Jun 15, 2008 by The MovieWeb Team

Could Leonardo DiCaprio Be Captain America?

A new name has been added as being Marvel Studio's pick to play the title character in The First Avenger: Captain America - and that name is Leonardo diCaprio. That's right, according to Latino Review, diCaprio is currently at the head of Marvel's list to play Steve Rogers.

If that wasn't enough, apparently Marvel's second choice for the role is none other than Brad Pitt. Pitt's name has also been dropped for taking on Marvel's thunder-god, Thor.

Now, they are quick to point out that Marvel is extremely unlikely to confirm or deny this report until something is decided. Further, they point out that an offer has probably not even been made yet - simply that within the halls of Marvel Studios, diCaprio is the primary name being mentioned.

For more information on both The First Avenger: Captain America and Thor, keep reading MovieWeb and SuperheroFlix.

Captain America: The First Avenger was released July 22nd, 2011 and stars Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Cooper, Richard Armitage, Stanley Tucci. The film is directed by Joe Johnston.

Thor was released May 6th, 2011 and stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, Idris Elba. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh.


Sources: Latino Review

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  1. ultiman09

    To be Captain America, you gotta be built, tall and intimidating. Ed Norton and Robert Downey can pass as Bruce Banner and Tony Stark, But we're talking about a super soldier. Leonardo DiCaprio is a really good actor but for Captain America, I think we gotta go with how the comic books have him drawn up. He can't be slim or medium build and not all Arnold Schwarzeneggered either. My vote would go to Karl Urban. He played Vaako in The Chronicles of Riddick and &#201omer in The Lord of the Rings. I think he's seasoned enough to play the part. I like not so popular actors because you can concentrate on the character portayed and not the face of an actor whose always on the front page of US or People magazine. As far as Thor is concerned I would have to go with someone witty and not a dumb muscle bound bodybuilder. I pick Michael Fassbender, he played "Stelios" in the movie 300 (for those who don't know). Yes, the guy who said "we will fight in the shade". Let me know what you think. my email is gassy2018@comcast.net, I hope to hear your opinions.

    3 years agoby @ultiman09Flag

  2. DeadWolvPunStri

    If Triple H from WWE could act he would be the perfect pick to be Thor. He's plenty big enough and even looks just like Thor without even trying

    3 years agoby @deadwolvpunstriFlag

  3. jabinferno

    Aaron Eckhart has expressed interest in the role; he has the look, and vibe. Leo would probably make a good 'Ant Man'.

    3 years agoby @jabinfernoFlag

  4. P.A.C.K. '75

    Who cares about Cap... Who's gonna play Bucky!?!

    Seriously though, two thoughts:
    1. Leo would be fine as pre-super soldier Steve Rogers. But how the heck are they gonna bulk him up enough to be Cap.
    2. What about Michael Trucco from "Battlestar Galactica"?

    4 years agoby @apinneyFlag

  5. BAUER12

    Okay I have some stuff I would like to say: Leonardo DiCapio would NOT make a good Captain America.

    Captain America------They need to get Jensen Ackles for the Catpain. He's tough, he has great humor, an American acsent, about the right age, and has the face of a hero. Jensen Ackles is also great in Supernatural, and he can be great in Captain America. People just need to give him a chance. Viggo Mortensen for Red Skull. He is also a tough guy, great actor, and would be a great villain.

    Thor-------I have no idea who could be Thor, but I think the villain needs to be Loki. Loki should be played by Mathew Marsden. He has that personality, that could make him a trickster and a villain.

    Iron Man 2------Chow Yun Fat should be the Mandarin. He's a great actor. He is tough. He was awesome in Pirates. He would make the perfect villain. Also keep all the cast fom the last movie.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    So that's my cast for Thor and Captain America. Here is my whole cast from Captain America, Thor, Iron Man 2, and Avengers.

    Steve Rogers/Captain America- Jensen Ackles
    Red Skull- Viggo Mortensen

    Thor- I don't know
    Loki- Mathew Marsden

    Tony Stark/Iron Man- Robert Downey Jr.
    Jim Rhodes/War Machine- Terrence Howard
    Pepper Potts- Gwenith Paltrow
    The Mandarin- Chow Yun Fat

    Nick Fury- Samuel L. Jackson

    Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk- Ed Nortan
    Betty Ross- Liv Tyler

    4 years agoby @bauer12Flag

  6. The Kwisatz Haderach

    meh, captain america...give me a break......

