Whatever else Captain America: The First Avenger will be, it’s going to be well cast. The latest addition to the gang is Stanley Tucci, who will play Dr. Erskine, the guy who created the Super Soldier Serum that gives Steve Rogers his perfect body.
It’s not a role with much franchise opportunity, as Erskine is immediately killed by a Nazi spy after pumping Steve up, but it’s probably a key part in the first act of the film, and Tucci will be great. I really like most of the casting in Captain America so far, with Chris Evans, Neal McDonough, Toby Jones, Tommy Lee Jones and Hugo Weaving just the folks they’ve announced to date. That’s a powerhouse cast, so I’m hoping they have a powerhouse script from which to work.
The only bummer about Tucci playing Erskine is that it takes him out of the running for other Marvel Movieverse roles. I can think of a couple of villains who would be great if they were Tucci-fied.
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whoops press publish too soon — anyway, this is good news. and yes, the cast is nice — Marvel is doing a great job, specially when it comes to casting supporting characters..
Being the Human Torch hasn't stopped Evans from being Captain America – why couldn't Tucci stroll back in?
Well if Chris Evans can play Human Torch and Cap, I'm sure there is hope left for Tucci to reemerge elsewhere.
Wow, inspired casting decision.
…. the FF films aren't being considered in this line of films, which is why Evans can do Cpt. Am.
Tucci could become involved in a superhero film other than these but most likely not anything Marvel.
Anyone else think Stan the man would make a good Lex Luthor?
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Holy GOD! He would be FANtastic as Lex!
Tucci would make a great Watcher from the Marvel Universe
"Tucci-fied" my new favorite word.
FOX movies don't count.
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