It’s been confirmed! Chris Evans has been cast as Steve Rogers aka Captain America for Joe Johnston’s directed, The First Avenger: Captain America. The role calls for a 7 picture deal. He would star in his own Captain America film and will also be involved in the awaiting epic, The Avengers with Robert Downey Jr. (Iron-Man), Edward Norton (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor). His character will also have cameos in additional Marvel films.
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