FROM SPLASH PAGE: Though he hasn’t seen a script yet, Matthew McConaughey seems to have changed his tune regarding a potential role in the “Captain America” film.
Late last year, McConaughey didn’t seem to know who “Captain America” was, much less have an interest in playing him, but repeated mentions of his name with that of the patriotic leader of The Avengers may have sent the “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” star to the back-issue bin.
For more on Matthew McConaughey and "Captain America," head over to SplashPage.MTV.com.
FROM SPLASH PAGE: Though his name is out of the running for Marvel’s “Thor” adaptation, Channing Tatum wouldn’t mind taking a shot at becoming Steve Rogers -- provided Will Smith doesn’t want the role.
After last year’s “Stop Loss”, three of Tatum’s next major roles feature him in various iterations of the US Military, including “Dear John”, “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra” and “Pinkville”. Could Tatum’s public perception as the homegrown American soldier extend to the Marvel Universe in Joe Johnston’s “The First Avenger: Captain America”?
“I would love to talk about it,” Tatum told MTV News, admitting that a few people have told him to go after the role, though nothing solid has happened on that front.
For more of Channing Tatum's thoughts on "The First Avenger: Captain America" casting, head over to SplashPage.MTV.com.
FROM SPLASH PAGE: After director Louis Leterrier hinted that the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, would be making a cameo appearance in this summer's "Incredible Hulk," the internet has been a'buzzin' with fans calling shenanigans after the Star Spangled Avenger never materialized in the theatrical release.
However, with the release of the new "Incredible Hulk" DVD, those who were hoping to see Cap make his cinematic debut (yes, debut -- we're just gonna forget about the original 1990 film) can finally catch a glimpse -- and the key word being "glimpse" -- of Cap and his mighty shield thanks to the new highly-touted alternate opening scene which takes place in the Arctic Circle, where a despondent Bruce Banner goes to kill himself having failed to come up with a cure for his curse.
Read more about the deleted Captain America cameo in "Incredible Hulk" (and see an image of Cap's "cameo") at SplashPage.MTV.com!
- Does Marvel want Leonardo DiCaprio to play Steve Rogers? Do you? "Titanic" star tops on list for Captain America, according to Latino Review. (Latino Review)
- Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes? Thesp rumored to be up for roles in "Holmes," "Dog Years," and "Travis McGee" in wake of "Iron Man’s" success. (EW)
- Alternative trailer, bogus news program pop up online in conjunction with "The Dark Knight." (/film)
- Legendary "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Empire Strikes Back" scribe Lawrence Kasdan reportedly writing "Robotech." (CHUD)
- Amanda Peet lands the female lead in Roland Emmerich’s "2012." (HR)
