Joe Johnston to Direct Captain America movie

doug November 10, 2008 0

Best known for directing the movies the Rocketeer and October Sky, Joe Johnston has been picked to direct the First Avenger: Captain America movie for Marvel Studios. Movie buffs may also know that he’s the same guy who designed a number of vehicles for Star Wars and storyboarded the convoy chase scene for Raiders of the Lost Ark. There is currently no screenwriter, no script, and no actor cast to portray the star-spangled Avenger, but the film is on track for a May 6, 2011 release date.

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To get an idea of the geek I am, look at my chest. Nearly all of my t-shirts feature something from Star Wars, Lost, Venture Bros, Firefly, Back to the Future, or Marvel heroes. And, yes, they often have the San Diego Comic-Con logo on the sleeve. I need nicer clothes.