Marvel has cast British actor Martin Freeman in an undisclosed role in the upcoming Captain America: Civil War.
"From his roles as Bilbo Baggins and Doctor Watson to Tim in 'The Office,' Martin's range from the dramatic to the comedic has consistently impressed us," said "Captain America: Civil War" Producer Kevin Feige. "We couldn't be more honored or excited to have such a talented actor join the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
Martin Freeman is of course most famous for his roles in BBC's Sherlock as Doctor Watson and Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit trilogy. Interestingly, this means that both Sherlock/Smaug and Watson/Bilbo actors now have a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Benedict Cumberbatch soon to star in Marvel's Doctor Strange. Could we see both the actors meet down the line, once Doctor Strange's character is introduced?
Directed by the Russo brothers, and starring Chris Evans as Captain America and Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Marvel's Captain America: Civil War will open in theatres on May 6, 2016.
Source: Marvel.com
"From his roles as Bilbo Baggins and Doctor Watson to Tim in 'The Office,' Martin's range from the dramatic to the comedic has consistently impressed us," said "Captain America: Civil War" Producer Kevin Feige. "We couldn't be more honored or excited to have such a talented actor join the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
Martin Freeman is of course most famous for his roles in BBC's Sherlock as Doctor Watson and Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit trilogy. Interestingly, this means that both Sherlock/Smaug and Watson/Bilbo actors now have a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Benedict Cumberbatch soon to star in Marvel's Doctor Strange. Could we see both the actors meet down the line, once Doctor Strange's character is introduced?
Directed by the Russo brothers, and starring Chris Evans as Captain America and Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Marvel's Captain America: Civil War will open in theatres on May 6, 2016.
Source: Marvel.com
