Evans Didn't Have to Read for Cap?

Evans Didn't Have to Read for Cap?

Chris Evans audition process may have been a lot easier than previously thought.

By BIGBMH - Apr 07, 2010 05:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Captain America
Source: ign.com

In an interview at WonderCon, IGN asked Chris Evans about the process that eventually landed him the role of Captain America.
Evans answered "I didn't actually read for it, but I knew a lot of the guys at Marvel. We had an existing relationship. It's just luck man. It just kinda came my way."

He also mentioned that he's not sure how they plan to execute the transformation from the frail Steve Rogers to Captain America.



My thoughts: This doesn't exactly inspire confidence. After having all these people in the audition process, I hoped that they had seen something special in Evans' audition. Now it seems there really wasn't one. I'm still confident in his ability as an actor, but a little less confident that he's the perfect fit for Captain America.
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capfan87
capfan87 - 4/7/2010, 5:28 AM
I like how he is being honest about everything. He is ready to admit he doesn't know the books and that he didn't even read for a part he said he got through luck alone. I have all my faith in marvel that the movie will be as good if not better than the previous marvel films.

They obviously weren't just casting him to get it over and done with because they where worried they wouldnt have one in time, because chris said the movie's still a while away

That dude next to him wouldn't be too bad for falcon either.
StuckInPanels
StuckInPanels - 4/7/2010, 5:33 AM
I'm sure he's gonna be frail looking for a bit then pump up with muscle fast, which can be kinda dangerous to the body but, somethings are needed in order to be an actor, Deniro did it for Raging Bull. I have faith in him. If Bale was able to bulk up for Batman after the Machinist, then Evans will be able to bulk up for Cap. I can't wait for the first images of him in the suit, next to THOR and Green Lantern, Chris in the suit will be sought after by many here
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 4/7/2010, 5:40 AM
I was thinking they could do a Benjamin Button for frail Steve and put his face on someone else's body.
@capfan87, I agree. He has been very open and truthful, which is comendable.
jusme6
jusme6 - 4/7/2010, 5:55 AM
The more I see these vids, the more I like Chris Evens as Cap. Inversely, the more I see these vids, the more I despise his grey low cut v-neck shirt. Seriously? I keep looking down at his cleavage only to be reminded that he's a dude. Those sunglasses aren't helping any either.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 4/7/2010, 6:49 AM
i'm glad to hear some of the people that didn't initially like him are starting to come around. it was getting tiresome hearing people say things like, "he'll ruin this movie." or "this movie will bomb" and blah blah blah. i love how people can jump to conclusions without seeing ANYTHING from the movie, lol.

anyway, this isn't a surprise. when the word first got out that he was Cap, one of the first reports was that he didn't audition. this just looks like it solidifies that rumor.
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 4/7/2010, 7:46 AM
I'm gonna assume they know what they're doing over at Marvel, but I think he should have phrased his statement differently.Marvel made a big show about how they were taking there time trying to find the perfect actor, but if you listen to him, it sounds like he got the job because he has friends at Marvel.

"I didn't actually read for it.I knew alot of the guys at Marvel, we had an existing relationship and it's just like.It just kinda came my way."

Even though it may not be the case, and it may not have been his intention, he's making it sound like he wasn't given the role for any other reason than he already has a relationship with them.
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 4/7/2010, 8:03 AM
He makes it seem as if he got the role because of nepotism.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 4/7/2010, 8:10 AM
He never was "The perfect man for the part", but he'll do great nonetheless. I'm sure that even if he didn't read for the part, Marvel/Johnston saw something in him prior to an audition. If not, then at the very least, he is a good actor
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/7/2010, 10:07 AM
Not a surprise MARVEL just wanted their very own pick, all the CAP UNKNOWN etc and other castings was all BS!!



