First Avenger Plot Revealed
The boys over Film School Rejects discovered the plot to The First Avenger: Captain America which was printed in the latest issue of Production Weekly, an industry trade publication.
“Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, he was rejected. Overhearing the boy’s earnest plea, General Chester Phillips offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment… Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the ‘Super-Soldier Serum’ and bombarded by ‘vita-rays.’ Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human. Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program. Three months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and leader of the Avengers.”
The film is written by Hawk Ostby (Iron Man) and Zak Penn (The Incredible Hulk) clearly inspired by the first Captain America story by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby back in 1940. No director or cast has been announced but Marvel and Paramount Pictures recently reconfirmed that the movie will open May 6th 2011.
Wow, where did they ever find that plot?Great investigative reporting, industry trades!
Great article!Small nitpick, though: If Steve Rogers was born during the Great Depression (begun October 1929) he couldn't be any older than 15 if he fights in World War II. That would barely qualify him to be Bucky, let alone Cap.
not sure which one followed the other, but the "found" article is almost word for word the synopsis of the comic itsef from marveldirectory.com (which has been around awhile). Sounds like someone has discovered the plot to (gasp) a comic book that came out decades ago. I feel like John Judy's comment may have been a tad sarcastic…or at least I hope so.
Captain America….tremendous, great sounding plot…… I cant wait. I'm a super hero fanatic and couldnt get bored watching new movies with new characters being released!p.s Mark Wahlberg as Captain America….that would be my pick…..& if they are definately doing the Thor movie, I think they should bring Arnie back to hollywood……it would need to be somebody big.