Source: Heat Vision

After many rumors of who might play the title role in The First Avenger: Captain America, it is now confirmed that Chris Evans (Fantastic Four, Sunshine) has been hired for the role!

Heat Vision also said that “the actor has not only accepted Marvel’s offer, first detailed on Friday, but that the dealmaking moved so fast it’s now all about dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.” Evans will apparently be signed on for up to three Captain America movies, The Avengers movies and also several other Marvel films. Marvelous!

Say what you will about the Fantastic Four films (I liked them), but I always though Chris Evans was great in those movies as Johnny Storm. I also enjoyed his role in Danny Boyle’s film Sunshine quite a bit. So judging from those two roles alone, I’d say he’s perfect to play Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America.

The First Avenger: Captain America is slated to be released in theaters nationwide July 22, 2011 and will be directed by Joe Johnston.