Captain Candidates

The Heat Vision Blog and Deadline Hollywood reports there are six actors (mostly from TV) on the shortlist for the lead in The First Avenger: Captain America.--John Krasinski Michael Cassidy, Patrick Flueger. Scott Porter, Mike Vogel , and Chace Crawford.

Left to right, top to bottom: Crawford, Krasinski, Porter, Vogel, Cassidy, Flueger, Hedlund and Buckley

Garrett Hedlund (Tron Legacy) was also under consideration, but so far has been unable to make a test deal as had Jensen Ackles.

The actors are now on 30-day holds during the testing process. Chris Pine was rumored for the role a few weeks ago as well

Krasinski from the The Office TV show?? Really??

Porter gets my first vote Vogel is my #2, Crawford, rounds out my top tier

Joe Johnston is directing the super hero pic with a planned release date of July 22, 2011.

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