UPDATE: Will Smith is Not Captain America? Well, thats what I heard!
UPDATE:
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AICN got word from multiple sources at Marvel That Derek Luke is full of shit. Will Smith will not be playing Captain America. Marvel never even considered him for the role. So there ya have it.
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Geeks everywhere went crazy when they saw Captain America's shield in the background of Iron Man. Then when they announced a Captain America movie was going to be developed geeks went ape shit! Then the casting rumors started flying all over the place like with Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt sporting the red, white and blue costume. I would have never thought of casting Will Smith in the role though. So when Derek Luke let this little nugget of information out, I was quite surprised. During an interview for 'Miracle at St. Anna' with MTV he said this:
"I heard they offered Will Smith ‘Captain America,'" said Luke, adding that the intriguing casting rumor "just shows you how times have changed."
You know when I think about Will Smith playing Captain America I can see it. I think he could pull it off. I wouldn't go as far to say he is perfect for the role, but, If they really decide to go the Will Smith route I'll stand behind it. He is the best choice that has been mentioned so far. If this casting rumor turns out to be true, I will be very surprised. As you know the Captain America we all grew up with was a white guy. I am curious what the response will be regarding this casting rumor. This wont be the first time Marvel has changed a character from white to black. Look at Nick Fury.
I guess if this is true or false information we will know soon enough.