Just hours before the new Marvel universe is set to launch its pride and joy in IRON MAN 2, it seemed right to post this weeks announcement of the Red Skull casting.
Hugo Weaving has been cast as the Red Skull in Marvel's 2011 release of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER.
Considering the mighty presence Weaving has brought to his characters in THE LORD OF THE RINGS, THE MATRIX, V FOR VENDETTA, and even THE WOLF(shit)MAN, this seems a huge step in the right direction for this film.
This movie also looks to expand even further on Marvel's new universe, by directly connecting to IRON MAN (how many of you saw the Captain's Shield on Tony Starks workbench?) and other films. Rumor has it Tony's father will also make a cameo.
CAPTAIN is slated for a 2011 release, with Chris Evans as the lead. It is being directed by Joe Johnston, whose credits include THE WOLFMAN, HIDALGO, JURASSIC PARK 3, and JUMANJI. The screenplay is primarily credited to Christopher Markus, who wrote the first three NARNIA films.
I didn't see Captain America's shield... was it on his work bench in his home or in the caves of Afghanistan?
ReplyDeleteIt was on his workbench.
ReplyDeleteYah I saw it, I thought you were talking about the first movie for some reason. That was a nice touch, there are so many super heroes to introduce still.
ReplyDeleteI was talking about the first movie. It's on his workbench in the background. It's a bit out of focus, but it's there.
ReplyDeletePut the cheeseburger down and look closer!