Newcomer Atwell Lands Female Lead in Captain America
Posted on April 14th, 2010 at 7:54 pm by Helen Whitaker
Another British starlet is born… Actress Hayley Atwell has landed the lead role of Peggy Carter, the love interest of Captain America opposite actor, Chris Evans.
The news comes after Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures conducted an extensive casting search to fill the role.
Atwell, somewhat of an unknown is rumored to have clinched the coveted part over fellow Brit actresses Keira Knightley and Emily Blunt after a recent screen test in London.
While she might not be a household name (yet!), Atwell has been showing off her acting chops in various BBC productions for years. Atwell even worked alongside Knightley in BBC Films’ The Duchess.
Captain America is scheduled to film in England this summer.
Congratulations Hayley, Tinseltown welcomes you!