Heh heh.
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 4/7/2010, 10:34 AM
Okay this kinda pisses me off. He got the role without reading for it? Dosen't inspire much confidence.
GarageNinja
GarageNinja - 4/7/2010, 10:40 AM
@BlackAirs87

I have you're answer: Evan's head will be superimposed on a frail looking cg body (think golem from lotr) for the first part of the movie. There'll be shots of him trying to do pull ups and sit ups while getting yelled at by a drill sargent.
GarageNinja
GarageNinja - 4/7/2010, 10:46 AM
@keven

I think Downey did screentest, didn't he? I think I saw video of him interacting with someone reading pepper's lines.
Scarycherry
Scarycherry - 4/7/2010, 11:06 AM
I bet he gets HUGE for this roll. I know some are not happy about him getting this role but in FF he was the only actor I liked and felt he was the only one to do the character justice.

Remember even though he was from WW2 he isn't an old man, he was frozen young!

Plus he is a good actor, give him a chance.
HelaGood
HelaGood - 4/7/2010, 11:15 AM
can he read?
Ven0m
Ven0m - 4/7/2010, 11:21 AM
This movie is going to fail. /facepalm
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 4/7/2010, 11:25 AM
First let me state that I don't really have a problem with Evans as Cap.
However, I think we have a lot to worry about with this movie. The Wolfman, Johnston's latest work, was poorly received and it's not like he has done much else that has been good enough to say he can handle this. They struggled to find an actor to play Cap, and when they finally decided on somebody, they didn't take the time to have him read for the role to really get a sense of what his performance would be like. Casting Captain America is a big deal. He's an inspiring figure during WW2, then comes back and is a leader not just to the Avengers, but an example most of the heroes in the Marvel universe look up to. I think his role is bigger than Ironman, Thor, or Bruce Banner, so in a case like this, it would seem important to have an actor read for the role. I take this as a bad sign, not of Chris Evans ability to play Captain America, but of the overall handling of this movie.
superdog
superdog - 4/7/2010, 11:25 AM
could be
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 4/7/2010, 11:29 AM
@ quagmire and venom

thats funny. the guy has probably never surfed before in his life, lol. have you seen anything he's been serious in?? lets not judge too soon...
SoulAllFlush
SoulAllFlush - 4/7/2010, 11:45 AM
I don't want this film to flop, I don't want to wait another 10/20 years for another attempt at Captain America.

But not even in the fancast of the dumbest child would they have Joe Johnston as the director. How some people continue to work in Hollywood really confuses me. Maybe Johnston is just a really nice person.
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 4/7/2010, 11:58 AM
InstigatorGirl@ Actually, it doesn't surprise me he didn't have to read and that instills more confidence for me, because it shows Marvel has confidence in his acting skills, look, etc. up and above all that did read for the part. Evans has already proved himself to Marvel.

How can someone even look at older photos like the one Lee posted and say Evans is frail looking? He has bulked up quite a bit based on recent photos that Multi has posted. He looks ready for the part to me. Compared to the other sissy boys on the short list, he is a brute. ;-)
HelaGood
HelaGood - 4/7/2010, 12:13 PM
@Keven agreed! one of the reasons i liked the movie. it was SUPPOSED to be like the original, but darker. and i think it achieved that.
contrast
contrast - 4/7/2010, 1:05 PM
@BIGBMH-- I agree with you completely. It doesn't worry me because I think Evans will do a bad job (because I think he will be great. I have complete confidence in him), but it does worry me that it seems everyone who is attached to the production and development of this film couldn't give a crap about Captain America if they tried. I mean, even if they had Evans in mind, would it have been too much effort to ask him to come in and read as a formality?
WingPow
WingPow - 4/7/2010, 1:28 PM
I finally saw Sunshine and was very impressed.

Regardless, it DOES NOT inspire confidence that he didn't even have to read for the part.

This makes no sense to me.
McLovin
McLovin - 4/7/2010, 1:31 PM
BIGBMH - You have managed to express my concerns down to the "T". Johnson is not what I would call "the perfect fit" to direct this movie (I also did enjoy Wolfman btw) and Evans is also not my ideal pic to play Cap. I just don't see him exuding the confidence, charisma and leadership that the actor would need to convey. I understand that "acting" is what he does for a living, but so does Rowan Atkinson ...

contrast - EXACTLY!!! Not reading for the role is the same as saying "it's not that serious", when we all know this is THE MOST IMPORTANT MARVEL ROLE!!!

