I love how people assume John is either not American because he lives and works in the UK, or that he isn't Scottish because he's got an American accent. He's Scottish by birth, American by law. How? He immigrated here as a kid when his father's company transferred him to the States. The accent is something he cultivated as a survival thing as a kid because other kids made fun and bullied him as a result of his Scottish accent. He's then made his name w/ the American accent.

As for the role of Captain America, well, even if he's offered the role, will he be able to fit it into his oh so busy schedule? THAT will be the key to him playing it. Oh, and as for the whole Harry Potter comment, well, not many non-British actors can pull off the accents based on where it all takes place. I know of a few who can though. You might know them already: James Marsters and Alexis Denisof.

And as for the hair color? Take a look at clips or photos of him in 'The Producers'. He's platinum blonde in the film. Oh, and btw, the man is 41. How old does Captain America have to be?

Will Smith would have been a better choice in my opinion. But, we'll see.....

andrew, **** off

i wouldnt care whether it was will smith, jackie chan or john barrowman playing captain america. as long as they acted the role well, and im sure that any other non-prejudiced person would agree with me.

now can you take your idiotic ideals and leave?

Will Smith WOULD make an excellent Capt. America, how small minded of you to think otherwise. He is one of our generation's finest actors and musicians. He's the whole package. If the director follows a Sweeney Todd like format (a kinda dark musical) this move will have potential.

Personally, I think Nathan Fillion, the guy from Firefly, would be a good Cap. Doesn't matter to me though. As long as the guy playing cap doesn't reek of douchebag and the film is set entirely during WW2, I'm there.