Whilst scouring the internet for some Captain America casting news I came across the following image from the premiere of The Wolfman directed by Joe Johnston who’s next project will be the much anticipated comic book movie, The First Avenger: Captain America:
Featured in the picture is Ryan McPartlin (alongside his wife) who linked himself to the role of the star spangled Avenger just a few days before the photograph was taken (February 9th), "The one thing I can't stand are these actors that are twittering about auditioning for Captain America. It's really tacky. With that said, it is in the casting process and like many other actors, I read for it, so we'll wait and see what happens.”
I believe that this points to McPartlin having been cast as Captain America. It seems odd to me that an actor linked to the starring role of Johnston’s next movie was also invited to the premier of his next one. Why would a relative unknown from Chuck be there? Sure there were plenty of other actors there that had nothing to do with The Wolfman but none linked to Captain America as McPartlin has been!
Still think my theory is a little flimsy? Well, this isn’t the first time that something like this has happened! Both Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto attended the premiere of JJ Abrams' produced Cloverfield, right around the same time they were then cast in Star Trek also directed by Abrams! Anyway, that’s my take on the whole thing! Sure, it could be one big coincidence but I’d still like to know what you guys think!
-JoshW
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