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Hopkins in Thor! Oct. 29, 2009
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Source: Variety

When the comic version comes to life, Thor's father Odin should be regal and intense, with instantly recognizable authority and visible signs of legendary experiences.

Is there a better choice than Sir Anthony Hopkins?

Kenneth Branagh has cast the screen veteran as the Asgardian king in his big-god feature THOR, giving the project an added level of respectability (in case Natalie Portman as the mortal love interest wasn't enough for you).

The Marvel movie starts shooting in January, with relative newcomers Chris Hemsworth as the Thunder God and Tom Hiddelston as his foster brother and archenemy Loki.

The official THOR synopsis from Marvel Studios: "This epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth."

Extra Tidbit: Seriously, who else could they have found for Odin?

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RizzleB
3:44AM on 11/03/2009
Hearing news like this just makes me wish for the days of Marvel Made Spidey and X-Men flicks...sigh...
Hearing news like this just makes me wish for the days of Marvel Made Spidey and X-Men flicks...sigh...
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Very nice
Caddy Cads
7:57PM on 10/31/2009
Sir Anthony Hopkins?
I can dig it!
Sir Anthony Hopkins?
I can dig it!
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Mr. Fancy Pants
1:52AM on 10/31/2009
I have a Thor toe.
I have a Thor toe.
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WOW!!
Hip-Hop Legend
11:52PM on 10/30/2009
This movie has just gotten very interesting to me! Anthony Hopkins is an amazing actor! This is awesome news! Nuf said! That's that! Case closed!
This movie has just gotten very interesting to me! Anthony Hopkins is an amazing actor! This is awesome news! Nuf said! That's that! Case closed!
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csdot
3:50PM on 10/30/2009
this movie just keeps sounding better and better. only thing im not 100% psyched about is who they cast as Thor, but only because i have never seen him in anything. sucks its so far off though.
this movie just keeps sounding better and better. only thing im not 100% psyched about is who they cast as Thor, but only because i have never seen him in anything. sucks its so far off though.
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HOLY SHIT !!!
MetalJoker
2:36PM on 10/30/2009
I'm having freakin' orgasms !!! :)) Joblo just made my day !!! Thanks a million Dave :D
I'm having freakin' orgasms !!! :)) Joblo just made my day !!! Thanks a million Dave :D
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BRIAN BLESSED!?
NO_FUN
12:40PM on 10/30/2009
What!? I thought they'd already cast Brian Blessed as Odin, who is a man so loud and over the top in everything he does, he is perfect for Odin. What happened, why isn't he Odin anymore?!
What!? I thought they'd already cast Brian Blessed as Odin, who is a man so loud and over the top in everything he does, he is perfect for Odin. What happened, why isn't he Odin anymore?!
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filmguy450
12:35PM on 10/30/2009
This is perfect casting. I just read all the replies, and the only other viable option, in my opinion, was of the director himself, Kenneth Brannagh, but no offense to him, I relate elgeant and authoruive to Hopkins m...
This is perfect casting. I just read all the replies, and the only other viable option, in my opinion, was of the director himself, Kenneth Brannagh, but no offense to him, I relate elgeant and authoruive to Hopkins moreso.
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Not a fan of Thor, sorry...
wolverinerpt
11:30AM on 10/30/2009
While I like the casting thus far, I am not liking Thor unless it's a stand alone movie. To add Thor into The Avengers realm with the other worldly aspects kind of loses its appeal for me. I can handle the "mutant" wo...
While I like the casting thus far, I am not liking Thor unless it's a stand alone movie. To add Thor into The Avengers realm with the other worldly aspects kind of loses its appeal for me. I can handle the "mutant" world, can't it just be kept at that. I'd rather see Wolverine thrown into the mix, hell even Spiderman given the last debancle than Thor. Yes, I know it's all wishful thinking and the budget/ego's would be of gigantic proportion, but a man can dream can't he? Like I said, I'm very opinionated today.
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Ocelot_Snake
10:57AM on 10/30/2009
what did happen to brian blessed?
what did happen to brian blessed?
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jluckhurst41
10:25AM on 10/30/2009
Not that I don't like Hopkins, I think he's great, but I thought they'd already cast this part. Wasn't it announced a few weeks back that Stellan Skarsgård was going to be Odin?
Not that I don't like Hopkins, I think he's great, but I thought they'd already cast this part. Wasn't it announced a few weeks back that Stellan Skarsgård was going to be Odin?
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kieliaowe
6:12AM on 10/30/2009
i'm REALLY looking forward to this movie but there hasn't been any word on who is playing Donald Blake(Thor's Mortal self) as he can not be the same person. I mean they look completely different!
i'm REALLY looking forward to this movie but there hasn't been any word on who is playing Donald Blake(Thor's Mortal self) as he can not be the same person. I mean they look completely different!
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solo the hut
6:05AM on 10/30/2009
how about Jack Black in a wig?

seriously.. dun give a shit.

i wanna see Thor vs Loki.
Those guys better work, else this movie fails
how about Jack Black in a wig?

seriously.. dun give a shit.

i wanna see Thor vs Loki.
Those guys better work, else this movie fails
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ayo4523
12:32AM on 10/30/2009
win
win
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Dr.Frankenstein
12:18AM on 10/30/2009
Gr8 news! Hopkins is an amazing talent.
"Who else could they have found to play Odin?
Director Kenneth Branagh himself! he's gr8!

Jeff Bridges
Rutger Hauer
Gr8 news! Hopkins is an amazing talent.
"Who else could they have found to play Odin?
Director Kenneth Branagh himself! he's gr8!

Jeff Bridges
Rutger Hauer
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Hopkins is Great
BIGE1312
11:36PM on 10/29/2009
Hopkins is great, but since you asked.
1. Christopher Lee
2. Ian McClellan
3. Bernard Hill (AKA King of Rohan)
All LOTR cast members but each could do in a pinch.
Hopkins is great, but since you asked.
1. Christopher Lee
2. Ian McClellan
3. Bernard Hill (AKA King of Rohan)
All LOTR cast members but each could do in a pinch.
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Still.....
ElderPredator
11:36PM on 10/29/2009
That is an incredible casting decision as is the rest of the movie!
That is an incredible casting decision as is the rest of the movie!
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SO FULL OF WIN
Smiert Spionam
10:58PM on 10/29/2009
*see title*
*see title*
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project 86
10:48PM on 10/29/2009
people forget this but blessed was never confirmed he was just a rumor
people forget this but blessed was never confirmed he was just a rumor
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DonkeysRAliens
10:45PM on 10/29/2009
I of course meant not cast as ODIN, not not cast as THOR, although Blessed playing Thor is something id pay to see
I of course meant not cast as ODIN, not not cast as THOR, although Blessed playing Thor is something id pay to see
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DonkeysRAliens
10:44PM on 10/29/2009
I think Brian Blessed is cast in the movie just not as Thor, I would have liked Blessed also but I do agree with Davis, Hopkins is the perfect choice
I think Brian Blessed is cast in the movie just not as Thor, I would have liked Blessed also but I do agree with Davis, Hopkins is the perfect choice
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WTF?
ElderPredator
10:37PM on 10/29/2009
What happened to Brian Blessed? I thought he was cast as Odin.
What happened to Brian Blessed? I thought he was cast as Odin.
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Ocelot_Snake
10:55AM on 10/30/2009
ya so did i
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The Heartless
10:37PM on 10/29/2009
sweet cant wait for this movie!!!!
sweet cant wait for this movie!!!!
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