Is Ryan McPartlin the best choice to play Captain America?

Is Ryan McPartlin the best choice to play Captain America?

Forget Jensen Ackles, Jason Lewis and Sam Worthington - I may have found the perfect actor to play the star spangled Avenger!

Editorial Opinion
By JoshWilding - Dec 04, 2009 12:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic
Source: Josh Wilding

Right now a lot of you may be asking yourselves, "Who the hell is this guy?" He's best known for his role in Chuck where he plays Devon "Captain Awesome" Woodcomb and the moment I saw him in the show I knew the guy would make an excellent Captain America!

He's the right height (6'3) and build for Captain America and in my opinion, he sure looks the part! As well as that (and I know this sounds a little odd) he actually has the voice that I actually imagine Steve Rogers having! If you look through his mainly comedic lines in Chuck and listen carefully you'll hear a voice that you can easily imagine shouting, "Avengers Assemble!"

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He may in fact be exactly what Marvel are looking for. McPartlin is relatively unknown and doesnt have any other roles in his past that his take on Cap would be compared to!

There's also a good chance that Marvel already have their eye on him. They must have checked out Chuck when Zachary Levi was being considered for Fandral and McPartlin has a superhero past to some extent - he narrowly missed out on playing Superman after auditioning for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in Superman Returns!

As I've only seen him in Chuck I couldnt tell you what he's been like in the variety of other TV shows he's been in but I can say that from what I've seen so far I'm impressed! Though he excels at comedy, his more dramatic scenes have been top notch and I dont find it at all difficult to see him as The First Avenger: Captain America!

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Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think in the usual place!

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StrangerX
StrangerX - 12/4/2009, 12:23 PM
Not bad. Right now I will take anyone just give me someone for Cap already
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/4/2009, 12:34 PM
Oh god, i knew i shouldn't of told you about CHUCK lol!!!

; D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/4/2009, 12:37 PM
Yep i can see him as CAP!!!

Ackles for HAWKEYE!! ; D
DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 12/4/2009, 12:53 PM
Its about time someone else noticed him.
Ryan has been on my top list for months now.


TheLivingWeapon
TheLivingWeapon - 12/4/2009, 12:54 PM
well finaly a cast that doesnt include the blatently obvious

Sam Worthless-ton? he'll be a good casting choice for a captain america jock strap
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 12/4/2009, 12:55 PM
I think this dude could work!
DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 12/4/2009, 1:00 PM
Also I read in an interview with someone form marvel, and they said they the were eying him, even though he had already been in a super hero film called, Super Capers. Since it was a low-budget film, I doubt it'll matter though
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/4/2009, 1:11 PM
Super Capers ive heard of that @ FRESHMAN!!

But its impossible to find!

Ive noticed RYAN too but didn't think he's a big enough star for CAP unless MARVEL go the unknownish route, an id say cool!

Oh and JASON LEWIS! : D

LivingWeapon u mean ackles for caps jock strap!! ; D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/4/2009, 1:39 PM


; )
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/4/2009, 1:47 PM
StrangemannX09: I know exactly what you mean - I'm desperate for any sort of Captain America news!

LEE: LMAO, you should be glad - it means I wont always be talking about Jensen Ackles, lol! :D Seriously though, if they are going to go for an unknown (maybe for the best?) then I think this guy is THE best choice! And wow, that picture you just posted is amazing! Im saving that, lol!

MarvelFreshman: Wow, great minds think alike huh? :) I hadnt heard that about him though, I hope they have noticed him! I'll have to try and find that movie online!

TheLivingWeapon: Haha, hilarious dude!

ecksmanfan: Yeah, I really think he could! I've supported Jensen Ackles for a loooong time (and still do) but looking at things from less of a fanboy point of view makes me think that this guy would not only be a good `choice but a likely one as well!
BlackCat1
BlackCat1 - 12/4/2009, 1:52 PM
Chris Pine for Hawkeye and yeah that guys hot he looks like a good Cap, Im going 2 check out Chuck to see him in action
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/4/2009, 2:12 PM
JOSH @ Cool man!! And your right if MARVEL does go the Unknown route he's our boy!!

