain america....he likes acting so itd be a good role for him.

Here,here Jason. Well put!

I think Will realizes this. That's why he turned down the role. Besides,he can do without all the racism and politics attached to taking on this project. Maybe that's why he's passing. Perhaps The Power Man Luke Cage would be more to this liking. Jamie Fox turned that one down,so Big Willy just might step up!

Has anyone taken into consideration that Will might be up for the Falcon? Because someone says he was offered a spot in a movite doesn't mean it's the lead spot.

Some said "Ask Stan Lee what he thinks" - and I think Stan Lee would say that the heart and soul of Capitan America is what matters, not the colour of his birthday suit.

The first super soldier were black men, hence why the had the comic book called truth. the story that went into details concerning, the first super soldiers long before Steve Rogers, Luke Cage and Logan. Halle Berry portrayed an African woman i.e. Kenyan, although she is of African-European origin. If Will Smith is going to be Captain America, he should be the first as in the Marvel Universe. The series takes the Tuskegee Experiments as inspiration for a tale that re-examines the history of the super-serum that created Captain America. Beginning in 1942, the series follows a regiment of black soldiers who are forced to act as test subjects in a program attempting to re-create the lost formula earlier used to turn Steve Rogers to Captain America. The experiments lead to mutation and death, until only one remains - Isaiah Bradley. Nuff Said!

The last time I looked, Captain America was white and Detective John Shaft was black. Enough said!

Holy Shit, Will Smith as Captain America would be EPIC!!! WHO CARES IF HES BLACK!! WILL SMITH GUYS!! Will Smith! We should be honoured!

No. Will Smith as Steel would be epic. Steve Rogers is a white man just like Dr. Jonzz(Martian Manhunter)is a black man. It's not racism. It's called realism, Jesse! All this rumor is doing is setting off tension on either side!!!

Allright for those of you who think they just found the comic book holy grail with the "Captain america was originally black" bs here is a little history lesson Captain America/Steve Rogers first appeared in Captain America Comics#1 in 1941!! that was the original Captain America that most people are familiar with and the one found by the avengers and member of the Invaders with Namor and the Human Torch.. It wasnt until 2003 that Marvel released a Limited Series called "Truth: red, white and black" chronicling Isaiah Bradley's turn into captain america. That is called by people that actually know anything about comic books as retcon.. If they want to make a movie about the Isaiah Bradley captain america then sure will smith would be a good choice, but to portray Steve Rogers smith is a horrible choice and should never even be mentioned. as I mentioned earlier people like to cry racism where it doesnt exist you cast a white man as Black Panther and see the hell you're going to get now to make Steve Rogers a black man is ok? fn ridiculous...

The last time the rumor was that Smith would play Superman and all of a sudden he played a Superman-like hero in "Hancock". Who knows? Maybe he will play Power Man or be in some other film that has a hero who obtains super-soldier like powers.

