Official Thor Casting Thread

[Penguin]

I'd say Tyler Mane.

[Superbeasto]

Id love to see HHH as Thor, when he was in even better shape, he does look lika a Nordic good!

[Still A ThorFan]

The Rock? Tyler Mane who is old and fat now? Brad Pitt who is 5'10? CLOSE THIS **** RIGHT NOW.

[JustABill]

None of the men above would be a good Thor. I'm still not sure while Marvel wants to do a solo Thor film. As great a character as Thor is, he is just not gonna be bankable when it comes to a wide audience.

[Still A ThorFan]

None of the men above would be a good Thor. I'm still not sure while Marvel wants to do a solo Thor film. As great a character as Thor is, he is just not gonna be bankable when it comes to a wide audience.


Oh yeah, but Iron Fist and Shang Chi are going to break records right?

[Eddie Dean]

Johann Urb, he's pretty much unknown and Scandinavian.
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/6916/johannurbthemountain240ru4.jpg

[JustABill]

Nope. Marvels pretty much done all their big wigs that will break records, hell even Captian America and Iron Man are iffy.

[Sun_Down]

Nope. Marvels pretty much done all their big wigs that will break records, hell even Captian America and Iron Man are iffy.

Are you serious or trying to be funny? You don't think Thor, Cap or Iron Man can be big successes? I mean, there's a good chance Marvel will **** one or more of them up, but to say that they couldn't or shouldn't carry a film is just plain...well, I don't even know what to say to that.

[JustABill]

Oh, no, they can carry a film. There's no doubt. The fact that a said film is going to be successful with an outside audience is a whole nother issue. The one with the best chance of being a smashing success is Captian America, and that's because people are patriotic.

Thor and Iron Man. Both being characters I ****ing love, have big chances of flopping like no tommorrow with the general audience.

[Still A ThorFan]

Are you serious or trying to be funny? You don't think Thor, Cap or Iron Man can be big successes? I mean, there's a good chance Marvel will **** one or more of them up, but to say that they couldn't or shouldn't carry a film is just plain...well, I don't even know what to say to that.

With my luck they will **** up Thor. However, if Lord of the Rings did very well, no reason why Thor shouldn't.

I feel confident about Iron Man and Cap though.

[Speedball]

Except for Gerard and Dominic, the rest are too ald or too stupid looking to play the role. Thor needs to be young, he is a god after all.

Garrett Hedlund would be a good choice.
He's young and a pretty good actor.

[Spidey-Quad]

The Viking leader from 13th Warrior Vladimir Kulich, or Aragon from LoTR Viggo Mortensen

[Still A ThorFan]

Except for Gerard and Dominic, the rest are too ald or too stupid looking to play the role. Thor needs to be young, he is a god after all.

Garrett Hedlund would be a good choice.
He's young and a pretty good actor.

I agree with Garrett, by the time Thor comes out he will be aged perfectly.

STOP WITH THE VLADIMIR KULICH! He is too old, it isn't going to happen damn.

[Spidey-Quad]

Vladimir Kulich, Vladimir Kulich, Vladimir Kulich:oldrazz: :oldrazz: :oldrazz: :oldrazz:

[The Question]

I agree with Garrett, by the time Thor comes out he will be aged perfectly.

STOP WITH THE VLADIMIR KULICH! He is too old, it isn't going to happen damn.

Kulich is one of the few people I'v seen who actually looks like Thor. Thor isn't a pretty boy. He's a hardened, battle scarred warrior.

[Wyrminarrd]

Karl Urban is a good choice for Thor.

[dpm07]

Karl Urban is a good choice for Thor.

I agree. Karl Urban is a great choice, and he is my personal choice at this time to portray Thor on-screen.

On a side note, there is a few different "Official Thor Casting Threads". What goofy thoughts went through the mind to create this one, when there's already a Thor casting thread out there? All a person had to do is take a little initiative and see that there's already a Thor casting thread out there.

This Thor casting thread should be merged with the other one. Furthermore, I am very disappointed in the lack of effort to find more candidates. Karl Urban is a good choice, and should be on this list. I am sure there are also other possible candidates. This list is very abbreviated, and could have been done a bit better with some genuine effort.

[Spidey-Quad]

Honestly I think Donald Blake should be Thor, because Odin ordained it and he is afterall "all knowning"

[Silvermoth]

Vladimr Kultich is an interesting suggestion
http://www.aboutfilm.com/movies/t/13thwarr3.jpgNot sure if he could act though. Or carry a film by himself. Honestly I reckon Marvel should just not make a Thor film and keep Thor for an Avengers film

[Bruce_Wayne29]

Brad Pitt.

[Upper_Krust]

Hi there! :)

Oh, no, they can carry a film. There's no doubt. The fact that a said film is going to be successful with an outside audience is a whole nother issue. The one with the best chance of being a smashing success is Captian America, and that's because people are patriotic.

I'm sure it will be an International smash with a title like Captain America. :whatever:

Thor and Iron Man. Both being characters I ****ing love, have big chances of flopping like no tommorrow with the general audience.

I can see all three doing about $150 million domestic. Maybe:

Captain America: $165 domestic, $120 million overseas.
Iron Man: $150 million domestic and overseas.
Thor: $135 million domestic, $165 million overseas.