    4 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag

  7. -comrade-

    Pitt would be an okay choice too, if he was really clean-cut looking. Sorry for the split post.

    4 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  8. -comrade-

    He's a great actor. I wished he had played Darth Vader instead of Gay-den Christensuck.

    4 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  9. Radimus-83

    thats the sh*t!! nice pic artkid!

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  10. artkid04

    i think so

    4 years agoby @artkid04Flag

  11. Garret

    Good Ol Leo, Not sure about that one now to be honest, That guy Simon Baker does seem to fit the image..

    4 years agoby @garretbyrneFlag

  12. T.Clark

    Then for ur own sanity, i won't bring up any more names ha

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  13. Radimus-83

    :) ,,,,,, just fed up of hearing the same sh*t over and over! Simon Baker, Brad Pitt or even Jason Lewis (you should really see this guy! he might just be the one)... we're never gonna agree!

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  14. T.Clark

    Aw, rad...that was just uncalled for :)

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  15. Diaigma

    Umm...no. This is Captain America...not Captain Gay. Might as well cast Mark Wahlberg if you plan to ruin the film from the get go. How about Henry Cavill instead? He'd make a good Steve Rogers. Even Brad Pitt is a better choice.

    4 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  16. Radimus-83

    i love the way alot of people say some-one new, an unknown. yet they haven't got a f*cking clue about wehat they wat! what are you expecting to find?....... the next Doulph Lungren?

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  17. testy27

    Bad Idea. I think they should get someone new. Unknown could do the franchise good.

    4 years agoby @testy27Flag

  18. Radimus-83

    rumour has it that andrew Ryan will be making his directorial debut with "Captain America: The Quest for oil"!

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  19. Nyfresh

    no one knows whos directing this movie???

    4 years agoby @leo16Flag

  20. Radimus-83

    HEY!!! artkid, i put Simon Baker's name forward from the beginning. not alot seemed to be interested, yet i think he's perfect for the role. not to well known, chiseled jaw line, blonde hair, in good shape and above all he's a good actor!

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  21. artkid04

    I don't know if I have said this already but What about Simon Baker for the role

    4 years agoby @artkid04Flag

  22. justinishulk

    i heard just a few days ago, Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier said that we might see a Captain America cameo in the upcoming film. Though, people who attended advanced screenings of The Incredible Hulk said Cap was nowhere to be found.

    Now, Leterrier 'fessed up to SOS Hollywood that the Captain America scene was actually cut from the final theatrical version because it was "was a very dark and strong scene" that was "considered to be too hard to young audiences to take." But Cap's cameo will surface somewhere on the Internet this week, as well as on the eventual DVD release.

    So do u have any idea who was Capt America in hulk movie? DiCaprio?

    4 years agoby @justinishulkFlag

  23. Radimus-83

    yeah i'll take this further Trav, for a start...... i'll tell your parents about all this naughty talk you use here on a regular basis! :)

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  24. monkey03

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... I'd choose someone unknown for the role. Not because i don't like current actor but because of the fact that there's NOBODY in shape, to put on Roger's suit... So i hope they make a good desicion to make a good Cap movie.

    4 years agoby @monkey03Flag

  25. CDT1013

    All rumors, besides Leo can do better, and has.

    4 years agoby @jmt1000000Flag

  26. Marcusx

    lwo is one of my favorite actors. but this is in fact a rumor. it wont happen. thor and capn will be played by nobody actors. bet money on it.

    4 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  27. Splatter2010

    No, no, no..... MV didn't mean Pitt was dropped from being considered for Thor.... it says his name was dropped (in this context meaning "mentioned") for taking on the role of Thor, as in "name dropping." Read carefully folks. Doesn't mean he was dropped, but rather still under consideration for the role of Thor.

    4 years agoby @mindscapeFlag

  28. T.Clark

    Leo would make a sh*tty captain america. Endo discussiono...unless u wanna take this further tom :)

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  29. Flrep07

    *Thor has blonde.. hair.

    4 years agoby @flrep07Flag

  30. Flrep07

    LMAO!!! wow radimus. I think diCaprio will turn down the role because he is more into Oscar winning sh*tty roles (except for the Departed). but in any way, i agree with Travis. Leo will probably turn down the role. As for Thor, i dont think Karl Urban will be a good choice. He is not tall or strong enough to play Thor and Thor has blonde. In the LOTR, he had this really shiny blonde hair that only elfs like Legolas can pull off.

    4 years agoby @flrep07Flag

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