Captain America: Civil War: Weaving & The Red Skull Chatter

Out on the stump for the Australian thriller "The MULE," actor Hugo Weaving was asked about potentially reprising the role of Red Skull which he played in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger".

In the past, Weaving has expressed no interest in playing the bad guy- something which hasn't really been an issue. Yet as time has gone on, rumors about the character returning in some way have gained traction

Asked about his potential return in either "Captain America: Civil War" or other Marvel films, Weaving told THR last week: "I have absolutely no idea. I haven't talked to anyone about it, so, yeah, we'll just have to wait and see. No idea at all."

He then set out to clarify those remarks this weekend, telling IAmRogue:

"You never know what might or might not happen. But my views have not really changed. I certainly have not had any conversations with anyone about that. No change at all on that landscape. I was talking to you about another Matrix, and I doubt that would happen. But there are always circumstances. Certain circumstances do change, and there is always a good reason to revisit or reinvestigate something. It may not be worth following, but it is always good to keep your options open and your mind open. Having said all of that, I have not really changed my opinion about not wanting to do another Captain America. It was fun to do. It was a very great thing to do in many ways, but I suppose my focus is more likely to be elsewhere, but who knows."

The 3rd Cap film will be an adaptation of the Captain America: Civil War storyline that sees Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) at odds with Captain America (Chris Evans) over the Superhero Registration Act - a law that forces anyone with superhuman abilities to reveal their identities to the U.S. government and agree to act as a police force for the authorities. Stark supports the program, Rogers does not because it threatens civil liberties. As a result Rogers and various others go on the run to avoid arrest. The life of Cap's girlfriend, Agent 13  (Revenge star Emily VanCamp), is torn apart as her superiors use her divided loyalties against her. Elsewhere, a new villain emerges; the Red Skull begins to make himself known; and The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) again comes face-to-face with Cap....

Badass Digest says that despite the presence of RDJ's in the film Stan's Winter Soldier is still a central figure in the action.

 Chadwick Boseman will also be playing Black Panther in the film before getting that solo flick all to himself. "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" co-star Frank Grillo is set to reprise his role as S.H.I.E.L.D; operative Brock Rumlow, who becomes the villain Crossbones. Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury and Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow are also due to return. Anthony Mackie is poised to reprise the role Harlem crime fighter Falcon The recent casting of Daniel Brühl in a villain role has led to speculation that he has taken over the role of Red Skull.

The adapted script comes from Cap vets Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely from which Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors Anthony and Joe Russo will call action.

Production on the next film is slated to begin next April in Atlanta, Georgia. The studio has targeted a May 6th 2016 release.