They will only have budgets of abour $100 million or thereabouts, so there is no way they are going to flop like Superman Returns.

Each will easily make a profit at the box office and then pull in pure profit from the dvd sales, unlike Superman Returns which needs to make about $50 million from dvd sales to just break even.

So as long as they make even half decent movies I can see it leading to a trilogy for each.

I am most confident about Iron Man because 'the Fav' seems to have his ***** together big style. Perfect lead actor, good supporting cast.

I think the success of Thor comes down to two things.

1. Lead actor.

2. Making it believable. The more unbelievable the character/story/situation the more dramatically serious you have to make the tone - as per Lord of the Rings, and the better the actors you need to employ.

[Upper_Krust]

Hiya mate! :)

I agree with Garrett, by the time Thor comes out he will be aged perfectly.

Too Short. Only 6'1 1/2"

STOP WITH THE VLADIMIR KULICH! He is too old, it isn't going to happen damn.

Vladimir (much as I love the big guy) is far too old and way too ugly to play Thor.

[Upper_Krust]

Howdy! :)

Kulich is one of the few people I'v seen who actually looks like Thor. Thor isn't a pretty boy. He's a hardened, battle scarred warrior.

I have to disagree with your assessment.

Its been well documented that Thor is a total babe-magnet.

Its also pretty much guaranteed that the movie will contain some melodramatic moments with either Jane Foster or Sif (hopefully the former). Therefore the actor playing Thor needs to be a passable romantic lead.

This is on top of the fact that he needs to be at least 6'3", preferably well built (and thats before we get him in the gym), a theatre trained actor (almost certainlly needed to carry off the role) and a passable action star.

Simply put, casting Thor is probably the hardest casting job in the world.

[Still A ThorFan]

Howdy! :)



I have to disagree with your assessment.

Its been well documented that Thor is a total babe-magnet.

Its also pretty much guaranteed that the movie will contain some melodramatic moments with either Jane Foster or Sif (hopefully the former). Therefore the actor playing Thor needs to be a passable romantic lead.

This is on top of the fact that he needs to be at least 6'3", preferably well built (and thats before we get him in the gym), a theatre trained actor (almost certainlly needed to carry off the role) and a passable action star.

Simply put, casting Thor is probably the hardest casting job in the world.


Upper, this thread should have been closed a long time ago, especially with the choices we were given. Anyway, I think Garrett is just fine, yeah he is only 6'1 but he will wear boots which we know can make anyone taller, and besides we really wouldn't be able to tell the difference anyway.

But yes, casting Thor is going to be the most difficult casting out of all of their movies.

[Vartha]

I still say Vladimir, so much can be done with cgi and make-up today, I'd be happy with the choice.

[Upper_Krust]

Vartha - I would have words with thee... :woot:

I still say Vladimir, so much can be done with cgi and make-up today, I'd be happy with the choice.

I'm sorry my comicboards amigo, but thats just utter insanity.

Thor needs to be handsome because the movie will have melodramatic elements (whether they involve Jane Foster, Sif or the Enchantress) that simply will not work with a 55 year old ugly dude.

I'm leaning towards the idea that they should just find some swedish actor/model (6'4") aged 25-30 who can speak english and go with him.

[halfapple]

Brad Pitt.


/Agree.

[Still A ThorFan]

Vartha - I would have words with thee... :woot:

I'm sorry my comicboards amigo, but thats just utter insanity.

Thor needs to be handsome because the movie will have melodramatic elements (whether they involve Jane Foster, Sif or the Enchantress) that simply will not work with a 55 year old ugly dude.

I'm leaning towards the idea that they should just find some swedish actor/model (6'4") aged 25-30 who can speak english and go with him.

Upper, don't even bother responding to these threads man. They get us no where, especially when someone says Bradd Pitt should be Thor.

[Upper_Krust]

Hiya mate! :yay:

Upper, don't even bother responding to these threads man. They get us nowhere, especially when someone says Brad Pitt should be Thor.

Well we have to reply to them otherwise how will be able to set these people straight. :oldrazz:

As for Brad Pitt, I think he would make a great Donald Blake, but I just don't think he is big enough for Thor (He's only 5'11"), also I think he may be a tad too old if we are considering a trilogy (the earliest of which the first movie could be released would be 2009-2010, when Brad would be 46-47 years old).

[Still A ThorFan]

I like Ryan Phillippe for Blake, or even Leo Decap just for star power.

[Upper_Krust]

Hey guys!

Have any of you seen the new Thor sketches done by Olivier Coipel yet?

http://www.comicboards.com/thor/attachments/061121135429/thor%20001.jpg

http://www.comicboards.com/thor/attachments/061121191715/thor%2002.jpg

It has a number of interesting facets that I wonder may have been done to make a the costume seem better suited to an eventual movie version.

The helmet looks a lot more stable on his head (and really cool I think).

Thor's hair is slightly shorter (Aragorn length).

Hes also got scalemail on his arms (which means the actor won't necessarily need to be on steroids to look that impressive physically).

Any thoughts?

[The Question]

I have to disagree with your assessment.

Its been well documented that Thor is a total babe-magnet.

