the buzz log

Hollywood isn't known for its originality, but every once in a while the wizards of Tinseltown make an inspired casting decision. In the past we've been surprised by Heath Ledger as the Joker and Robert Downey Jr. as Ironman. Now, we raise our eyebrows (in a good way) at the thought of Will Smith playing Captain America.

Word 'round the Buzz is that the artist formerly known as the Fresh Prince may lend his star power to one of Marvel's biggest superheroes. As soon as the rumors hit (which are yet to be confirmed, by the way), we noticed a slew of blogs weigh in on the possibility.

GetTheBigPicture.net writes that while the rumor is probably false, there's nobody more qualified to play ol' Cap than Mr. Smith. After all, he's the biggest star in the world, bar none. Additionally, GetTheBigPicture writes that Marvel has already proven itself willing to cast African-Americans as characters that were originally white (see: Michael Clarke Duncan in "Daredevil").

Still, not all the bloggers are believers. Ain't It Cool News reports that the Will Smith rumors have already been debunked by Marvel and the person who leaked them, actor Derek Luke, was clearly misinformed. But as io9 points out, sometimes the sources are wrong about the rumors being wrong. Right?