I am so sick of this reverse racism by African-American civilians. I couldn't sleep because of what happened yesterday; So I thought that I would check the email attachments that my girlfriend sends me. I thought that my comments back on September 25, 2008 would have ended this farce. Don't you reverse racists read all the comments on this thread. The First Captain America was Steve Rogers. Isiah Bradley stole one of Steve Rogers suits and went off on his one mission. A mission that resulted in his capture by The Nazis. In The Captain America Golden Age Books; he was already fighting the Nazis before Isiah stole one of his suits. In The Damned comic book, Truth: Red , White and black; it even states that Isiah stole one of Steve Rogers/Captain America's suits. It doesn't say that Steve Rogers stole one of Isiah's. Again for you damned , unpatriotic liberal blacks and whites; Captain America was an Icon to the fighting men in WW2. In the military especially among grunts ; he is still an American Icon. I just can't believe that there are so many reverse racist-Anti-America,Anti-patriotic young men back at home. You people sicken me. You call white people racist every time ; they are right about an issue. My company is made up of rural and inner city white, Black, Latino and Asian Marines who agree that Steve Rogers/Captain America should be played by a buffed, blond hair , blue eye white actor. Isiah wasn't a skinny white 18 year old patriot who was willing to do anything to fight for his country. He was willing to die in an experiment if it meant he could serve his country. Instead of calling every one who wants Captain America to be white a racist ; you should look in the mirror. You will see a racist staring back. Instead of calling everyone who disagrees with you a racist; why don't you shut up and join The Marines. We are all American Marines. We are not Black, White, Latino, or Asian. If you want to see real ethnic hatred come to Afghanistan or Irag. You want to see real ethnic cleansing/genocide come to Afghanistan or Irag where people kill each other if they are from different clans, tribes, religions , etc. I'm tire of hearing about racism in America. Most of it is just plain ignorance. However; when you get to be brothers in a military unit; you learn that we are all alike and we all want the same things. I can tell that none of you have ever served in an infantry unit ; otherwise you would not be calling people racist because they want a white man to play a white man. There are ignorant civilians on both sides. However; any one who wants an American Icon who is white to be played by a black actor is both racist and unpatriotic. Tony,I won't be back ; I will be too busy for this thread. Keep giving the ignoramus commentators on this thread hell. Semper Fi!

will smith is my favorite actor and is funny and just so intertaining and it would be aweome to see him play as captain america that would be the coolest

hmm, this is a pretty interesting rumor... although i don't think it will come true. Will Smith would be great at playing Isaiah Bradley, but not as Captain America, that just doesn't fit IMO. I honestly don't think he would be good at playing Black Panther either. I would rather see him as the 1st black superhero Powerman aka Luke Cage. I know I've heard rumors that Ray Park (who played Darth Maul, Toad and soon to be Snakeyes from G.I. Joe) had been offered the role of Iron Fist and seeing Heroes For Hire with those 2 would be f@cking sweet.

This is just my opinion. I think Will Smith is a very hit and miss actor. He was really cheesy in Independance Day, absolutely terrible in I Am Legend (but i think that was down to the whole thing being bad!) but excellent in Pursuit of Happiness and I Robot (another really cheesy film). I don't think thta he should be Captain America but you never can tell can you! Or can you? Hmm lets think, Daredevil? Batman and Robin? Oh ok yes you can! But i don't think Will would make as terrible a choice as those two, however, can I remind you of Wild Wild West? I rest my case!

I don't see how Ivan is a racist. Ivan said he see Marines as simply comrades whether they be white,black,Indian or Asian. And for the record,he is half Cubano. So how the hell is he a racist? Just because he wants Captain America to be played by a white actor,that makes him a fucking racist? Hmm,I thought The Skinheads and The KKK were racists. You know something,Hector? I think you got a hard on for Ivan. Yeah. And it sounds personal. So get off your fucking soapbox and get off the guy's nuts already! You BOTH are Marines dipshit so what makes you any fucking better?

Martin Luther King died for his cause in 1968. 40 years later,we could have the first black President Of The United States. And here we are fighting each other over who should play Captain America. All this flack over a godamn comic book character! Marines fighting Marines? WHAT THE FUCK! Are we pathetic or what? Didn't King teach us anything at all???

Jamie Foxx?! that would have been interesting, he's a phenomenal actor, but Will Smith should step up and take that role. The chemistry between Ray Park and him would be ridiculously good I think. Will Smith isn't a bad choice to play Captain America, just not Steve Rogers. It's like when they casted Van Damme to play Guile in 'Street Fighter'... hilarious, I mean they couldn't even teach him to speak like an american lol... not that speaking would be an issue with Smith plus Captain America is supposed to be like 22 when he's shipped off in WW2, I hate to say it but Leonardo Decaprio would be a better choice if they really wanted to stick to the script. Although I don't know how he would look bulked up.