Yes. In a viking culture. With the Vikings, like with many warrior cultures, prowess in the battle field and honor was seen as an atractive quality moreso than good looks. You could have been the ugliest son of a ***** on the planet, but if you were also a damn fine warrior, women would be clinging to you constantly. As Dwight said in Sin City:

"Most people think Marv is crazy. He just had the rotten luck of being born in the wrong century. He'd be right at home on some ancient battlefield swinging an axe into somebody's face. Or in a Roman arena, taking his sword to other gladiators like him. They woulda tossed him girls like Nancy back then. "

Its also pretty much guaranteed that the movie will contain some melodramatic moments with either Jane Foster or Sif (hopefully the former). Therefore the actor playing Thor needs to be a passable romantic lead.

A romantic lead doesn't have to be dashingly handsom. All a romantic lead has to do is be able to act like he's in love.

This is on top of the fact that he needs to be at least 6'3", preferably well built (and thats before we get him in the gym), a theatre trained actor (almost certainlly needed to carry off the role) and a passable action star.

Kulich is tall, he's ****ing ripped, he's in alot of action stuff, and is a rather good actor. Especially with ancient warriors.

[The Chibi Kiriyama]

I could care less about Brad Pitt and Triple H. Working with unknowns has helped many Marvel movies. Working with people who are burdened by tons of recognition, prior commitments and a possible lack of conviction to continue past one film is hapazardous in my eyes. I feel Daredevil was cut short by Affleck's presence and that Downey is a perturbing choice for Stark; needlessly casting a 'big name' isn't what a Thor film needs. I need an actor who is relatively new to the scene...and a mortal capable of making me believe the big screen can contain the visage of a Norse god. :cwink:

[Savage]

Triple H...I can see him pulling it off pretty well actually...But I do admit he'd work better with the rest of the Avengers as opposed to a solo film.

[Dangerous]

Where the hell is Fabio in the poll?!!!

Well I vote Fabio.

[Dangerous]

The Rock?! hahahah gimme a break.

Someone make a proper Thor casting poll please.

[Savage]

Yeah, The Rock is Conan, if anything (and he'd actually LOOK like the character too).

[Spidey-Quad]

Fabio as Thor:"I can not believe it is the all knowing father, ODEN."

[Billy Batson]

However, if Lord of the Rings did very well, no reason why Thor shouldn't.

Took the words right out of my mouth. Done correctly THE MIGHTY THOR can be EPIC!

[Billy Batson]

Yeah, The Rock is Conan, if anything (and he'd actually LOOK like the character too).

Captain Marvel my friend! CAPTAIN MARVEL!

[Billy Batson]

Tyler Mane as THUNDERSTRIKE?

[Savage]

Captain Marvel my friend! CAPTAIN MARVEL!
Hmm...That would be pretty cool but I've always wanted Adam Baldwin or Jerry O'Connel in the role.

[Philly Phanboy]

This should be merged with the existing Official Thor casting thread: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159765

[Roughneck]

Andrew Bryniarski


http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/L/X/8/slither03090607.jpg


He used to be blonde.

[Savage]

Yeah, he was in Batman Returns as Shrek's kid. I think he'd make a good Thor in an Avengers movie but not in a Thor movie.

[Spider-Fan83]

Andrew Bryniarski


http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/L/X/8/slither03090607.jpg


He used to be blonde.

http://www.whedonsworld.com/files/pix/firefly/guestcast/crow/crow01.jpg
I don't know? I am not feeling it, but, thats just me, he kinda has more of a villian (rather than a hero) feel IMO
I wouldn't mind him, but, he wouldn't be my first pick
(I don't personaly have a casting pick of my own right now, so...)

[Roughneck]

Okay well Bryniarski is one hell of a Lobo.

[Max J Power]

Someone suggested this in another topic. So who should it be, Karl Urban or another actor?

[Penguin]

Karl Urban would be Great, But if i was gonna pick someone else i'd say Sean Bean.

[ClarkLuther55]

Karl Urban seems to be the trendy fan pick these days. I have one question: Just how big (height and weight) is this guy? It seems to me that a lot of people are picking him just because he looked warrior-ish with long hair and armor in the Lord of the Rings movies. But seeing him in other movies, he doesn't seem to be very big, which is what Thor is.

[Mad Bull]

Verily. Karl is cool, but not very big. Thor NEEDS to be bulked up.

[tamron]

Karl is 6'2". I agree he's not big. He was dwarfed by a couple guys in Doom. Thor is one of those characters where an unknown wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. There aren't any 'name' actors that I believe fit the bill.

[GL1]

6'2 is too short now? You guys are bonkers.

[Mad Bull]

6'2 is too short now? You guys are bonkers.
I think maybe they were implying that the height was kinda right, but perhaps not the body mass.

[tamron]

Correct, Mad Bull. I was trying to say the mass isn't there. Urban isn't as muscular as Thor should be, Urban has a more athletic build.

[Spider - Man]

Yeah, I wouldn't want a Thor that would look slight standing next to Routh's Superman!

[Mad Bull]

I think this role may, in fact, call for a nameless.

[Barrett]

i can't think of anyone who is that big, and is a strong actor. they should just go with someone who can play the role,rather than with someone who just looks the part

[roach]

well maybe he can bulk up for the role

[Mad Bull]

Sorry, but the look is a MAJOR part of Thor. Say you got someone who could play the role. How would he be massed out?

