Ackles 'denies Captain America rumour'

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Jensen Ackles has dismissed reports that he will be cast in the title role for forthcoming movie Captain America.

The Supernatural star was asked about the rumours at exhibition Supernatural-Con in Vancouver, Canada.

He said: "It's been brought to my attention that it's online. I have not gotten a call from my agent, I have not gotten a script, I have not talked to anyone about it. I think it's all a rumour."

He added: "I'm sure [they'll cast] some big name film actor. They're not going to pull some dude off The CW and give him Captain America. I'm squashing it now, I know nothing about it."

Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt have also been speculated as potential leads to portray US soldier-turned-superhero Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger.

The picture is expected to begin production in June 2010 for release in 2011.