Will Smith, From 'Hancock' to 'The First Avenger: Captain America'
' Miracle at St. Anna' star Derek Luke sparked speculation that Will Smith is being considered to star as the patriotic superhero.

UPDATE: Will Smith is Not Captain America? Well, thats what I heard!
AICN got word from multiple sources at Marvel That Derek Luke is full of shit. Will Smith Will not be playing Captain America. Marvel never even considered him for the role. So there ya have it. —————————————————— Geeks everywhere went crazy when they saw Captain America’s shield in the background of Iron Man. Then when they announced a Captain America movie was going to be developed geeks wen

Will Smith will rule as ‘Pharaoh’
Turns out Randall Wallace who wrote films such as ‘Bravehart’ and ‘We Were Soldiers’ is noq going to write a movie called ‘The Last Pharaoh’ a Columbia Picture fim for Will Smith to play Taharqa, the pharaoh who battled Assyrian invaders in ancient Egypt. Trades report: Smith, James Lassiter and Ken Stovitz Will produce for Overbrook Entertainment. Smith, who has long wanted to play the pharaoh, brought Wallace the Taharqa story. The film Will focus on his battles with

Will Smith is Captain America... Yeah Right!
MTV is reporting that Derek Luke is saying that he heard Will Smith was offered the role of Captain America in the upcoming Marvel Movie. Think about that for a second. That is like me saying my Bus Driver told my Son that Will Smith got offered the role in Captain America. If the fact that Captain America is a major superhero character and is WHITE is not enough to debunk it.. I dont know what is. Of course Nick Fury has been recast from white soldier to african am

Will Smith Is Not Captain America (Probably)
Ladies and gentlemen, you can put off the awkward self-examination of your racism for another day, as AICN talked to Marvel, and Marvel denies offering Smith the role of Captain America, or even talking to Smith. Shockingly, it may be true that Derek Luke—the actor we'd never heard of—is not the Hollywood know-it-all he might believe himself to be. At any rate, I'm proud to have done my part to pass this goofy rumor throughout the nerdernet. During the general freak-out yesterday, several TR commenter

EXCLUSIVE: Is Will Smith The New Captain America?
When Marvel announced that “Captain America” was making its way to the big-screen, fans everywhere began speculating who would be donning the famous red-white-and-blue tights. Nothing has been heard since, but during an MTV News interview regarding his role in “Miracle at St. Anna,” actor Derek Luke let slip that a very prominent - and surprising - face could be the star of Marvel Studios’ next blockbuster film. “I heard they offered Will Smith ‘Captain America,’” said Luke, adding that

Rumor: Will Smith Cast as Captain America?!
Stop the press! This just in - an enormous casting rumor for Captain America has just hit! Apparently Derek Luke, who stars in the upcoming Miracle at St. Anna, told MTV that "they offered Will Smith Captain America." You heard that right, apparently the latest superhero casting rumor to hit is that Will Smith is Captain America! This is very, very far from being official or confirmed, so just be sure you know that this is one big rumor, nothing more. It's such a big rumor, that I couldn't go without postin

/Filmcast Ep. 16 - Bangkok Dangerous (GUESTS: Vic Holtreman and Moriarty)
In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave, Devindra and Adam try to decide whether Ghostbusters 3 is a good idea, debate whether or not The Dark Knight should have been rated R, and assess the acting talent of Nicholas Cage in Bangkok Dangerous. Vic Holtreman joins us from Screenrant and Moriarty from AICN joins us to bitchslap rumors about Will Smith and Batman 3 into submission. Have any questions, comments, concerns, feedback, or praise? E-mail us at slashfilmcast@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at

SuperRumors: Batman and Captain America…
No big surprise, but the rumors have really been flying lately around casting of some superheroes and villains alike. One of the most shocking, and easily the least likely, is that Marvel was considering Will Smith as Captain America. First, this would be a terrible choice for the character, but would almost guarantee a huge box office… but, it appears Marvel has already killed this rumor stating that they’ve never even considered him, let alone actually offered him the role. Batman… yes,

Rumor: Will Smith Offered Captain America
Not much to go on, but during an interview with MTV, actor Derek Luke (Miracle at St. Anna) said that “[Marvel] offered Will Smith Captain America” and added that “it just shows you how times have changed.” Other actors recently rumored for the Marvel character include Matthew McConaughey (thankfully, not happening) and Brad Pitt (who’s also been mentioned for Thor). Entitled The First Avenger: Captain America and set for a May 6th, 2011 release—just weeks before The Ave