[Upper_Krust]

Hey everyone! :)

Okay, I saw a soap opera called Home & Away on television today. Its been going here for years (I am sure everyone from the UK and Australia are familiar with it), anyway I caught an episode of it today and there was a guy on it who I think has Thor potential.

His name is Chris Hemsworth, hes currently 23 according to imdb (which means he would be about 27 when filming the first movie, 30 for the second and 33 for the 3rd of a trilogy.

According to imdb he is 6'3 1/2". He looks pretty tall onscreen.

Build wise I would say he is currently athletic, so he would need to put on some muscle, but thats easily done.

I'm not really sure how to link images on these forums but here is a website that a google image check turned up.

http://chris4eva1.tripod.com/enter/

So someone with the necessary skills feel free to post up the image. Or if you find a better picture of him somewhere then post that.

What do the rest of you think?

[Mad Bull]

Eh... He's got a ways to go in the muscle department before he's worthy of the winged helmet.

[Kevin Roegele]

Hey everyone! :)

Okay, I saw a soap opera called Home & Away on television today. Its been going here for years (I am sure everyone from the UK and Australia are familiar with it), anyway I caught an episode of it today and there was a guy on it who I think has Thor potential.

His name is Chris Hemsworth, hes currently 23 according to imdb (which means he would be about 27 when filming the first movie, 30 for the second and 33 for the 3rd of a trilogy.

According to imdb he is 6'3 1/2". He looks pretty tall onscreen.

Build wise I would say he is currently athletic, so he would need to put on some muscle, but thats easily done.

I'm not really sure how to link images on these forums but here is a website that a google image check turned up.

http://chris4eva1.tripod.com/enter/

So someone with the necessary skills feel free to post up the image. Or if you find a better picture of him somewhere then post that.

What do the rest of you think?

He does actually look like an early Jack Kirby Thor.

[Upper_Krust]

Hi Mad Bull! :)

Eh... He's got a ways to go in the muscle department before he's worthy of the winged helmet.

I wouldn't say he has 'that' far to go, when I saw him on the show he was certainly in good shape (he was in the sort of shape Routh was when he played Supes). I'd say 2-3 months training with heavy weights and he would be pretty much good to go.

Personally I don't think Thor should be a 'roid-er', for two reasons. Firstly, I think it would make him look less handsome, and I think attracting the female audience would be beneficial to the box office. Secondly, the villains need to at least physically look capable of going toe-to-toe with Thor and the bigger you make Thor the more difficult casting the villains becomes, which is another reason why I think 6'3" to 6'4" is perfect.

[Upper_Krust]

Hey Kevin! :)

He does actually look like an early Jack Kirby Thor.

On television his hair was fractionally longer than in that picture, but what struck me other than his general stature was his jawline and gaze (almost an Eastwood style squint). He definately has the classic Thor face.

Are the people from Marvel listening I wonder?

[tamron]

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7145/rb0405jw8.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3788/chris20hemsworthym3.jpg

His look is favorable to a Kirby/Frenz type of Thor. I wonder if that's the look Marvel wants though? Or do they want a more grizzled Thunder God?

Since you've seen him act, Upper_Krust, does he have the chops? Not to disparage soaps in general, but not everyone on them can act.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2828/060123162651haagalep823pg5.jpg

As far as his muscle, he would have to work on his neck,it's kinda scrawny. Not saying he should be Roland Kickinger or Lee Haney (world class bodybuilders), but he needs a little more bulk. He's got a swimmer's build. I think Thor should be bigger muscle wise than Supes, because he's a warrior.

[Upper_Krust]

Hey tamron! :)

...and thanks for posting up the pictures mate. ;)

His look is favorable to a Kirby/Frenz type of Thor. I wonder if that's the look Marvel wants though? Or do they want a more grizzled Thunder God?

I think the reason it needs a younger, better looking Thor is to court the female audience. I'm not suggesting go the whole hog and make it a melodrama like Superman Returns - that would be a waste. But I definately think you need to give girls a reason to go see the movie, otherwise you are reducing your potential box office before you start.

I'd like to see Thor do about $275 million worldwide gross on the back of maybe a $110 million production budget. I think those should be the target figures to aim for. Anything grossing double the production budget would be a success.

Since you've seen him act, Upper_Krust, does he have the chops? Not to disparage soaps in general, but not everyone on them can act.

To be honest I have only seen him in the one episode, I don't watch the show in question, so I can't really pronounce judgement on him one way or the other. However, on a seperate (but related) note, his voice sounded fairly deep.

I'll try and check out a few episodes next week and see if I can better guage his acting.

As far as his muscle, he would have to work on his neck,it's kinda scrawny. Not saying he should be Roland Kickinger or Lee Haney (world class bodybuilders), but he needs a little more bulk. He's got a swimmer's build.

I agree with you on the build, one of the websites I saw mentioned he liked surfing, so he does indeed have a surfer/swimmer type build. But due to that he does seem to have a pretty broad shoulders (may not look it in your pic because hes hunched over while sitting down). So I definately think hes got the basic frame to build upon.

