Will Smith as Capt America

[rexvol]

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Stop the press! This just in - an enormous casting rumor for Captain America has just hit! Apparently Derek Luke, who stars in the upcoming Miracle at St. Anna, told MTV that "they offered Will Smith Captain America." You heard that right, apparently the latest superhero casting rumor to hit is that Will Smith is Captain America! This is very, very far from being official or confirmed, so just be sure you know that this is one big rumor, nothing more. It's such a big rumor, that I couldn't go without posting it, so here it is to discuss. Is this good news? It could be! Will Smith is undoubtedly an incredible actor - at least in movies like The Pursuit of Happyness and I Am Legend. I'm just wondering if it'll be too big of a shock for most comic book readers to accept?
"Just shows you how times have changed," Luke mentioned. I hate to bring this up, but I think it'll be the most poignant area of a discussion: a black Captain America. To be perfectly clear, I have no problem with it, and I support Will Smith. However, as far as I know, there hasn't been a black Captain America in the comics or in the character's 67 year history. But that's all besides the point, especially since we saw Samuel Jackson take on the role of Nick Fury in Iron Man. The First Avenger: Captain America is slated to hit theaters on May 6th, 2011, so we've got some time before they finalize this role. And considering Matthew McConaughey was rumored before, don't expect this news to be the final news for a while

 

[dickens821]

I'd go see it. Will Smith is a badace.

 

[Crew]

That would really piss off the third reich.

 

[hmanvolfan]

Maybe if Will turns it down they can get Barrack/ Barry when he loses the election.

 

[RockyTopEmpire]

This is BS! Why change the source material?

 

[volsforever27]

This is BS! Why change the source material?

If what I'be been readin is correct, I'm afraid they're going to play down the whole patriotic persona as well. I hope not.

 

[RockyTopEmpire]

Can't mess with this

 

[hmanvolfan]

Soon the world will have to deal with Cromptonite!!

 

[mattvols]

I'm guessing he would act the exact same as he did in every other movie he's in?

 

[VolsNSkinsFan]

As long as he isnt trying to spread Scientology instead of Democracy... I will see it

 

[chavisut]

Told my comic book friend I read this rumor, and he was pissed.

 

[Vol Mania 21]

he's racist

 

[RockyTopEmpire]

he's racist

His friend, or Will Smith?

 

[Vol Mania 21]

his friend, and you bc u have a white capt. america

 

[chavisut]

he's racist

um, no

 

[Vol Mania 21]

it was a joke chavis

 

[chavisut]

whatever, I'm going to go hug Alba

 

[Vol Mania 21]

no you will not *punch to chavis' kidney, and a chop to the jugular*

 

[chavisut]

judo chop

 

[RockyTopEmpire]

takes her away while yall fight.

This worked great

 

[rexvol]

I think Will would be great

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

I think Will would be great

I do as well. Smith is one of the All-American actors in Hollywood and is smart enough to pull out any role.

 

[Jaytrain5]

I still say it's a mistake if they don't approach Danny Devito for this role.