Joe Johnston: A Not So Different Take On Captain America: The First Avenger!

Joe Johnston: A Not So Different Take On Captain America: The First Avenger!

Joe Johnston gives some insight on Captain America: The First Avenger.

By Hawksblueyes - Jul 21, 2010 06:07 AM EST
Source: Hero Complex



Captain America: The First Avenger director Joe Johnston is gearing up for his Comic-Con visit this week. He will be joined by cast members, most notably Chris Evans.

When asked about Evans (who is known for his witty performances) take on Captain America, he had some interesting things to say.

"He wants to serve his country, but he's not this sort of jingoistic American flag-waver. He's just a good person. We make a point of that in the script: Don't change who you are once you go from Steve Rogers to this super-soldier, you have to stay who you are inside, that's really what's important more than your strength and everything. It'll be interesting and fun to put a different spin on the character and one that the fans are really going to appreciate."

"Yeah and it's also the idea that this is not about America so much as it is about the spirit of doing the right thing. It's an international cast and an international story. It's about what makes America great and what make the rest of the world great too."

Hawksblueyes: I wasn't sure about this movie to begin with but it sounds like they have really figured out who Captain America is. My expectations are running higher than they have been.

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Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/21/2010, 6:12 AM
:}
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/21/2010, 6:26 AM
Awesome find HAWKS! :) I'm really looking forward to hearing more about this movie during Comic Con. Just an idea of the kind of story they're going for and the characters they plan on using will keep me happy!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 7/21/2010, 6:34 AM
Like the sound of that, still not too confident in his abilities, but I'm willing to see what he brings...
supertrackmonkey
supertrackmonkey - 7/21/2010, 6:38 AM
This movie will be in the mold of another Johnston film, The Rocketeer.
SoulAllFlush
SoulAllFlush - 7/21/2010, 6:39 AM
'ark at Joe wanting to put his own spin on Captain America. He isn't inspiring me with confidence, not that he has to of course.
villain001
villain001 - 7/21/2010, 6:46 AM
dont F this up
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/21/2010, 6:48 AM
Thanks everyone. I've been so damn busy lately that everytime I have a few minutes to try and find news to post, it's already old news.

SoulAllFlush: I don't think he is putting his own spin on Cap. It looks to me as if he is diving right past all the Patriotic hero stuff that most people assume Cap is, and getting to the heart of the character.

Cap is patriotic don't get me wrong, but his beliefs are in whats right and many times that doesn't go along with America's policies. He isn't and never has been the go along with any order "Yes Man" that many casual readers perceive him to be because of his costume.

That's the main thing I don't like at all about the Ultimate version of Cap. He's too damn gun-ho.

GLCorpMember
GLCorpMember - 7/21/2010, 6:52 AM
If they can put a giant American flag behind Spiderman, then "a flag waving" Cap should be no big deal. God forbid we make an American centered movie in this country...

But all in all sounds like they are at least taking a good hard look at the character. Optimism abounds.
Orphix
Orphix - 7/21/2010, 6:52 AM
Ooooh - cool to hear a little more about this one.

Do we know if Union Jack is in it??

Also - nice work Hawks. I certainly agree with you about the character of Cap. I did wonder if they were gonna do a sort of Born on the 4th of July type thing were he is uber-patriotic at the beginning and then begins to realise that that isn't always the best course of action. But looks like they won't being doing that.

Mind you - when your enemy is the nazis you have the luxury of being patriotic cos everyone hates them!! :o))
Brashlight
Brashlight - 7/21/2010, 6:53 AM
I can't wait for this movie. Its obvious Johnston has done his research and isn't doing what fox does and just creates a character based on the outer shell. he obviously wants to dive deeper into who the character is rather than just the outside appearance. That’s my biggest problem with fox they just want to release a quick movie that will make them money, they have no loyalty or commitment to the characters and who they represent. I am glad to hear this movie is headed in the right direction.
Brashlight
Brashlight - 7/21/2010, 6:55 AM
Now all i want is a freakin Thor Trailer at comic con! I will nerdgazm all in my pants if i get that!!!
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/21/2010, 7:05 AM
Yeah, he's not putting his own spin on Cap. That's who Cap is. A humble guy who's really trying hard to do what's right in a complex and dark world.

