Who is the ideal actor to play Captain America?

Out of all time, I'd say Redford of course.

A close second would be Brad Pitt back in his Fight Club days.

Okay, let me preface this by first saying I can see why he'd be a great pic, and secondly, acknowledging that my perspective is skewed because I'm highly political (Independent though) so I'm not looking to start an argument with anyone, I'm just expressing my view.

That said, I think there's a reason movie makers look for unknowns to occasionally carry a larger-than-life film. The reason is that even the most beloved actors tend to have baggage. With someone like Captain America, he is not only iconic, but also VERY CONSERVATIVE. He was frozen in time in an era where you stood up for your country no matter what, and there wasn't as much bi-partisan bullshit.

Therefore, I think you would need an actor whose presence is NOT associtaed with politics. Redford is somewhat political and liberal, which is fine, but I think it would be more benficial to have someone who is either non-political or conservative...preferably the former to avoid conflict.

It's not that I think that actors are not entitled to their opinions, it's that in our Jughead society, our fellow countrymen/lemmings would vote for the Moon if an actor or Oprah told them to do so, and I think it's tacky. I'd like to see entertainers entertain and leave politics at home.

My ideal would be Josh Hartnett. He's low-key actor who has played a military leader or hero on more than a few occasions. He could asthetically pass for the part and is about the right age.

Durkin, politics does not belong anywhere near a casting decision..AT ALL. Actors..act! They are not playing themselves they are portraying another fictional person. Thats all that matters. If some idiots fail to separate that when watching an actor, thats their problem, I don't think that should affect any casting decision..and it doesn't for the most part thank God.

Ror, allow me to rephrase-You're right politics have no place in casting. However, in America, entertainers are seldom content with merely entertaining. They force themselves into the political arena and Americans follow them like puppies. I just want to see someone portray Cap, Dem or Repub or WHATEVER...just so long as they're not some kind of pretentious loud-mouth who confuse themselves with politicians...you understand? I mean you're Irish, Bono is a great example, he does all the humanitarian work a guy can do, but he doesn't talk shit about people or tell his fans whom to vote for. You know what I mean?

I think 6of13's point is to an actor from any time. This would mean a YOUNG Robert Redford that would be free of some of the political baggage that an older actor can carry around.

Me, I vote for Steve McQueen to take on the role.

McQueen and Redford were to little...IMDB list them taller than they were...

I made an Avengers cast a few months ago using the "If every actor ever was 30 years old right now, who would be in the Avengers?" Redford was my pic for Cap also.

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@Darth Mulder...I guess you and Ror are right...it comes down to this: I just don't want to see Cap exploited. Maybe I'm the one exploiting him by bringing up politics and I acknowledge that and will be more conscious from now on. But it's just that this is the LAST great Marvel piece and I want to see it done right.

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I cast Redford because I believe he would a great Captain America, regardless of his politics.

I'm a Redford fan..especially in Jeremiah Johnson.


BUT, I like John Wayne, circa 1939(see "Stagecoach")He IS Cap......


Love Steve McQueen, but not as Cap(even tho Steve was a veteran, USMC) McQueen, the King of Cool, would have been perfect for an early portrayal of the Flash(either one really, Earth 1 or 2).



Or, Imagine this, it's 1959, there's a new comic that's doing really good called the Justice League of America .A major movie studio options it to be made into a feature film....who would play the members?




My pick for an often overlooked JLA character....Steve McQueen as SNAPPER CARR!!

In 1959 I think Steve would have been in his early 20's and not a huge star yet....


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