Earths Mightiest got an exclusive interview with director Joe Johnston of the new Captain America movie. In it he was asked what qualities Capt. America has and why Chris Evans was chosen to play. Points made include Evans will play the role from 98lbs. pre-captain stage all the way to beefy superhero. He “can’t divulge how” they’re going to do it, but that’s a small hint towards CGI. Also, Evans didn’t audition. Johnston saw his movies and was “championing” for him. Check out the quote:
Casting Captain America is really casting two roles…Steve Rogers before and after the transformation from 98 pound weakling to perfect physical specimen. I can’t divulge how we’re going to do it, but the performance will be Chris Evans from beginning to end. An actor playing Captain America has to embody that backstory and let it inform his understanding of his new self. One of the interesting aspects of the character is the effect that kind of total transformation would have on the his psyche. It gives the character more dimension and the actor playing him a wider range of interesting choices.
[Evans] came in to the art department to say hi, saw all the jaw-dropping art and designs on the wall and reacted the way I’d hoped he would. It was really his wonderful enthusiasm for everything he saw that cinched the deal. We have some of the best designers and illustrators in the industry working for us and the art is just incredible to wander through. He will bring the perfect balance of dramatic performance and physicality to the role.
Head to the link for the full interview.
Do you think Chris Evans is a good choice for Captain America?