Im really not liking the role for Will Smith as Captain America. He is an extremely good actor but a "black captain america" will not go over too well in America. Im not racist, but i think many fans would be a little disappointed. Personally I like Matthew McConaughey as Captain America. You do not have to be a good actor to play a role in a Marvel movie. Lets look at Robert Downey Jr's track record before Iron Man, hmmm looks like US Marshalls, and Iron Man was one of the greatest movies. McConaughey would play the role to perfection, he got the body, the personality and can definitely pull it off. Yes i agree he is not up there in A-list actors like dicaprio or pitt, but dicaprio is too small and not that right mind frame for it and pitt is a little old but would be great at it too. Captain America is witty and kind of like an asshole, but saves the day, Matthew McConaughey is witty in all movies got the size for it and can pull off this movie. Yea there is great actors that play these marvel roles, norton, jackman, but lets be serious tobey mac is a terrible actor but plays spiderman to a t, because he fits the role, a little pussy ass bitch that gets bit by a spider and you no the rest...just think about it, if not McConaughey i would like to see ryan renolds as C.A., yea he is deadpool but he would still be the man

Will Smith is worst actor in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If He play as Captain America then Comic values $$$ will go down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Sam! The Superman and original Batman franchises are also from D.C. Comics so go fuck yourself you godamn retard!!! I know sign language too! Check this shit out pendejo...

The Dark Knight Sequel is highly anticipated. David S. Goyer is writing The Flash. Zack Snyder wants to do The Dark Knight Returns. And there's talk of a Justice League Movie. So Marvel better watch out, is all I'm saying!

I am not against Will Smith being a superhero. He makes a great one. However, what about sticking with the original comics, and the story beginning in the time of World War II? I am trying to be open-minded, but if this story takes place in the 1940s, realistically the U.S., and the U.S. Army were biased against African-Americans. It wasn't right, but that's how things were back then. They wouldn't pick an African-American for an ultimate super-soldier project, to become an icon. I know there were black soldiers fighting for our freedom in WWII, but it would seem a bit out of place for the time period, for Steve to be an African American. I would feel different if it was the Vietnam Era. Captain America was in Marvel Comics nine months before the U.S. entered WWII. He was designed by Marvel Comics to fight in WWII. Captain America was fighting the Nazis and Communism in the comic books, before the U.S. started fighting. He became an inspiration for the war. God bless all of those veterans and soldiers who fought, or still fight in any war to protect our freedom, regardless of race, creed or gender.

Verne Troyer as The Atomic Ant?

I'm with Brian! And #338 was intended as sarcasm! Duh!

Those movies sucked??? RETARD THEY AREN'T OUT YET!!! Sam you are so fucking stupid! And look up Martian Manhunter at Wiki. HE IS BLACK! On Smallville,Martian Manhunter is played by Joe Morton. And you know what,Sam? Joe is black! GOD I can't believe how ignorant you are,dude!

All D.C...

Good point! The kids...or the war vets!

McConaughey maybe but Aaron Eckhart would be perfect for this role. Him or Brad Pitt anyway!

What the fuck are you Lauren? The Web Police???

Okay,that's fair.

Why if you say you don't think Will Smith is right for the part or that Cap should be played by a white actor people automatically say you must be racist. How about I don't think he's right for the part or that they should stick with the story that is more universally well known. And to Ivan. Semper Fi sir. I'm a soldier os I know where you are coming from. We would probably be having this exact same conversation if they were trying to make the Black Panther white or Eric Bana the Hulk again lol. Get over it people. not everything has to do with race it has to do with accuracy. And if you want ot say oh this guys just a racist. Ask Spike Lee why he's 99% of his movies have black guys? What he's not tracist it's about the relevance of the story oh yeah people in this country get you panties out of a bunch.

There is only one guy that can play cap, and that is Mark Valley (Keen Eddie, Boston Legal)

Here,here Noxrider!

