Hayley Atwell Is About to Conquer Hollywood in 'Captain America: The First ...
. It’s hardly Hallmark territory.Peggy Carter is no less complex, which is surprising, given her Marvel-sidekick origins. According to Atwell, the fictional heroine and WWII soldier has her own set of issues, which aren’t immediately obvious onscreen. “Deep down, she knows that if she were a man, she’d probably be Captain America. But because she’s a woman, that will never happen,” she says. “That’s a bone of contention for her.”
Given her fast-encroaching Hollywood stardom, the London native has entertained the idea of relocating Stateside, and admits that her biggest challenge this year will be elevating her laid-back look into Grauman’s Chinese Theatre–ready glamour. “When you walk into a room wearing Louboutin heels, with your hair and makeup perfectly done, you’re being stared at, but also completely ignored because you’re less approachable,” she says. “My everyday style is anything I can wear while jumping on a bus, climbing a tree, or running down the street. I move very quickly.”
