Krasinski to play Captain America?
  • John Krasinski is hoping to don tights and suit up as Captain America after reportedly signing up to audition for the superhero role.

    The actor, who stars in the U.S. version of The Office, has reportedly joined Brothers star Patrick Flueger, Cloverfield's Mike Vogel, Smallville actor Michael Cassidy, Friday Night Lights star Scott Porter and others in the testing stage for the upcoming action film.

    Gossip Girl hunk Chace Crawford has also been linked to the role, although he's yet to confirm his commitment to the audition process, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

    Hopefuls will try to win over casting directors within the next two weeks, when they will meet in Manhattan Beach, California. It's also reported the role could go to an unknown.

    The First Avenger: Captain America is expected to be released in July 2011.


I'm betting no. Krasinski strikes me as a guy who wants to be an "indy" actor.