In conclusion: F#CK!!!!!
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 4/7/2010, 1:32 PM
telavizion@ I am not seeing what you are seeing. The photos from WonderCon are showing his biceps are quite large and bulging. As a former personal trainer, I guess I have a lot different idea of frail than others do here. Evans was toned and built in the first place. Frail is Sebastian Stan's build. No one else on the list came close to Evan's muscular frame, so I guess I will have to agree to disagree with you. ;-) Ackles has a large frame, but he didn't have near the symmetry and ripped look that Evans does. McPartlin is the only other name that would come close to the Cap build.
McLovin
McLovin - 4/7/2010, 1:49 PM
Ranger14 - McPartlin was my personal pick. I don't know if he would have had the acting chops to pull it off, but he certainly looked the part...
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 4/7/2010, 2:27 PM
Ideally, this whole thing would get pushed back so they could replace Johnston and some of the other people involved with people who understood the magnitude of what they need to do. The really sad thing about thing about this is that it's not really that difficult a movie to do. Avengers is difficult because of all the elements involved. Captain America? It's pretty much outlined already if you know where to look. Steve becomes Captain America, fights in WW2 (Bucky, Red Skull, etc.), then he gets frozen. It's all layed out pretty clearly. Incredible Hulk even gave a sample of what Cap would be like compared to normal soldiers in the scene where Blonsky fought Hulk. I really don't think it takes much to use this foundation and make a great movie.
McLovin
McLovin - 4/7/2010, 2:41 PM
BIGBMH - Perhaps we will have to go through the pains of Episode IV (A New Hope) and have to wait until Cap 2 for a "Empire Strikes Back" sequel ...
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 4/7/2010, 2:57 PM
I've been wondering about what they have planned for a Captain America sequel. You would think that they couldn't go back to WW2 since they're only doing one before Avengers. However, this movie won't cover the entirety of his involvement in the war so i think it would be possible to do a sequel that takes place during the time covered over the span of this movie. That sounds kind of weird though. I'm not sure how they would do a sequel in modern day because I'm not as familiar with his solo adventures. They could resurrect Red Skull or do something with his decendants I guess. Anyway, even if they do a really good sequel, this movie is pretty much THE Captain America story. There aren't any do-over for a while if they screw up.
WingPow
WingPow - 4/7/2010, 4:08 PM
Garrett Hedlund would've been a great Cap'

http://www.fusedfilm.com/2010/04/movieviral-news-cool-tron-legacy-encom-press-event-gets-interrupted-twice-helicopter-and-flynn-lives/

Follow that link and watch the 1st video of him. Watch this guy explode in hollywood.
mpk1988
mpk1988 - 4/7/2010, 4:35 PM
OMG.... this jus confirms my suspicions.. Hmmmm... very sad.. Y?? Y evans??
gorgeousgeeks
gorgeousgeeks - 4/7/2010, 4:35 PM
I'm a little disturbed that Marvel didn't even have him read. Now if it was Robert Downey Jr. for Iron Man, I could understand that because frankly, RDJ doesn't really have to act too hard considering some of his personal problems.

I'm not particularly happy with Evans. I've got faith in him, but I'm mostly relieved that it's not some other people.

I still think Jensen Ackles would have been so perfect for the role, but I knew there wasn't much of a chance of him doing it once they announced a 6th season of Supernatural which doesn't even excite me because this 5th season is kind of a big let down and has begun going way off the deep end.

I'm looking forward to Thor though. I'm waiting to be impressed with Captain America. I need to see a trailer or some images or something.
OverCross
OverCross - 4/7/2010, 5:44 PM
...........are you s***n' me?


Every new article makes Chris look more like a douche....
aztony1975
aztony1975 - 4/7/2010, 6:39 PM
This is going to turn out like Nicholas Cage was cast as superman. Hype hype hype...Shut down!! Denied!
mindform
mindform - 4/7/2010, 8:16 PM
I probably should be worried or something but I just keep laughing at all the videos/interviews from Wondercon.
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