John Krasinski Closer To Becoming Captain America

John Krasinski Closer To Becoming Captain America

John Krasinski is one of the stars from the hit Show "The Office" and is getting even closer to nabbing the role that could propel him into action hero stardom ... Captain America! Can you really see him as Steve Rogers,? He better get himself in the gym and find a trainer that is for sure.

But according to FOX411 John has been in front of producers repeatedly since the start of the new year and since rumors began in February.

"John has read 4 times and is doing screen tests," our source tells us. "He has screen tested 2 times so far. It's very likely that he will be the new Captain America. He is a favorite among the key decision makers and has been asked to come back for more this week."

Another tidbit

"The big bosses are having him read with multiple actresses up for the female leads. They want to lock down the role and then they will narrow down everyone else."

"The First Avenger: Captain America" is slated to be released by Paramount on July 22, 2011.

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