Chris Evans to play 'Captain America' - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety

Chris Evans to play 'Captain America' - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety: "Chris Evans will don the star-spangled superhero suit to play Captain America for Marvel Entertainment.

Evans accepted an offer made by the comicbook publisher late last week, beating out a number of thesps who test-screened for the high-profile role.

Deal, which Evans' reps are finalizing, calls for the actor to star in at least three 'Captain America' movies, starting with 'The First Avenger: Captain America,' which Marvel is set to invade theaters with on July 22, 2011. Paramount will distribute."