Cap loves his country, but that's because its a place who's base principals are good, even if they don't always live up to them. Cap embodies these base principals of liberty, equality, and justice, not the whims of any given group of people in power.
superotherside
superotherside - 7/21/2010, 7:08 AM
sounds good... hopefully they'll give us a good cap movie!
ManThing
ManThing - 7/21/2010, 7:22 AM
Interesting. I've been wondering about this movie.

Good find, Hawksblueyes. The flow on news about this movie hasn't been too great, so this is good to know
Shaman
Shaman - 7/21/2010, 7:43 AM
Now THAT'S what i wanted to hear. As a Canadian fan of Captain America, i couldn't be more pleased. There is so much more to Cap than the colors he wears. He represents the pure ideals of America which are incorruptable, not only the country that was founded by them. He's Captain America, not Captain United States. Take this point of view and mix it with Johnson's Rocketeer and we got ourselves one epic Captain America film for the whole world to enjoy! I am now as gitty to see this as i am to see Thor which i never thought i would ever say.
CapFanLex005
CapFanLex005 - 7/21/2010, 7:43 AM
I think that this will be awesome. Marvel is putting to much time money and work into making a bankable screen universe to let any one f#(% it up. Cant wait for next summer.
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 7/21/2010, 7:57 AM
Nice Hawks.

This sounds promising, it seems as though Johnston has caught the spirit of the charater.

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LordHumongous
LordHumongous - 7/21/2010, 8:06 AM
I am so excited about this movie!
Shaman
Shaman - 7/21/2010, 8:09 AM
BmanHall- I really hope that throughout the world, people in new leadership of less fortunate countries can be moved and inspired by this film and make changes for the better. That's the impact that i want out of this film! I know it's asking alot out of a simple CBM but i hope they'll at least attempt at taking that into consideration. This hero has a lot more riding on his shoulders than any other ever invented. I want this to be nothing short of an Epic!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/21/2010, 8:14 AM
Anil Rickly: When Cap first appeared back in the 40's it was not unusual at all for him to have a gun.

Shaman: Exactly! Cap stands for the ideals America was founded on and occasionaly still peek their head out today.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/21/2010, 8:21 AM
@Hawksblueyes - American ideals demonstrate themselves more in the interactions of every day citizens than in anything that actually happens in government.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/21/2010, 8:24 AM
MassExecutions: I agree 100% !
Unspoken
Unspoken - 7/21/2010, 8:24 AM
Thank goodness.. I am glad I won't have to sit through a movie which is all about a guy waving a American Flag every 10 seconds.
redrobin56
redrobin56 - 7/21/2010, 8:26 AM
This is going to be great. The director understands who Steve Rodgers is. To me captain america is just a code name that the military gave him and give him the costume that represents the flag. Now as for the costume that they use for the costume that they are going to use for this movie I think it looks fine. People need remember that just because in comic he looked more like a superhero then a solider doesn't mean that hes not a solider cause he is but more an elite solider that's separated from the military which why he doesn't have any ranks.Having a super solider like look for this movie works for WW2 but for avenger's they should updated it for that time frame. As for gun I really doubt that its going to be use a lot in movie but since this origin it makes sense to have the gun because i really don't want to see him get his shield and is absolutely perfect with it without practice so having a gun will only be use until he gets use to using his shield.
Shaman
Shaman - 7/21/2010, 8:28 AM
Mass- I "third" that comment completely :))
RyKnow
RyKnow - 7/21/2010, 9:01 AM
Starting to get excited about this film. Roll on next year!
SHAZAMbizznitch
SHAZAMbizznitch - 7/21/2010, 9:10 AM
I didn't have much faith in the film, but Johnston is starting to sound like a good choice to me...

@ SeeyouAnnetea You involve something gay in EVERY SINGLE comment you make, you've GOT to be trollin'...
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/21/2010, 9:25 AM
SirPrize: Do you mean head back and eyes rolling ?
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/21/2010, 9:54 AM
CAP looks SH1T wiv a GUN!

Should'a saved the round shield for the present!
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/21/2010, 10:02 AM
@LEEE - Watch out, man! That's not how it was in the source material!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/21/2010, 10:12 AM
I hope Captain America and Thor are both EPIC so everything can come together for The Avengers. =}

Shaman
Shaman - 7/21/2010, 10:15 AM
Awesome piece, Hawks :))
niknik
niknik - 7/21/2010, 10:18 AM
Looking forward to the film but not the costume. I still hate those fugly suspenders. Also hate the fact that now no one will ever call him "Winghead".
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/21/2010, 10:22 AM
Its just the first movie. Costumes can be tweaked between films.
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