21 Perfect Superhero Movie Casting Choices That Nailed Their Characters

10. Chris Evans As Captain America - Marvel Cinematic Universe

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If there's anything I have to admit right now, it's that I was initially sceptical of Chris Evans' casting as Steve Rogers.Back in 2010 this hesitation wouldn't have been totally unfounded, however.

Evans had not only one bad comic book movie to his name, but two, and whilst he wasn't exactly the sole causal agent for them failing, his performance as Johnny Storm wasn't anything to write home about. He had the charisma, but that role - much like the Fantastic Four films themselves - amounted to little more than a clichéd archetype from the early 2000s.

Certainly unbefitting of a talent such as Evans.Captain America on the other hand epitomises all of the actor's greatest talents, bringing life to the most nuanced character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far. That's no small feet considering the amazing range of talent on display in Marvel right now, but it just goes to illustrate just how well Evans gets the star-spangled man with a plan.

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