The Duchess actress Hayley Atwell has won the female lead in upcoming superhero spectacular, The First Avenger: Captain America.
Hayley reportedly beat competition from fellow Brits Blunt, Keira Knightley and Alice Eve to play Peggy Carter in the comic book movie.
The actress will star opposite Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, while Gossip Girl actor Sebastian Stan will play sidekick James "Bucky" Barnes.
In comic lore, Peggy Carter not only dated Captain America but was an agent helping the French Resistance. She later became the aunt of Sharon Carter, Captain America's love in modern times.
The First Avenger: Captain America is due out in cinemas in July 2011.
Hayley reportedly beat competition from fellow Brits Blunt, Keira Knightley and Alice Eve to play Peggy Carter in the comic book movie.
The actress will star opposite Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, while Gossip Girl actor Sebastian Stan will play sidekick James "Bucky" Barnes.
In comic lore, Peggy Carter not only dated Captain America but was an agent helping the French Resistance. She later became the aunt of Sharon Carter, Captain America's love in modern times.
The First Avenger: Captain America is due out in cinemas in July 2011.
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