While the anticipation over who will get the lead role of Steve Rogers in Captain America continues to generate a great deal of speculation, Marvel is in final talks with an actor that will take on the role of film's villain. Hugo Weaving (Matrix and Lord of the Rings trilogies) is expected to sign on to play Red Skull. Hitler gave Johann Schmidt a unique uniform with a grotesque red skull mask and he emerged as the Red Skull. His role was the embodiment of Nazi intimidation, while Hitler co...

Earlier this month I wrote about the rumors surrounding the casting for the lead role in Captain America. At the time there had been some talk about Chris Pine (Star Trek) as well as TV actors including Ryan McPartlin (Chuck) and Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill). Now comes a list of seven actors that are reportedly on the short list for the coveted role. The rumored names? John Krasinski (The Office), Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights), Chase Crawford (Gossip Girl), Patrick Flueger (The ...

With director Joe Johnston now completely freed up with the release of The Wolfman the current focus for Captain America appears to be on the casting which should be completed in the coming weeks. The movie is expected to begin shooting in June so the decisions are going to be made very soon. Because of that media outlets are doing everything they can to try and get a scoop. Johnston has previously described the desire to give the lead role to an unknown actor and one that should be in his ...