Look it's not a matter of race. Will smith is a big actor as it is, and yes he can play many roles. Like someone said earlier, it's just poor casting. They are remaining true to the characters. There is a black captain america, but he isn't the steve roger's captain america. The black cap is an individual with the same powers who adopted the cap suit because that was what was available. Now, if will smith is to play the part of "cap" and pull it off, they'd have to make sure to make reference to this by making some tribute to the original captain america. It'd also be a completely different story arc. If they are going to make an 'original' captain america flick, then they should stick to the blonde blue eye actor, though I think jason statesmen would make a pretty good captain america. If they do choose to venture down the black capt, then like i said, it'd be a completely different story and would not be the captain america that original was based on. Here is a backdrop of the black captain america. Basically it happened during the same time. They tried to recreate the same serum and tested it on 300 black soldiers, all but one died. That one is the black cap, Isaiah bradley. He find a spare capt america costume and goes to aid in the war against the nazis and destroys one of their facilities, but is ultimately captured. the rest you can research. Once again, completely different story and not the original captain america.

Will Smith as Captain America? Sure. I like will Smith but let me throw a couple of other names out there as candidates; Goldberg or The Rock. Personally I favor the The Rock - I think he's a better actor. Think the "Rundown" meets "Game Plan" meets the Scorpion King with a LARGE dose of American patriotism! I also like the idea of Michael Clark Duncan as suggested earlier. Not only does the actor have to act but I believe a big selling point is does the actor physically fit the part. Will is buff but not compared to Goldberg, Rock, or MCD!!!

George Edas...hope i spelled that right....a.k.a. Nick Stokes from C.S.I. Look him up...tell me he doesn't look like a all american type guy....can act too...and has anyone thought of the end result of all these HUGE actors in one movie......no one looking at a 600 million dollar fund just for the casting???!??! seriously like the first 1billion dollar budget movie...lol

im not a huge comic book nerd but it sounds to me that whoever plays captain america should be someone that you wouldnt expect to be a superhero. if he originally couldnt even join the army because he wasnt physically capable then shouldnt it be someone that you originally picture as weak only for them to become a superhero. sorta the way they did it with spiderman. even though the second and third didnt do anything for me,i think they did a good job of sticking to the comics in that spiderman was an unsuspecting hero. the one person who i see fitting this bill while also being able to pull it off in the avengers and be the leader in that is dicaprio. as much as he seems to be a little pussy shit most of the time, he is an amazing actor. hes playing teddy rosevelt for cryin out loud. and he was excellent in the departed. he could use a similar type of fighting spirit in captain america as he did in that. i think it would surprise people about how good he would be. i mean who would have picked RBJ as ironman before they made him that. or ed norton as the hulk. remember all these superheroes werent people that were born that way or that you would expect to be badass. they are people that had something happen to them and then became super. leo could do it

Oh and #364 it's spelled Eads. Interesting choice but a Big Name Film Company would not bank on a "TV Star" like Eads even though he's got that cleft chin! A Big Movie is going to need a Big Name!

Hello u ppl cant say he cant do it bc hes black duh nick fury was white in the comics and whos playn him sameul L jackson and last time i checked he was black

I have talked with a few fellow buddies, and we feel that a person should be brought in who has not only never been seen before on the screen, but should also be as unsuspecting in size and persona to fit into the Captain America role in the beginning of the first movie. We also think that, like Peter Parker in Spiderman, either the same actor should go through a metamorphasis (his workout) and turn out looking much different in size. This would mean that the same actor be used or bring in a second actor to continue the role. We through out some names and nobody really seemed to fit. We even looked over some photos of military personnel who may foot the bill. My thought was as mentioned, "Let's just find an unsuspecting man who has never acted, and train him to not just become the character but who would also have the desire to be the character of his own free will." Yeah, they asked me if I had someone in mind. My answer was, "Yes." There is this guy I met named Harold Sink who would be perfect. He is an artist and would fit the role perfectly because he is also rather humble. They laughed at me, which I thought would happen. I went on to explain my thoughts on this. They were intrigued. Now we are in the process of trying to find this guy, and get in touch with him. Believe me, this will take some convincing on our part to see if he would go for it. Anyway, thought I'd share this info with all of you. We hope Marvel will find just the right person to represent the American people, and not be some political or typical movie actor. This should be the best movie to ever be made.

