Stan Lee: 'Smith could be black Captain'
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Stan Lee has commented that
Will Smith could be in the frame to play Captain America.
The comics creator stated that a movie based on the character, to be released in 2011, could feature the actor.
He told Moviefone: "I would love us to do something with
Will Smith. It would be a real leap to make Captain America black... then again, I don't know."
Lee added that such a casting may be down to who makes it to the White House in November, as a Barack Obama victory could affect Hollywood.
"It might be a really smart thing. If Barack Obama becomes President who knows... suddenly a lot of our characters
Will be black," he said.
Earlier this year, it was reported that Leonardo DiCaprio was the top choice among Marvel executives to play Captain America.
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London, Sep 27 (IANS) Comic book creator Stan Lee wants actor Will Smith to be the first black Captain America if Barack Obama wins the presidential elections.According to contactmusic.com, a movie based on the comic book hero Will be made by 2011 and actor Matthew McConaughey is being linked with the role. But Lee has hinted that the lead could go to Smith if Obama becomes the first black president.
Lee said: “I would love us to do something with Will Smith. It would be a real leap to make Captain
Will Smith To Play Captain America?
Stan Lee, wants to make Will Smith the first black Captain America, if Barack Obama wins the presidential election.
A Hollywood version of the Marvel Comic could be coming out in 2011 and while Matthew McConaughey has been tipped for the role, Lee has also hinted at Smith.
He told Moviefone,
"I would ...
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Comic book creator Stan Lee wants to make Will Smith the first black Captain America - if Barack Obama wins the presidential election. A movie version of the Marvel graphic novel is being planned for 2011.
Matthew McConaughey's name has been linked with the role - but Lee hints it could go to Smith, if Obama becomes the first black president.
Lee tells Moviefone, "I would love us to do something with Will Smith. It would be a real leap to make Captain America black... then again, I don't know. It migh
Stan Lee wants to make Will Smith a black Captain America
Comic book creator Stan Lee wants to make Will Smith the first black Captain America - if Barack Obama wins the presidential election.
Stan Lee wants to make Will Smith a black Captain America
Comic book creator Stan Lee wants to make Will Smith the first black CAPTAIN AMERICA - if Barack Obama wins the presidential election.
Stan Lee Wants To Make Will Smith A Black Captain America
Comic book creator Stan Lee wants to make Will Smith the first black CAPTAIN AMERICA - if Barack Obama wins the presidential election.
A movie version of the Marvel graphic novel is being planned for 2011.
Matthew McConaughey's name has been linked with the role - but Lee hints it could go to Smith, if Obama becomes the first black president.
Lee tells Moviefone, "I would love us to do something with Will Smith. It would be a real leap to make Captain America black... then again, I don't know. It m
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