Captain Britain

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Henry Cavill Responds To Marvel Rumors

Henry Cavill responds to the Marvel rumors of him possibly playing Captain Britain as the actor is asked if he would ever switch sides, from DC to the MCU. Previous rumors have offered that both Henry Cavill and Dwayne Johnson have wanted Marvel roles (Dwayne Johnson’s former wife and business partner manages Henry Cavill), so

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Henry Cavill Contacted Marvel Following Superman News (Rumor)

It’s claimed that Henry Cavill contacted Marvel following the Superman news in regards to the reboot from J.J. Abrams and Ta-Nehisi Coates. The rumor comes from scooper Daniel RPK, via Twitter, where it’s claimed, “Henry Cavill reportedly contacted Marvel after the Superman news.” Big things coming for Henry Cavill teased by Dany Garcia Interestingly enough,

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Marvel Gender Swaps Captain Britain; Fans Upset

In what comes as no surprise, Marvel Comics gender swaps another character, this time Captain Britain of Excalibur, as Psylocke takes the place of Brian Braddock, with fans taking to social media to voice their complaints. Marvel Comics also notes the new Excalibur team doesn’t share any members with the original team and says that

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Henry Cavill Is Captain Britain In Cool MCU Fan Art

With Henry Cavill rumored for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, check out cool fan art of the Superman actor as Captain Britain in the MCU. The fan art comes from apexform on Instagram who thinks Captain Britain is the perfect role for Cavill. “Henry Cavill as Captain Britain!!!! I think I may have found the perfect

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Captain Britain Test Footage Said To Be Fake

A Captain Britain movie from Marvel Studios has been rumored for the past year or so, and now what is claimed to be leaked test footage is being called a fake. A Redditor posted video claiming Captain Britain test footage was left on a hard drive and given to a Pinewood Studios assistant. The Redditor

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Captain Britain Movie Rumored Again

It’s once again being said that Marvel is developing a Captain Britain project of some kind, with this time said to be a movie. According to a supposed leaker, Marvel will be holding auditions for “Captain Britain and the Black Knight” in November and December over at Pinewood Studios in the UK. According to AICN,

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Orlando Bloom Wants To Be In The MCU

Orlando Bloom wouldn’t mind tackling the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While speaking with BBC radio, the actor known for Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean movies and WB’s Lord of the Rings films mentions that he does read Marvel comics and wouldn’t mind playing Captain Britain. “I do read [Marvel Comics] a little bit,” Bloom said. “Who’s the British one?

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Captain Britain TV Series Update: Sounds Like Just A Pitch

Earlier saw word that a Captain Britain TV series is in development at Marvel; however, now is sounds as if it’s more of an idea that is going to be pitched to Marvel than a sure bet.

Poster artist Ciara McAvoy tweeted away that a Captain Britain TV series is underway and that a sizzle reel is being created.

Now it’s learned that sizzle reel is being used to pitch a Captain Britain TV series to Marvel.

A producer on the project, Chris Lark, tweeted out some clarifications.

“Ladies & Gentlemen I’m here to confirm that I and my co-prod Eleni Larchanidou are working on a Highlight Reel for a TV series based on the Marvel Comics character #CaptainBritain for 2017. Right now we are in very early stages of development for this idea and working on things like the budget for this Reel to take to Marvel for 2017 with hopes of them helping us with the series. Thank you so much for your interest in #CaptainBritain and expect more.”

As we see from the above, the Captain Britain TV series is just an idea as of right now and one hoping for interest from Marvel.

Obviously, fingers crossed, that Marvel likes what they see and decides to pick up the series to order.

More news on the potential Captain Britain TV series is expected later this year or in 2017.

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Marvel Developing Captain Britain TV Series

Update: A producer on the project has clarifed that the Captain Britain TV series is an idea being taken to Marvel.

 

It’s learned Marvel is presently developing a Captain Britain TV series.

Award-winning Scottish poster artist Ciara McAvoy tweeted the news along with a mock-up of Captain Britain’s costume with word she is creating the promo poster, and that a sizzle reel is being developed. 

Producers are already on board the Captain Britain series as well with Chris Lark. 

The Captain Britain series looks to be a ways off as it’s said to expect an official announcement toward the end of this year or in 2017.

Ciara McAvoy has previously done illustrated work for Victor Frankenstein, X-Men and Star Wars

In the comics, Brian Braddock plays Captain Britain who is more or less an equivalent to Captain America with powers derived from magic via Merlyn. 

Captain Britain’s powers include superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, reflexes, senses, the ability to fly at supersonic speeds and enhanced perception.

It’s currently unknown if Captain Britain will go the Netflix route or possibly air on ABC.

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