10 Actors Auditioned to Play Captain America Before Chris Evans, Including a 'Twilight' Star & an Actor Who had to Apologize to the Casting Director
Chris Evans was so well cast as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that it seemed like he was simply playing himself while saving the day.
The actor brought Steve Rogers to life on the big screen starting in 2011 with Captain America: The First Avenger. He seemingly bowed out almost a decade later with Avengers: Endgame.
It’s been years since he last picked up the shield, but he’ll always be our Cap. However, there were so many other actors who also wanted a chance to suit up and save the day. They all put up a good fight for it, too!
While he is now synonymous with the part, Chris initially turned it down. Who might have picked up the shield if he never agreed to lead the Avengers? We did some digging and rounded up 10 other actors who auditioned for the opportunity.
Interestingly, some of them...
The actor brought Steve Rogers to life on the big screen starting in 2011 with Captain America: The First Avenger. He seemingly bowed out almost a decade later with Avengers: Endgame.
It’s been years since he last picked up the shield, but he’ll always be our Cap. However, there were so many other actors who also wanted a chance to suit up and save the day. They all put up a good fight for it, too!
While he is now synonymous with the part, Chris initially turned it down. Who might have picked up the shield if he never agreed to lead the Avengers? We did some digging and rounded up 10 other actors who auditioned for the opportunity.
Interestingly, some of them...
- 3/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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