Captain Will Smith

Wednesday 10th September 2008 - 13:30:05

Will Smith is reportedly being lined up to star in 'Captain America'.The 'Hancock' actor is the latest name in the frame for the title superhero role, following rumours Brad Pitt or Robert Downey Jr. were set to take the part in the remake.'Miracle At St. Anna' actor Derek Luke let the news slip in an interview, saying: "I heard they offered Will Smith 'Captain America'. It just shows you how times have changed."However, Marvel sources have denied the 'Men in Black' star is being considered for the part.Will's next role will be in 'The Last Pharoah'.The star - who is also producing the film through his company Overbrook Entertainment - will play Taharqa, the king who defeated an army attempting to take over ancient Egypt.39-year-old Will is reportedly fulfilling a long-held ambition by taking on the role and is said to have personally asked 'Braveheart' writer Randall Wallace to pen the script.