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Dominic Cooper joining Captain America?


25 May 2010

Dominic Cooper, who has starred in 'Mamma Mia!' and 'An Education' and will be seen in 'Tamara Drewe' alongside Gemma Arterton is reportedly in talks to be Howard Stark in the Joe Johnson directed 'Captain America: The First Avenger'.

As revealed to an even wider audience in the two 'Iron Man' films, Tony Stark’s dad, Howard, had a crucial role to play in helping to found the S.H.I.E.L.D team back around the time of World War Two. So it should be no surprise to learn that he’ll crop up in 'Captain America: The First Avenger' in a younger incarnation than the one who helped his son out via the magic of convenient film reel.

'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau confirmed that Howard Stark will be in "Captain America," stating: "Yeah, because he was around then. 'Captain America' takes place during World War II. Howard Stark was starting out during that time, and he was involved with the war effort, much like Howard Hughes."

This isn't the first time Cooper has been approached by Marvel, back in October, he was to play Fandral in "Thor." The role ended up going to Stuart Townsend, who then quit and was replaced by Joshua Dallas.

If he has joined – and he’s certainly a great choice with an air of the Downey Jrs about him – he’ll be working with a cast that already includes Chris Evans as the titular hero, Hugo Weaving, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell and Toby Jones. Joe Johnston starts shooting the thing next month in the UK.

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