Kenneth Branagh to Direct Thor!

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Kenneth Branagh to Direct Thor!

Source:Variety

September 28, 2008

Kenneth Branagh is negotiating to direct Thor for Marvel Studios, reports Variety. The comic book adaptation is scheduled for a July 16, 2010 release.

Branagh is the latest in a string of directors -- such as Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Christopher Nolan (the Batman franchise) and Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) -- with arthouse roots taking on big-budget comic book fare.

Marvel will set a distributor for Thor shortly.

Thor, written by Mark Protosevich, follows disabled medical student Donald Blake, who has an alter ego as the hammer-wielding Norse god Thor.

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Posted by: puddin on September 29, 2008 at 00:32:24

hey something!

Posted by: Matt Mortem on September 29, 2008 at 00:32:46

HOLY CRAP MAN! I'm actually really pleased by this news

Posted by: Vishiro on September 29, 2008 at 00:33:01

i wonder who's going to be the villian of the movie? Perhaps Loki, or is it too soon to introduce him?

Posted by: Pat the NES Punk on September 29, 2008 at 00:33:09

Well spank my ass and call me Odin... it's happening!

Posted by: puddin on September 29, 2008 at 00:35:23

Karl Urban as Thor would be good.Check out Pathfinder.

Posted by: Ryan on September 29, 2008 at 00:35:55

Holy crap. Not sure exactly how I feel about this, exept surprised. he's not exactly the first guy I had in my mind.

Here's hoping he doesn't cast himself. Orthat Kevin McKidd guy. Thor should be both big and buff, and a pretty boy. He should have the body of McKidd and the face of Johnny Depp.

Posted by: puddin on September 29, 2008 at 00:37:02

Now let's hear some Cap news!!

Posted by: Dr. Doc on September 29, 2008 at 00:37:40

wtf?!

talk about coming out of left field

i think Vaughn would of been better

Posted by: KevinCV on September 29, 2008 at 00:38:47

This is BRILLIANT! Kenneth Branagh is a fantastic actor, as welkl as a fantastic director! He'd better do justice to "Thor", otherwise I may never watch another one of his movies again!

Posted by: puddin on September 29, 2008 at 00:40:25

Big buff don't matter as long as whoever is cast can act. No wreastlers or lame models or bodybuilders.

Posted by: abe on September 29, 2008 at 00:40:50

This news has just assured me that I will be the first in line to see this movie.
Can't wait!

Posted by: David on September 29, 2008 at 00:42:04

i have to say that my eyes widened then closed to make sure i was reading right.

Very interesting choice, now to see who will play this out.

Posted by: GarySeven on September 29, 2008 at 00:45:27

On the one hand this seems like a good fit. A good thing. I really hope this is a good thing. I know Branaugh's reputation. But I hope it is not long winded, a bit too serious, and the slightly ego-centric movie that I have found his other movies to be before. I also hope he can handle the action of such a story. This has got to be set in Asgard. That's the angle.

He wouldn't have crossed my mind but I'm staying positive and open.

Posted by: Gambit is Cajun on September 29, 2008 at 00:46:22

Professor Lockhart/Frankenstein + God = One hell of an interesting movie

Posted by: Amon on September 29, 2008 at 00:52:46

I hope there's a stirring rendition of the St. Crispin's Day monologue from 'Henry V' just before Thor smashes some idiot's skull with his hammer.

Posted by: jrobert on September 29, 2008 at 00:58:35

Someone said on here that they hope Kenneth Branagh(who is a skilled direcor and actor)doesn`t cast himself as Thor. Unlike unabashed gloryhound Warren Beatty directing **** Tracy and casting himself as Tracy back in 1990 it wouldn`t make any sense for Branagh to cast himself as The Norse God of Thunder.

Thor is supposed to be immortal but he`s not actually old.So they need a actor somewhere in his twenties or even thirties to wield that enchanted uru hammer. And hopefully that means they ixnay any pumped- up wrestlers and body builders who boast bulging biceps but lack acting ability.Let`s hope Branagh and Marvel can make it happen!

Posted by: in hawaii on September 29, 2008 at 01:03:12

this is the movie that i'm most worried about . . i dont know how it will translate . .

Posted by: Choi on September 29, 2008 at 01:31:58

Branaugh? Isn't he the guy that acts and directs all those Shakespeare movies. If thats the case I think that is good news.

Posted by: MEMO on September 29, 2008 at 01:42:27

What?????
Thor changes director???
Well I'm notsure about Branagh. remember Wild Wild west,

Posted by: Candlelight on September 29, 2008 at 01:49:08

BREAKING NEWS: Nicholas Cage is playing THOR!
Whoa!

Posted by: Joe24 on September 29, 2008 at 01:56:07

Paul Bettany MUST play Loki!!! He looks just like that mofo! Crazy looking and everything! And If Kevin Nash wasn't so old I would cast him as Thor cuz, again, he looks just like him. I HAVE SPOKEN AND SO IT MUST BE!!!

Posted by: Banana Man on September 29, 2008 at 02:04:16

Wasnt the dude directing Kick-Ass directing this too?
Well, this is good news, at least this film being released in 2011 sounds far more believable, and the guy sounds like a good director.
Now let's find out who's playing Thor.
I hope its Chris Tucker!

Posted by: cool on September 29, 2008 at 02:23:35

Cool. This might be good.Still thor might be tough to bring to the screen.

cillian murphy should be loki.

Posted by: CHRIS WALLACE on September 29, 2008 at 02:34:52

I'm cautiously optimistic at this point.

Posted by: Scorched04 on September 29, 2008 at 02:37:10

NICHOLAS CAGE COULD PLAY LOKI

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