Categories: LocalMovie News

Even More “Captain America” Casting News; Channing Tatum Auditions?

I am beginning to think the studio is drawing this out as long as possible to gain more media exposure, and that they have picked someone weeks ago. Although, the lastest reports seem to indicated that Dear John’s Channing Tatum is the latest actor to throw his hat into the ring. He meets many of the criteria such as being American, strong build, heavy jaw. Although, he is another actor who is already tied up in a franchise with G.I. Joe. 

Some websites are reporting that Ryan Phillipe has tried out for the role as well, but I’d be surprised if he has a shot at the role. He’s a bit to old for the role now, and he doesn’t really have the right build to look like a super soldier. So currently we know that Garrett Hedlund, Mike Vogel, and maybe Channing Tatum are all in the running for this.

Also being cast is the role of Peggy, who is the female lead of the film. Kiera Knightley seems to be the front runner for the role, but also in consideration are Emily Blunt and Alice Eve.

We’ve done a lot of reporting on this in the past month. (Read our initial detailed casting report. ) Names have dropped out, and new ones have popped back in. The title role was the first one to start having casting rumors, but in that time they have already signed Hugo Weaving as the villain Red Skull. (Read the article here.)

Who else is just ready to see who they cast? Let us know what you think about the latest developments in the comments below.

Blake Fehl

Member of the St. Louis Film Critics Association. Co-Founder of Saint Brewis and Review St. Louis. Digital Strategist by day, film/beer/hockey fanatic by night.

View Comments

Recent Posts

Concert Photos: Joe Satriani and Steve Vai at The Factory

The Satch/Vai tour made a stop at a packed Factory on Tuesday evening. Photos by…

17 hours ago

Comedy Review: Nikki Glaser laughs it up at The Fox Theatre

STL’s own Nikki Glaser performed at the Fox Theatre Saturday night as a stop on…

3 days ago

Concert Photos: Greta Van Fleet rocks out at Chaifetz Arena

Rock band Greta Van Fleet played to a sold-out crowd at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday…

4 days ago

Concert Photos: Cypress Hill with Souls of Mischief and The Pharcyde at Uptown Theater

Legendary hip-hop group Cypress Hill made a stop at The Uptown Theater in Kansas City…

4 days ago

Concert Photos: Silversun Pickups with Rocket at The Hawthorn

The Silversun Pickups tour made a stop at The Hawthorn in St. Louis on April…

4 days ago

Concert Photos: Sum 41, The Interruptors and Joey Valence & Brae at The Factory

Sum 41 brought its 'Tour of the Setting Sum' Tour to The Factory on April…

7 days ago