Yeah.. Will Smith is an amazing actor. Apart of me thinks Will Smith would be amazing for this role, but the other part of me says he wouldn't get the personality right. Will Smith wouldn't be too good at the Black Panther though, because the Black Panther is an African Prince.. and I feel as if the makers of the Black Panther should get a fresh, new face. If anything, Will Smith needs to make-up for Hancock.. and play a role like the Green Lantern. He'd be perfect for that.

I dont see why captain america cant be black, Goku is being played by a white guy!

the first quote simply says "will smiths been offered captain america" ,is there a chance he might have been offered a role in the film as opposed to the title role ?? im thinkin will smith as a young nick fury who knew cap in world world war 2...maybe ?? plus that way they could get an unknown to play cap but still have the star power of will smith to pull in audiences ?? i dunno thats my theory though

Impressed. Amazed. Amused. All of the above. I don't know what to think. This post started on September 8th of 2008 and it is now January 3rd of 2009. I have nothing except to thank you people for giving me something to do at 3 in the morning other then masturbate, play call of duty, masturbate, read 'The Buttress of Winsor' or sleep. My eyes burn but it was so worth it. I have just finished reading everything from the racist and ignorant to the mispelled and hilarious. None of which has swayed me in the slightest. I am an actor, comic geek, chinese food afficionado, sexy beast and die hard cap fan. I love him come hell or high water. I've read everything from the first page pf the first appearance to the issues on the racks right now. I've even watched some of the not so thrilling movies. And in all my reading and watching I could have sworn there was a white dude wearing the flag. You'd think it would end there. If you google Steve Rogers, odds are you'll find... a white guy. Yes this is fiction, but you have to admit there is some framework of continuity and history. I have nothing against Will Smith or Josh Lucas or Mark Valley or any of the other names that are up for actual consideration or have been spewed all over this 380 post wall. That being said what happens, happens. I want to be entertained as a moviegoer and true believer. Whats going to happen is the powers that be will cast a white guy that fits the description and we'll all be super amazed at why they didn't cast a black guy as Steve "whitest guy ever" Rogers, but we'll be fine with it and some will enjoy the movie and some will hate it and think it's crap and the actor was crap and the director was crap and blah blah blah. Then the Avengers will come out and there will be a white guy throwing the shield around and I will have a nerdgasm. But there will still be people arguing on this page about racism and who is a real marine and on and on and on. All I can hope for is that someone will post somethin so ignorant after me that I have no choice but to laugh whole heartedly as I move on and not give a shit. God bless whoever reads this all the way through.

the only reason that will smith would not make a good cap is historical not racist. during wwII the army was still segregated. they would not have picked a black for such a project. they could barely bring themselves to have african american pilots.

thomas jane (the punisher) as cap ?

Look, all of you idiots calling folks racists for not wanting a black man to assume the role of Captain America are just that--idiots. Not only did Samuel Jackson make sense for Nick Fury, but Nick Fury's CHARACTER in the Marvel Ultimate Universe was based entirely on Jackson (with Jackson's approval). They made Nick Fury black in an attempt to modernize him since the original Fury was based on the then-popular "secret agent" James-Bondish look. That look is dated now, so Fury has a revitalized look. The fact remains--he was black in the comics before he was in the movies. Captain America has never been a black man in the comics, and his trademark blue eyes and blonde hair are just as much a part of him as his shield. Why piss off millions of fans, particularly those who had his early comics decades ago, by making such a ridiculous choice? Not to mention, Will Smith is incredibly expensive, and that's money that they could be using to improve the general quality of the movie. I recommend letting a young, promising actor take the role so that they can have a fresh start on their career (think "Aqua Man" for Vinnie Chase in "Entourage", hah), and also to guarantee that the actor won't play politics for money in future films where they need him to resume the role (Avengers, Captain America sequels, etc.).