Hey snap i saved your PICS too dude! ; D

BLACKCAT @ I bet you will lol!! :P
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 12/4/2009, 2:20 PM
I have never seen this guy act, but he sure has the look. I have come to the conclusion though, that Marvel is going to go with CGI for Cap because they can't find the perfect man.
Phinehas
Phinehas - 12/4/2009, 2:24 PM
Josh, Ive thought the same thing! I just didn't want to be inundated with Ackles and Lewis spam blown up my nose! I'm careful with my fan casts now, especially around LEEE.
hippopotamusprime
hippopotamusprime - 12/4/2009, 2:52 PM
Super capers is available on netflix instant, i believe.
Talontd
Talontd - 12/4/2009, 2:56 PM
I didn't think he was built enough, but he's a bigger dude than i thought. And wuddya know, he's an Abercrombie model.....LEEE must be in heaven! ;-)

Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 12/4/2009, 3:03 PM
I still think Michael Shanks should play Cap, he was awsome in Burn Notice.


ManOfIron
ManOfIron - 12/4/2009, 3:05 PM
i still think Ben McKensie should be cap
hippopotamusprime
hippopotamusprime - 12/4/2009, 3:05 PM
Super capers is available on netflix instant, i believe.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 12/4/2009, 3:07 PM
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 12/4/2009, 3:19 PM
He certainly looks the part..but I don't watch Chuck sooo, can't comment further. I still think cap should be someone a little better known, and have some big movie experience.
greenlanternsector2814
greenlanternsector2814 - 12/4/2009, 4:58 PM
thank you. I've been promoting this guy to play cap for 8 months now.

http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/GreenLanternSector2814/news/?a=6930

himynameiszach
himynameiszach - 12/4/2009, 6:24 PM
your retarded this dude is a totaly never heard of actor. this is a total ameture fan cast and [frick] you you stupid ass motha [frick]er who doesnt know a good movie if it bit you in your 3 inch flacid penis. pick a [frick]in realy actor with real things that are gonna be in the movie. you can hear him yelling avengers assemble? who gives a [frick] you jack ass
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 12/4/2009, 6:32 PM
him---- You should have that condition checked out man.
SHHH
SHHH - 12/4/2009, 6:40 PM
What Hawksblueyes said.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 12/4/2009, 6:40 PM
We have a winner for biggest c#nt!..I mean Troll:)

Hey Zach, ;););)
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 12/4/2009, 6:45 PM
@ Himynameiszach: Great name. Now STFU!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/4/2009, 6:49 PM
Thanks for your comments guys!

ROR: I get your point completely and I think Marvel will more than likely find someone with at least some big movie experience...if they dont - this guy is perfect IMO! :)

himynameiszach: Wow, so what was it? Your mummy didnt love you enough or he loved you too much? You have serious issues man. I'm tempted to delete your comment but I dont want to deprive the users of CBM the chance to see the ramblings of a real life retard!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 12/4/2009, 6:54 PM
Theres an old saying in the south about people like zach. Your ass leaks buttermilk.
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 12/4/2009, 7:24 PM
Never heard of him but he is tall, handsome, and very blonde. I wish i could catch a snippet of video or something somewhere so that I could hear the voice.

I was telling my wife just yesterday that whoever they get for the part needs a BOOMIN voice. Something he can use on the battlefield to rattle people's teeth and inspire the men to fight with all their might. Voice is very important on this one.. if he has than nasally whine still in his voice like Leo, it's not gonna work.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/4/2009, 7:46 PM
DarthMulder: Here he is talking at Comic-Con! :)

ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 12/4/2009, 9:33 PM
Of all the suggestions I've heard, I think this might be the best. He both looks and sounds the part.

I just want them to pick somebody! I'm getting bugged by this! I do have faith that they will choose the right person...hopefully.
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 12/4/2009, 9:45 PM
yep.. he has a great voice. Good choice Josh!!

He needs to bulk up some, but I could definitely see it
himynameiszach
himynameiszach - 12/5/2009, 12:33 AM
my mummy is dead but ya dats about it! ;)
im gonna laugh my ass off if i get an award for biggest douche bag!
himynameiszach
himynameiszach - 12/5/2009, 12:36 AM
im from boston motha fuzuckers.
so ya i pretty much am an asshole.
sorry if i made you cry josh. ill buy a shirt from ambrocrobie
himynameiszach
himynameiszach - 12/5/2009, 12:42 AM
know offence Hawksblueyes but that picture of that actor you want to play cap. looks like he is like either shit his pants and is trying to hide it or he is gonna rape me.
contrast
contrast - 12/5/2009, 2:21 AM
Hey! Supermike's finally back!

Anyway...I could really see (and as you pointed out, hear) this guy as Cap
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 12/5/2009, 6:01 AM
himynameiszach------It can't be called rape if you are a willing participant, ya goofball.


josh----This guy does have the look and he definately has the voice. I wouldn't be dissappointed at all with him if he has the chops.
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 12/5/2009, 10:00 AM
@ contrast: I disagree. This dink is a lot worse than Supermike. But in the sense that we may have a new troll, you may be correct
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