Best known for their comedic roots, the directing duo (pictured above) have maneuvered shows like Arrested Development and Community to cult-following status, but the two lack familiarity with the action-adventure genre.
So is Cap's next feature in need of some humor, perhaps because Joss Whedon's wit worked so well in The Avengers?
"It definitely is," says Anthony at the Television Critics Association Press Tour. "I mean, we're trying to grow him as a character, and certainly he's come a long way.
"But part of the appeal of these movies is the ensemble," he said in another hint at the influence of The Avengers. "Captain America isn't the only character in the film, there are other characters that are perhaps lighter in nature."
But what caused the directors of You, Me and Dupree to put their sights on one of Marvel's cinematic cornerstones?
"We were comic book geeks from a young age and big fantasy geeks," Anthony explained. "We were really passionate about the movie, incredibly passionate about the movie. They felt that, and they felt like it was the right match."
With production slated for next year and a release date sometime in April 2014, we'll see if the Russos can bring the action and suspense like they bring the funny.
Another of Marvel's properties under development - though with far less success so far - is a small-screen adaptation of the Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming title Powers.
Production on the series is now at a standstill although Variety reports that cable network FX is still hopeful an adaptation can be produced.
Last year the network rejected the initial pilot starring Jason Patric and Lucy Punch as det...
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[Source: Coventry Telegraph - The Geek Files]
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