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More names are linked to the big role in "The First Avenger: Captain America". After Chris Pine was said to have been offered the part, it is "Gossip Girl" actor Chace Crawford and "The Office" star John Krasinski who are rumored being wanted by Marvel Studios to be the superhero, so Deadline Hollywood mentions.
The two still have to compete with other stars as Scott Porter of "Friday Night Lights", Mike Vogel of "Cloverfield" and Michael Cassidy of "Smallville" allegedly have also agreed to test deals with director Joe Johnston and the studio. Additionally, Garrett Hedlund of "Tron Legacy" is being considered to take the role but he has not made a test deal. Whoever being chosen to play Captain America, Deadline further reported, must sign for nine other options, including potential sequels to upcoming film.
Previously, Pine was said close to sign a deal to star in the film, »
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  More superhero news comes today in the shape of Captain America casting. Apparently Marvel have a six-man shortlist for the role of Steve Rogers aka Captain America. And top of that list seems to be John Krasinski, best known for his appearances in the Us The Office, and films like Away We Go, Dreamgirls and Jarhead. Also in the running are Scott Porter (Speed Racer, below), Mike Vogel (Cloverfield), Michael Cassidy (Smallville), Jensen Ackles (Supernatural) and Patrick Flueger (Brothers). Other names floating around are Gossip...
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- Josh Winning

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Hamilton, Ontario-born actor, comedian Jason Jones, currently a "Daily Show" TV 'correspondent' will play the lead in the ABC TV pilot "How to Be a Better American."
Jones will portray a father "...on a journey to be a better person..."

Jones has worked on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" since 2005.
Other "Daily Show" correspondents who have gone onto Us primetime include Steve Carell and Ed Helms ("The Office"), Rob Corddry, ("The Winner") and Rob Riggle ("Team Spitz")...


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- Michael Stevens

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