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In one of the more confusing directorial decisions I’ve ever encountered, Kenneth Branagh is directing an epic film on the Norse god of thunder, Thor. The movie will be based on the Marvel comic book adaptation of the story. Though the project was announced months ago, there has been very little speculation about the film because there has been very little talk from its directors or producers. Back in December, MTV asked Branagh a few questions about the movie and got some usual stock answers.
So what’s the appeal of “Thor,” Kenneth? “To work on a story about one of the immortals, Gods, extraordinary beings, inter-dimensional creatures,” he enthused.
He continued excitedly, “There’s science fiction and science fact and fantasy all woven into one. It’s based on Norse legends which Marvel sort of raided in a brilliant way.”
[From MTV]
Now, finally, the first full-blown news on the film comes in the form of a casting call for the lead.
Male must be mid-late 20’s and six feet or taller. Lead.
Physically powerful, very handsome, occasionally egotistical, petulant, and wild. A natural warrior with a quick charming wit who must be genuinely and severely humbled before becoming the compassionate, mature hero of our film.
The start date of filming is given as July and the wrap is September.
[From Coming Attractions]
I have to say that I love Kenneth Branagh. Much Ado About Nothing was beautiful, and Hamlet powerful and eerie. His Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, on the other hand, was less than wonderful. Since this film seems to be more in the vein of the latter, I’m more than a little concerned. I don’t know if he’ll be able to handle the battle scenes and violence that this movie will require. On the other hand, maybe he’s looking to make something different from what people are expecting. Perhaps he’s looking to break out of the whole “comic book movie” theme and create something that is more about the characters than the larger epic story. Surely the transformation of their “natural warrior” into a “compassionate hero” will be fodder enough for the script.
Here’s Kenneth Branagh at the BAFTA/LA awards season tea party held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on January 10th. Images thanks to WENN.
Written by SamHill
Posted in Kenneth Branagh, Movies
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10 Responses to “Casting call for Kenneth Branagh’s “Thor””
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Please don’t screw this up like you did “Frankenstein!”
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I think he can more than handle this film-anyone see his Henry V he directed? It’s from 1989, I think his first movie he directed, and the battle scenes are fantastic. I have high hopes for his Thor.
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Okay. This sounds hot. I’m already picturing who could play the lead. Yum! In nearly any other director’s hands, a movie dealing with Norse mythology might be preposterous, but I LOOOOOVE and trust Kenneth Branagh. I can’t wait for it!
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Wowww… I am SO curious to see this leading man! Hot…
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Damn… I’d heard a rumour that Kevin McKidd was going to be Thor.
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I was hoping more would make a List of possibles! Whom is HUGE in the industry? UK Gladiators???
tom hardy
josh halloway
gerard butler <— In My Dreams
benno furmann
jamie bamber
craig hornerbut it does say “late 20’s” I think -_-
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Triple HHH should be Thor
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Oooooh! I wanna be in it…
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Oooh, Kevin McKidd would be fabulous as Thor! Although he’s too old for that description.
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a great task for the director.
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