Was Will Smith Offered Captain America?
Just when you thought Marvel was trying to get a blue-eyed, blonde-haired muscle head to play Captain America in their upcoming live-action flick, MTV sneaks onto the scene with one whopper of a rumor. While speaking to Derek Luke about Miracle at St. Anna up in Toronto, the actor let slip that, as far as he knows, Will Smith was offered the part of Captain America. Bet you didn't see that one coming. Now keep in mind this is just a rumor right now -- and Luke could either have the wrong info or he could

Will Smith As Captain America?
From All-American bum to All-American superhero? Actor Derek Luke said to MTV that Will Smith might be in cast for a fresh (prince) take on Marvel's super soldier in the upcoming film, The First Avenger: Captain America. Luke, who stars in Spike Lee's latest join Miracle at St. Anna, said, "I heard they offered Will Smith ‘Captain America". He added that "how times have changed" in Smith's surprising casting rumor. Recently, Marvel decided to cast Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

Will Smith As Captain America?
Crap. I just did a spit-take all over my computer screen.

Will Smith Is The Last Pharaoh?
Starring as the Egyptian pharaoh who battled Assyrian invaders for Columbia.

Will Smith Captain America Rumor Debunked
Remember yesterday when Derek Luke was telling MTV that the role of Captain America was offered to Will Smith? Remember when we laughed and declared hogwash? Well Marvel also wonders where Derek Luke gets his info from. AICN is reporting; Multiple sources from MARVEL have confirmed that Derek Luke, of Spike Lee’s MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA, doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to Will Smith and CAPTAIN AMERICA. Marvel never offered the part, nor did they approach or entertain a

Will Smith puts on 'Pharaoh' hat
Front Page: Actor set for Columbia's 'Last' film -- "Braveheart" scribe Randall Wallace Will write "The Last Pharaoh," a Columbia drama crafted as a vehicle for Will Smith to play Taharqa, the pharaoh who battled Assyrian invaders in ancient Egypt.

Will Smith Taking 'The Last Pharaoh' Crown
'Braveheart' scribe, Randall Wallace, has been picked up to pen the war drama which is expected to be Will Smith's starring vehicle.

The Fresh Prince of - America?
MTV’s Splash Page is reporting a huge movie rumor that Marvel Studios has offered Will Smith the coveted role of Captain America. That bombshell fell from the lips of Miracle at St. Anna’s Derek Luke who called the rumor a sign that “times have changed.” The concept of a “Black Captain America” would surely rock the [...]

Captain Will Smith
Will Smith is reportedly being lined up to star in 'Captain America'.The 'Hancock' actor is the latest name in the frame for the title superhero role, following rumours Brad Pitt or Robert Downey Jr. were set to take the part in the remake. Comment on this Article 'Miracle At St. Anna' actor Derek Luke let the news slip in an interview, saying: "I heard they offered Will Smith 'Captain America'. It just shows you how times have changed."However, Marvel sources have denied the 'Men in Black' star is bei

Captain Will Smith
10 September 2008 - Will Smith is reportedly being lined up to star in 'Captain America'.

Big Willy is 'The Last Pharoah'
Will Smith Will stretch himself by starring in a historical action movie/drama about Taharqa, an Egypitian pharoah who fought Assyrian invaders.>>Real the whole article | on Screenrush - Monday 8 September 2008

Captain Will Smith
Will Smith is reportedly being lined up to star in 'Captain America'.The 'Hancock' actor is the latest name in the frame for the title superhero role, following rumours Brad Pitt or Robert Downey Jr. were set to take the part in the remake.'Miracle At St. Anna' actor Derek Luke let the news slip in an interview, saying: "I heard they offered Will Smith 'Captain America'. It just shows you how times have changed." Comment on this Article However, Marvel sources have denied the 'Men in Black' star is bei

Video: Will Smith performs Men in Black with Ukulele for German TV
"Now if you'll look directly at the end of this device..."

'The Women' premieres in L.A.
VPage: Will Smith, Meg Ryan, Alan Horn mingle at party -- Perhaps being surrounded by an all-female cast is what prompted helmer Diane English to compare Thursday's Westwood preem of "The Women" to giving birth.

Will Smith is the Fresh Pharaoh of Egypt
From the Fresh Prince of Bel-air to the Fresh Pharaoh of Egypt circa 677 B.C.? Most definitely. In today’s Hollywood, what Will Smith wants, Will Smith gets. Heck, if Will Smith says he eats babies for breakfast because it helps to keep his teeth shiny on camera, we’d all offer him our first born to feed on. Yes, Will Smith is that powerful all around the world. Or maybe just America. Okay, he’s pretty much just powerful in that small section of California where they make movies and what h