I think Thor should be bigger muscle wise than Supes, because he's a warrior.

Totally agree. But I would stop short of having the actor do 'roids', for three reasons, firstly because I don't think its a great message for kids and secondly I think it will make him look less attractive to the female audience. Lastly, I think you need to make the villains bigger, to pose a credible threat. Those villains that engage Thor in hand to hand that is. So you don't want the actor playing Thor to be too big, just big enough.

With regards Supes, we know they had Routh do weights, but also a lot of cardio. So I think all they need to do is have Chris do some heavy weights for 2-3 months and do very little cardio. That way he should be in great shape but not have the freakish 'roid' physique.

[BloodyWolverine]

How about the guy who played Sabertooth in X-Men 1 i think he would be big enough but maybe not pretty enough for some. There is a movie coming up called Pathfinder and Karl is fighting Viking in it. Maybe that movie would convince a few that maybe way big may not be nessasary.

[Mad Bull]

http://www.andysmithart.com/images/Thor-gray-scale.jpg

Size is necessary, methinks.

[nocomics]

I think first and farmost they need to pick someone who can act a little. Just throwing a bodybuilder in the part cause thor is big,wont make the film any better. I think its easier to put on muscle mass than teach someoen to act better..
Though I'm not a big Thor fan, I would see the movie anyways just for simple fact I like these type of movies..Karl Urban is good,he's been getting some decent parts since LOTR. I don't know if he could handle role,though hes a decent actor, he just would need to bulk up some...

[Isildur´s Heir]

I have nothing against Karl Urban, i really don´t, but i fail to say why so many want him to play the God of Thunder :confused:
He doesn´t look one bit as Thor, and i mean, not one bit.
So, he was in LOTR, with a long hair...so what??

As to who to play Thor?
I don´t have a clue, but i can´t picture Karl Urban as him.
My best choise...an unknown

[jrpstarwars]

How about Paul Levesque as Thor?

http://www.wrestlingzone.ru/wall/hhh.jpg

[ang_hulk]

no wrestlers.

[tamron]

I could see it now:

"I am Thor..uhh...and verily...uhh...yee...knaves will fall..uhh..for Asgard...uhh...for glory...uhh!"

Triple H rarely cuts good promos, he's not a good actor, and he'd suck as Thor. He might make a good villian like say, Ulik.

But just because HHH is in good shape, has blond hair and has a penchant for hammers, doesn't mean he'd be a good Thor.

[Rez]

Karl Urban? Forgive me if I'm not keeping up with the fans, but are people freakin' serious? He was one of the worst parts in LOTR, I was extremely glad he was hardly in it. As for his other so called "films," has anyone even seen them? His scenes in Riddick lowered the movie to a point that makes it an embarassment- it was so odd to have a fun entertaining film in scenes with Riddick and the Bounty Hunter guy to having a film on the level with Uwe Boll in terms of acting in scenes with Karl urban. And Doom? When I heard he was cast in it I wondered if he was the main demon or something. But no, he's the guy with the heart. At least The Rock realizes his status is a joke and does films like Be Cool and Doom.. Urban, clearly, does not.

And have you seen the trailer for his Pathfinder movie coming out? I got all excited because the one sheet for it is one of the coolest images ever- and then I saw a minute's worth of footage. Dear God, how does this guy have a career?

[Nokio]

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7145/rb0405jw8.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3788/chris20hemsworthym3.jpg

His look is favorable to a Kirby/Frenz type of Thor. I wonder if that's the look Marvel wants though? Or do they want a more grizzled Thunder God?

Since you've seen him act, Upper_Krust, does he have the chops? Not to disparage soaps in general, but not everyone on them can act.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2828/060123162651haagalep823pg5.jpg

As far as his muscle, he would have to work on his neck,it's kinda scrawny. Not saying he should be Roland Kickinger or Lee Haney (world class bodybuilders), but he needs a little more bulk. He's got a swimmer's build. I think Thor should be bigger muscle wise than Supes, because he's a warrior.

Yeah he looks pretty good for Thor, but what about acting? As far as size
goes he's a good enough height and he can put on some weight. I'd say 20 or 30 ponds at the most, the guy doesn't have to be huge, this is the movies people. He doesn't have to be the size of Thor in the comics. I'd say about Routh's size in Superman at least with probably 10-15 pounds more, but Routh wasn't all that big to me.

Then again at almost 6'4 the guy's pretty tall so maybe 40-50 pounds. I didn't think about the height issue, cause when you're tall 10 or 20 pounds more of weight doesn't make yoou look that much bigger. My cousin is 6'4 and he put on 20 pounds going to the gym, and|I swear you could babrly tell, so maybe 40 or 50 would be better.

[Nokio]

Karl Urban just doesn't cut it for me. His height isn't the issue, cause 6'2 is fine. Urban's a good enough actor, but I just keep seeing that dark hair, and a wig or dye job is just unsettling. I just can't picture him blonde, his hair looks to be to dark to pull a dye job, or unless the studio pulls a Human Torch like with Evans who isn't remotly blonde then I say no.

I think some leway needs to be given in the looks dept. I mean really people, a good enough actor with the right looks and build and at 6'7? Doubtful, not saying impossiable, just doubtful. I'm not sure of Thor's actual height, but he's pretty tall.