a black capt. america? hell, lets make the hulk blue and while were at let jackie chan play superman. i will refuse to watch it if will smith is capt. america.

ok for the record Will Smith is one of my favorite actors, legend of bagger vance should have gotten him an oscar nod, I know he has 2 but he should have 3, and I think he could pull off cap that being said I do have a problem with this casting, captain america became captain america in WWII and in that time period, not many people would have accepted a black man being called captain America, it would just be bad history

They need to hire an actor in his 20s. All the actors under discussion in this thread are too old to play Captain America. Steve Rogers was 18 or so when he got turned into Cap, and then about 23 when he was frozen in the ice, so they should hire someone who can play 18.

As someone alreay said way up there in this post , i dont think that W.Smith is a good choice for Cap. because since this movie takes place in WW2 and in that time there was still a high amount of racial discrimination it is unlikely that they would have chosen a black man for a Top secret army experiment that would enhance the soldier. that and i think of W.Smith in a Cap suit and i think he comes of a bit as a 70's pop or funk singer. A good choice for this role would be the Guy that plays Erik in the True Blood TV Show.

Steve Rogers was the original Captain America, Isiah bradley as Cap came after they tried to reinvent the super soldier serum, he did not come before Rogers as some here would like to say. Like someone else said does that mean you can get a white Luke Cage, I don't think so, that would be racist after all.

This and the other rumors are all pretty stupid. The fact is these movies being produced by Marvel themselves give them the full creative control to adapt the movie whithout Hollywood "let's change this for the mass audience" interference crap. When comic book movies are translated to the screen exactly like they are in the books, they are better. Let's face it, when they change comic book movies up too much, they totally flop. I'm not really keen on the Hulk origin story being changed. That part totally turned me off to it, but I guess some of it was good. Anyway, if they make an adaptation of Truth:Red White and Black, cast Will Smith if you want(I'm not sure he'd be right for that one either but who knows?), it would be a f-in awesome film done the right way(word for word and scene for scene from the book). This Captain America should be based on Ultimate Captain America. It's got the best of the best of the stories. Ultimate Nick Fury is already there, just push that extra mile and there you go, Top F-in movie. Hugh Jackman could make a cameo as James Howlett during the war, and as far as actors go to play Cap, Casper Van Dien would be a decent choice. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4268790784/nm0000680 I'm just really sick of all this changing comic stories up for who-the-f**k-knows-why to adapt them to film. The effects are good enough to handle pretty much anything most comics have to set up, and there are plenty of actors who look and could play the part for all characters. If you are not going to adapt a comic film exactly, then what the F**K is the point of making them? To make furthur mockery of comics in the public forum? We all know they have a bad enough rap in scociety to begin with. Why not show the people who don't read comics what the hell they are missing out on and then both movie studios and comic book companies win along side the new readers and movie goers. Seems simple enough to me. Cheers.

I would definitely prefer to see a "white" Captain American and not a Will Smith Captain America. Marvel Comics did introduce the "Truth: Red, White and Black" mini-series which showed how during the 1940s with the U.S. embroiled in WW2 the super soldier serum was first tested on a "black" soldiers before given to Steve Rogers a "white" soldier. many of the black soldiers died during the perfection of the serum..once they perfected the super serum there was about 5 or 6 black super soldiers ..whom the military gathered into one place on the army base under pretense..and then executed all of them at once with machine guns. Only 1 of those black super soldiers had escaped. "In every war, people demand their champion. In World War II, that hero was Captain America. TRUTH is the controversial, declassified story of the African American men involuntarily subjected to the U.S. War Department's "Super Soldier" project, in a race to develop a serum that might turn the tide against the Axis powers ... if the Nazi's didn't get to it first. An epic spanning the time just before the attack on Pearl Harbor into the present day, TRUTH finally reveals the tragic sacrifice that a Black infantry unit made for their country — and what those sacrifices mean to a white man named Steve Rogers." Now if Will Smith was to play Bradley and tell his story thennnnn that would be cool.

