The third installment of "Captain America" has been confirmed to include a new franchise actor and it's none other than "Sherlock" star Martin Freeman.
"From his roles as Bilbo Baggins and Doctor Watson to Tim in 'The Office,' Martin's range from the dramatic to the comedic has consistently impressed us," said "Civil War" Producer Kevin Feige in the announcement made over Marvel's website. "We couldn't be more honored or excited to have such a talented actor join the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
The official confirmation continued to detail the accomplishments and acting credits of the actor which reads, "Celebrated for his roles in 'Sherlock,' Fargo,' the 'Hobbit' trilogy, and much more, Freeman has earned one Primetime Emmy® Award and one BAFTA Award, both for his portrayal of Doctor John Watson in 'Sherlock.' Martin has also been nominated for a Golden Globe® for his role of Lester Nygaard in 'Fargo', and nominated for a further two Emmy Awards and two BAFTA Awards. Most recently Martin has been seen hosting SNL and has filmed Tina Fey's untitled wartime black comedy."
Character Unknown
In true Marvel style, the details of the casting have been kept under wraps but Screen Rant has provided some ideas on who "The Hobbit" actor could play.
- Government Bureaucrat - Given that the film will be about the Superhero Registration Act (SRA), Freeman could be a government employee involved in the implementation of the superhero regulations.
- Character Ally - Could Freeman play the role of an ally of film villain Baron Zemo, played by Daniel Bruhl. On the flip side of things, it's also possible that the new franchise star could be in cahoots with Captain America, who is against the SRA or something entirely different.
"Captain America: Civil War" Movie Details
The highly anticipated sequel to the superhero flick is expected to feature the ultimate match up between Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and Captain America (Chris Evans). The next Cap film follows the recent hit "Avengers: Age of Ultron" which has already sold over $500 million worldwide.
The third installment is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, who oversaw the production of its predecessor, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." Other actors in the movie include Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and more.
"Captain America: Civil War" is set to hit theaters on May 6, 2016. No trailer or promo pictures for the movie has been released.
Stay tuned for more.