[jrpstarwars]

I could see it now:

"I am Thor..uhh...and verily...uhh...yee...knaves will fall..uhh..for Asgard...uhh...for glory...uhh!"

Triple H rarely cuts good promos, he's not a good actor, and he'd suck as Thor. He might make a good villian like say, Ulik.

But just because HHH is in good shape, has blond hair and has a penchant for hammers, doesn't mean he'd be a good Thor.

Yeah, and just because someone can throw a baseball 95 mph, hit the ball 400 feet, and run a 4.4 40 doesn't mean they should play ball either.:whatever:

[GL1]

Well the thing is, just about ALL actors will have to bulk up for Thor... someone being not-quite-big enough to play Thor now is a problem that can be fixed, just like being the wrong hair color or whatever.

That said, in an ensemble movie where Thor was going to just have that classic Thor attitude - character development, then I'd say bring on HHH. But for a Thor-centric movie, where Thor has a personal journey to go on, HHH just can't cut it, acting wise.

As for the young guy for the female audience, I don't buy that. Yes, getting a young attractive man is one way to get mainstream, but there is a more matured form of suaveness (see James Bond) that brings everyone out in droves as well, including the women. Thor does not need to be on preteens walls in order to make 300 M in the box office.

I'd say get someone older, say, if Pathfinder has some standouts, and mature to play this diety who's been around for years. It's just more credibile than the alternative...

[Mad Bull]

I could see it now:

"I am Thor..uhh...and verily...uhh...yee...knaves will fall..uhh..for Asgard...uhh...for glory...uhh!"

Triple H rarely cuts good promos, he's not a good actor, and he'd suck as Thor. He might make a good villian like say, Ulik.

But just because HHH is in good shape, has blond hair and has a penchant for hammers, doesn't mean he'd be a good Thor.
Not to mention he's kinda weird looking. Isn't Thor supposed to be handsome? I would kind of assume so, seeing as he's a god and everything.

[Mr. Green]

Karl Urban just isn't big enough. Hulk is ripped, and stronger than hell. He can go toe to toe with Hulk. He even has the potential to beat Hulk. So he has to be a pretty big dude.

But don't get me wrong, I don't want a freakin' wrestler to play Thor. I just want someone who is big and can act.

[Mad Bull]

Karl Urban just isn't big enough. Hulk is ripped, and stronger than hell. He can go toe to toe with Hulk. He even has the potential to beat Hulk. So he has to be a pretty big dude.

But don't get me wrong, I don't want a freakin' wrestler to play Thor. I just want someone who is big and can act.
Nobody comes to mind. I really think we need a new face for this role.

[vibeke_T]

How about The Rock in White Face?

[jrpstarwars]

Nobody comes to mind. I really think we need a new face for this role.

You wuss. You probably want new faces for your parents too.

[Upper_Krust]

Hey GL1! :)

Well the thing is, just about ALL actors will have to bulk up for Thor... someone being not-quite-big enough to play Thor now is a problem that can be fixed, just like being the wrong hair color or whatever.

Changing the actor's hair colour is bound to look atrocious. For the sake of just getting a blond actor for goodness sake. :whatever:

That said, in an ensemble movie where Thor was going to just have that classic Thor attitude - character development, then I'd say bring on HHH. But for a Thor-centric movie, where Thor has a personal journey to go on, HHH just can't cut it, acting wise.

By 'ensemble movie' I presume you mean the Avengers?

As for the young guy for the female audience, I don't buy that. Yes, getting a young attractive man is one way to get mainstream, but there is a more matured form of suaveness (see James Bond) that brings everyone out in droves as well, including the women.

Mature suaveness is going to be difficult to get across when you are dressed like a viking flying around modern day Ney York.

Thor does not need to be on preteens walls in order to make 300 M in the box office.

Every little helps. Why alienate a demographic when you don't need to?

I'd say get someone older, say, if Pathfinder has some standouts, and mature to play this diety who's been around for years. It's just more credibile than the alternative...

Thos is meant to be young and naive by Asgardian standards, so I fail to see how getting someone old and mature is the key here.

[Upper_Krust]

Hi Nokio! :)

Yeah he looks pretty good for Thor, but what about acting?

Still can't say. I am sure hes as good as Routh for whatever thats worth. :oldrazz:

As far as size
goes he's a good enough height and he can put on some weight. I'd say 20 or 30 ponds at the most, the guy doesn't have to be huge, this is the movies people. He doesn't have to be the size of Thor in the comics. I'd say about Routh's size in Superman at least with probably 10-15 pounds more, but Routh wasn't all that big to me.

Then again at almost 6'4 the guy's pretty tall so maybe 40-50 pounds. I didn't think about the height issue, cause when you're tall 10 or 20 pounds more of weight doesn't make yoou look that much bigger. My cousin is 6'4 and he put on 20 pounds going to the gym, and|I swear you could babrly tell, so maybe 40 or 50 would be better.

I suppose he looks about 210 or so at the moment. So I think 250-260 would probably be a good weight considering his height.

[Mad Bull]

You wuss. You probably want new faces for your parents too.
What the hell? Wuss? Do you even know what that means? I think some elabration is in order. (That means tell everyone what you meant by that.) That really didn't make any sense at all.