"Project: Rebirth began as a collaboration between US, British and German eugenicists led by Dr. "Josef Reinstein" (real name Dr. Wilfred Nagel), and Dr. Koch. When WW II began, Koch took over the German program and Josef Reinstein took over the American program. Each was attempting to re-create the super soldier serum which had previously turned Steve Rogers into Captain America a year prior to Pearl Harbor. Reinstein's early attempts to refine the formula were tested on African-Americans. " Cliff I stand corrected..Steve Rogers recieved the serum first. Thanks man.

All you guys should read the Captain America story Truth: Red, White, and Black. The art isn't great but the concept would make a really cool movie, ESPECIALLY with Will Smith playing Cap (not Steve Rogers cap, but Isaiah Bradley cap). The story takes the Tuskegee Experiments in Alabama as inspiration for a tale that re-examines the history of the super-serum that created Captain America. Beginning in 1942, the series follows a regiment of black soldiers who are forced to act as test subjects in a program attempting to re-create the lost formula earlier used to turn Steve Rogers to Captain America. The experiments lead to mutation and death, until only one remains - Isaiah Bradley. This is a much more believable way of how a super-soldier-serum would be developed. I mean i know this is a comic book, but if you want to get more REALISTIC then ... in the reality of 1940's America the government would DEFINITELY use black soldiers as guinea pigs before using a potentially lethal serum on a blond haired, blue eyed white kid. TRUTH

NO,NO,NO!! I LOVE WILL SMITH...STILL HAVE MY CASSETTE OF HIM AND JAZZY JEFF (PARENTS JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND) BUT HIM AS CAPTAIN AMERICA, I'M SORRY BUT NO! I ROBOT, YES! HANCOCK, YES! I AM LEGEND ABSOLUTELY YES!! MEN IN BLACK I & II, YES!! HITCH, YES! INDEPENDENCE DAY, YES!! MUHAMMAD ALI, YES YES TO ALL HIS MOVIES THEY WERE GREAT, LOVE THE GUY.............WILD WILD WEST, NO!!! JIM WEST WAS WHITE!! CAPTAIN AMERICA, NO!!! STEVE ROGERS IS WHITE!! "LIKE A TURD IN A PUNCH BOWL,..SOME THINGS JUST DON'T BELONG"!!

Im sure lots of people have said this already but, Captian America is white!!! Im black and im sure as hell not racist. I guess its cool that people are going out of the box and casting people by talent and not race. But not the best pick in my opinion. Great Actor though!!!

im not sure if anybody else has mentioned this, but the original candidate for the Super Soldier serum was a black man (based on the 90's Spider-Man cartoon . . . not sure if that's accurate in the comics), before Steve Rogers was the ultimate subject . . . HOWEVER . . . Having Will Smith as the Star Spangled Avenger would really deter me from seeing the movie. its not a race thing, its the fact that i really really REALLY dont like Will Smith. Could you imagine how hokey he would be???? the actor should be younger . . . significantly younger than the likes of Tony Stark, Bruce Banner and Hank Pym. the character, back in the WWII Era, im assuming was a young, frail kid in his late teens/early 20's. would a 30-some year old man lumbering around be appealing and true to the comics?

Why stop at changing the skin color? Why not make Captain America a woman? She could fight evil Dick Cheney and become president after marrying the Red Skull (also a woman!).

As long as they dont ruin the film like what was done with the attrocious one in the 1940's, those 2 awful ones in the 1970's and that weak one in 1990 where they portayed Captain America as a limp wristed wimpy pasny who ran away from his enemies and got beaten up by them rather than be a powerhouse tough guy that he's meant to be, I'm all for seeing Will Smith don the Red,White and Blue uniform and kick Red-Skulls head like a football.

There is only one black green lantern....They're all white.