Chris Evans Confirmed for 'Captain America'

After much speculation, Marvel Studios has confirmed that 'Fantastic Four' actor Chris Evans will suit up as 'Captain America'. 

From Marvel Studios: "Marvel Studios has officially confirmed that Chris Evans will star as Captain America in the studio's highly anticipated movie THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA directed by Joe Johnston from a script penned by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely.

Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige will produce THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA. Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel, Stratton Leopold and Louis D'Esposito will executive produce. The film will be released in the US on July 22, 2011 and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America."

Chris Evans' film roles include 'Not Another Teen Movie', 'The Paper Boy', 'Fantastic Four', 'The Nanny Diaries', 'The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond', and 'Push'.