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New Thor Character Rumor

January 4, 2009

How exactly does Marvel's God of Thunder Thor come to earth in preparation for The Avengers? IESB.net might have the answer. The site says:

A reliable source tells the IESB that the character of Donald Blake has been added to the end of the script. Let me reiterate that he wasn't there before, the script was set entirely in the land of the Norse Gods.

The introduction of the character is essential to how Marvel will tie Thor into the Avengers that is set in contemporary Tony Stark/Hulk timeframe. It explains how the actual Thor film will be set in the ancient time of the Norse Gods and how they will subsequently bring the character into a modern time with Donald Blake discovering the magical Norse hammer Mjolnir and turning into Thor.

The site adds that Thor director Kenneth Branagh will have an acting part in the film as well.

Thor is coming to theaters on July 16, 2010 and The Avengers a year later on July 15, 2011.

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Posted by: Jordan on January 4, 2009 at 01:14:22

Start shooting already!

Posted by: Tali on January 4, 2009 at 01:14:30

That would be sweeeeeetttt.

Posted by: xcan28 on January 4, 2009 at 01:17:14

Wow... sugar coated delight!

Posted by: mayor gatchalian on January 4, 2009 at 01:17:33

sounds awesome. cant wait!!!

Posted by: U R SICK on January 4, 2009 at 01:18:07

Sounds good i just hope it want turn people off cause its set in norse god times.

Posted by: venom on January 4, 2009 at 01:20:21

sounds good

Posted by: CLAY on January 4, 2009 at 01:21:10

This is going to be sick.

Posted by: Captain Hulk on January 4, 2009 at 01:21:43

I think the whole movie should be about how Donald Blake and Thor became one. If this movie is set for the most part in the ancient realm of the Norse gods, then it won't seem like a superhero movie. It'll seem more like a period piece, like Troy or something.That's not good.

Posted by: Buju on January 4, 2009 at 01:25:13

Im not familiar at all with Thor, but does this mean there will be 2 different characters? One from the past in the other world and the other one Donald Blake on Earth, played by 2 different actors?

Posted by: biron43 on January 4, 2009 at 01:28:23

i always thought they could use the explosion at the end of iron man as a way to introduce him. when the reactor gets blown up all the energy or whatever it is gets shot into the sky, i think that could be a starting point

Posted by: Edgar on January 4, 2009 at 01:28:47

Can't wait to see this 1 but it will be tricky to make it fit a realistic timeline like Iron Man & The Incredible Hulk.

Posted by: Legion Rules on January 4, 2009 at 01:31:22

This is going to be a great movie and i can't wait. For those of you who think Kenneth Branagh is not the right man for this job then you need go and watch some of his Shakespeare movie. He is a very talented director and I think he will be very truthful to the source material.

Posted by: B. Trask on January 4, 2009 at 01:33:09

WRONG. This is all wrong. If they're doing the whole "believable universe" thing, then they should stick to the Ultimate version of Thor (at least in storyline).

You could have the Ultimate Thor with a blending of character designs. This worked in Iron Man, for instance, where Tony Stark outs himself as Iron Man...the same as in the Ultimates.

There's no law that says you can't have the two versions blend together for the movie's sake. I'm getting a little scared over this project, but we won't really know for sure until it starts production and we can see what they're doing.

Posted by: Vince on January 4, 2009 at 01:45:54

They only have about 18 months before it's released. They should probably y'know, start shooting. Or at least casting.

I'm betting on a delay until December 2010.
Any takers?

Posted by: crup dogg on January 4, 2009 at 02:03:36

you all know brannagh will be either odin or loki right? that mother father needs to be in EVERYTHING! whatever...

Posted by: horatiorome on January 4, 2009 at 02:14:26

That is in fact the BEST way to handle it. Thor has always been strongest and most interesting when he is in Asgard. Doing the movie in Asgard with him coming to earth at the end gets my FULL support. Now if only they remain faithfull to the look/costume of Thor and the design of Asgard, Odin and the other Gods,....

Posted by: The Atomic Punk on January 4, 2009 at 02:17:16

I don't see this picture as being kinda good or kinda bad... This is either going to be a massive failure, or phucking EPIC!

Posted by: Fanboiii on January 4, 2009 at 02:32:33

"I think the whole movie should be about how Donald Blake and Thor became one. If this movie is set for the most part in the ancient realm of the Norse gods, then it won't seem like a superhero movie. It'll seem more like a period piece, like Troy or something.That's not good. "

I disagree. I think the fact that it will be more mythology based will only attract more viewers because that's what makes Thor appealing anyway. More people are interested in mythology than comic book superheroes and Thor will bring the best of both worlds. I think it's a smart move and probably the best way to do it. When most people hear Thor, they know the Norse God of Thunder, not the Marvel superhero. I bet a lot of new Thor fans will be made because of the movie.

Posted by: Gadfly on January 4, 2009 at 02:38:19

This will suck big time and will not be ready in 18 months if they haven't even shot a scene yet. Get ready for a real flop.

Posted by: Nightwing27 on January 4, 2009 at 02:50:28

I disagree with fabboiii. Comics are the new mythology and at this point in time the masses would rather see a superhero than an ancient being any day. I think Troy proved that. But all that said it's Ultimate version or cheese verion

Posted by: Jeramy PBF Studios on January 4, 2009 at 02:52:02

Sounds good, let's do it.

Posted by: Soup on January 4, 2009 at 02:58:42

Good move. A whole EPIC Asgard Thor movie bringing the mainstream to actually invest themselves into a character first. The Mainstream understands Epic Fantasy more than they understand Faithful Comic Book Adaptations. Then, when The Avengers comes around and makes history (either for good reasons or bad reasons depending on the decisions made from here on out) the Mainstream will know Thor from this movie. It's actually a great idea.

Posted by: Actionguy on January 4, 2009 at 03:01:54

The only way they're going to tie this in with the recent Marvel films is to bring Thor's mortal alter ego into the mix. Perhaps the writers will set Dr. Donald Blake up as a former associate of Dr. Robert Bruce Banner, or perhaps even Tony Stark's personal physician. In any case, it will be interesting to see how they work Dr. Blake into the Marvel's Cinematic Universe!
(Who knows? Blake could have even interned with a certain Dr. Steven Strange!)
Oh the possibilities!

Posted by: Johny B on January 4, 2009 at 03:04:03

cannot wait for these 2 movies. Thor is gonna kick ass

Posted by: Lawrence on January 4, 2009 at 03:12:03

Daniel Craig for Thor... he has the acting chops to pull this off.... Even though he turned this role down, having him play the hammer wielding/blond hair flailing norse god is a no-brainer.. he looks the part as well...

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