[Still A ThorFan]

Edward Norton put on 30lbs of muscle for his role in American History X. I think if Karl Urban could do the same on top of what he has now, he could be just right.

Not only that, I think it would be an easier sell if Karl Urban is in the title role as to an unknown. I mean if I had it my way it would be an unknown, mainly from Europe, but then again the movie has to make money, so you need the right guy to market.

[Mad Bull]

Edward Norton put on 30lbs of muscle for his role in American History X. I think if Karl Urban could do the same on top of what he has now, he could be just right.

Not only that, I think it would be an easier sell if Karl Urban is in the title role as to an unknown. I mean if I had it my way it would be an unknown, mainly from Europe, but then again the movie has to make money, so you need the right guy to market.
Is Urban well known? I didn't even know his name before I came to this thread, only his face.

[Iceburgeruk]

If its a choice between a musclue bound, giant guy with no-acting talent and a slightly under-the-muscle-size Karl Urban. I`d go with Urban. Which would you rather have the character or the look? Vinnie Jones looked like juggernaut but he was awful in x-men 3 and didn`t sound at all threatening with his one liner.

I say have a bulked up Karl as thor and maybe even go further and have the other suggestion Edward Norton as loki. I think that could work.

[tamron]

I like Karl Urban, but he's not the second coming of Brando or anything. He can be out acted. Thor is supposed to be 6'6", a big brawny warrior. There's got to be an actor who can appear to be that large on screen. The unknown route is the way to go with Thor, IMHO.

Besides, the less you pay the lead, the more money you have to go towards the budget, and I think we can all agree that a Thor film done right will not be cheap.

Call it a hunch, but I don't think Ed Norton would want to be Loki. Sean Bean would be good. Maybe Aaron Eckhart?

[Iceburgeruk]

I like Karl Urban, but he's not the second coming of Brando or anything. He can be out acted. Thor is supposed to be 6'6", a big brawny warrior. There's got to be an actor who can appear to be that large on screen. The unknown route is the way to go with Thor, IMHO.

Besides, the less you pay the lead, the more money you have to go towards the budget, and I think we can all agree that a Thor film done right will not be cheap.

Call it a hunch, but I don't think Ed Norton would want to be Loki. Sean Bean would be good. Maybe Aaron Eckhart?

True but like Gary Oldman I think Sean Bean wants to get away from the villain roles. He`s been in that typecast niche since Goldeneye so it seems fair enough that he wants to do other things.

Pity though Gary Oldman would make a good loki as well. I wonder what unique authentic accent he would use? hmm....

[Penguin]

Tyler Mane.

[Still A ThorFan]

Tyler Mane.

He looks like crap now, please.

[Still A ThorFan]

Gary Oldman?! He's 5'9 And Would Have To Take Steroids To Play The Role.

[Taiwarriorz21]

One thing is 4sure is that he must know how to act and must be quite blunky!

[nocomics]

I can see where someone would say brad pitt(Troy,he looked the part). I got a suggestion, what about Dolph Lundgren(guy from rocky 4,universal soldier,punisher)..Though he might be on the old side,and not sure how much hes stayed in shape..

[Mad Bull]

Guys, I had an interesting idea yesterday. I was watching Kingdom of Heaven and, thought Jouko Ahola might fit the bill.

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/twentieth_century_fox/kingdom_of_heaven/_group_photos/david_thewlis4.jpg

Jouko is the guy in the middle. If anyone can find a better pic of him with those blonde braids, that would be great. He's a former World's Strongest Man Champ, so he's definitely got the build, if nothing else.

[Spider-Fan83]

If anyone can find a better pic of him with those blonde braids, that would be great. He's a former World's Strongest Man Champ, so he's definitely got the build, if nothing else.
found these (without beard)
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/263/joukoaholaxe5.th.jpg (http://img252.imageshack.us/my.php?image=joukoaholaxe5.jpg)http://img173.imageshack.us/img173/4967/joukoahola3zp2.th.jpg (http://img173.imageshack.us/my.php?image=joukoahola3zp2.jpg)http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/3885/joukoahola2jt4.th.jpg (http://img252.imageshack.us/my.php?image=joukoahola2jt4.jpg)

[Mad Bull]

Yeah, I was looking for pics where he was Odo in Kingdom of Heaven. He looks kinda cheesy in "Invincible", :p

[tamron]

Here's another Loki idea: Tim Roth.

[Iceburgeruk]

Gary Oldman?! He's 5'9 And Would Have To Take Steroids To Play The Role.

I said gary oldman as loki not thor.

[Mad Bull]

No one has any thoughts on Jouko, huh?

[Iceburgeruk]

ONE PROBLEM WITH KARL URBAN:

I noticed that at certain points in Lord of the Rings Karl Urban`s accent and speaking style went a bit odd (most especially during the "riders of rohan oaths you have taken bit"). When it does go odd he seems to sound like the funny british comedian Justin Lee Collins. They even look the same kinda (well especially in the lord of the rings/thor context; big beards, long hair and yokel farmer accents)

I don`t want to wacth thor and be unable to stop thinking about a tv comedian when listening to the speeches. http://youtube.com/watch?v=QlqH0V-smMQ

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZGOK8R5tAvw

[Upper_Krust]

Hi Mad Bull! :)

Guys, I had an interesting idea yesterday. I was watching Kingdom of Heaven and, thought Jouko Ahola might fit the bill.

I'm a fan of Strongman in general, so I am familiar with Jouko. I thought he was great in Kingdom of Heaven, its a pity he was in the movie only briefly.

Jouko is the guy in the middle. If anyone can find a better pic of him with those blonde braids, that would be great. He's a former World's Strongest Man Champ, so he's definitely got the build, if nothing else.

Ideally though hes too short and not good looking enough.

However, I'd definately have him in the Thor movie, perhaps as Tyr; God of War (that way he would still have the braids, but with his own natural hair colour).

You would also have to call to question his acting chops, and his age (36 now, therefore 40 by the time the first Thor movie comes out).

Also his accent is fairly pronounced, I don't mind Thor with a slight Scandenavian accent but I may be too much for audiences.

[Mad Bull]

Hi Mad Bull! :)



I'm a fan of Strongman in general, so I am familiar with Jouko. I thought he was great in Kingdom of Heaven, its a pity he was in the movie only briefly.



Ideally though hes too short and not good looking enough.

However, I'd definately have him in the Thor movie, perhaps as Tyr; God of War (that way he would still have the braids, but with his own natural hair colour).

You would also have to call to question his acting chops, and his age (36 now, therefore 40 by the time the first Thor movie comes out).

Also his accent is fairly pronounced, I don't mind Thor with a slight Scandenavian accent but I may be too much for audiences.
Verily. I just thought he at least could look the part, albeit a little less handsome than most might hope. All sorts of things can be done with angles and perspective to alter an actor's appearance, so I don't think height is much of an issue. His accent is strong, though. Perhaps some intensive work in that area a couple of years prior might help.

Either way, I saw him in that get-up and thought he'd at least make a great Asgardian, if not Thor himself.

Thanks for the feedback, by the way. Strongman competition is awesome, :D

[Taiwarriorz21]

Michael Bolton for Thor! LoL

[The_Mystery]

I know I'm about to get slammed but I think it was a Wrestlemania where Triple H came out dressed like a viking. When I saw that the first thing that came to my mind was "Thor"

[Max J Power]

Here's another Loki idea: Tim Roth.That would be great.

[Worthington III]

He's probably too old now but I was watching the 13th warrior the other day (antonio banderas) and I was thinking this Vladimir Kulich would've been a cool Thor, like 10 years ago. He looks old now.

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/hh/0474520/Vladimir_Kulich.jpg.html?path=pgallery&path_key=Kulich,%20Vladimir&seq=13

[The_Mystery]

I think the guy who played Faramir in Lord of the Rings, I think his name is David Wenham. He has the look and if he gets in the gym enough, he would be a perfect Thor.

[K.B.]

I like HHH as Thor too....

[The_Mystery]

Me too, but the guy has got to be able to act as well as look tough. Can't be just any muscle bound actor. HHH would have to tone it down and take some acting lessons.

[Sugarculted]

Ack, why am I thinking of picking Josh Holloway as Thor?

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/8167/joshhollowaysag06240cf2.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=joshhollowaysag06240cf2.jpg)

[The_Mystery]

^ He would need to bulk up quite a bit.

[Savage]

I can see where someone would say brad pitt(Troy,he looked the part). I got a suggestion, what about Dolph Lundgren(guy from rocky 4,universal soldier,punisher)..Though he might be on the old side,and not sure how much hes stayed in shape..
I was just about to bring up Dolph Lundgren! He's awesome as a character actor! It's when he tries to go outside of that typecast he sucks. As Thor he would be brilliant casting. It would be like Mickey Rourke as Marv. Hell of a comeback too. :up:

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/723/723845/thor-20060807000812039-000.jpg

[Iceburgeruk]

I know I'm about to get slammed but I think it was a Wrestlemania where Triple H came out dressed like a viking. When I saw that the first thing that came to my mind was "Thor"

When I saw this post the first thing that came to my mind was ":whatever:". lol.

[Still A ThorFan]

I said gary oldman as loki not thor.

I know.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Jason Lewis
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/pv/Jason%20Lewis-6.JPG

[tamron]

Jason Lewis is Captain America, IMHO. I think he's got everything for that role. Thor, not so much.

[RagingTempest]

I have the perfect casting for Thor:

Adam Baldwin!!!

http://bestof.provocateuse.com/images/photos/adam_baldwin_99.jpg

He's 6'4!!!, has a great build and is a great actor, not to mention if you gave his some long blonde hair, he would look just like THOR!!!:wow:

[RagingTempest]

Adam Baldwin!!!
http://bestof.provocateuse.com/images/photos/adam_baldwin_99.jpg

6'4 + ALL MUSCLE + GREAT ACTOR=THOR!!!:word:

[Still A ThorFan]

Mickey Rourke should have been Ben Grimm.

[Penguin]

My top pick would be Sean Bean.

[Rorschach2012]

sean bean!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Penguin]

sean Bean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cpagulayan]

Greetings everyone,

Someone mentioned strongman and I remembered Nathan Jones (Boagrius from the movie Troy) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428923/

although not really sure how well he acts

[dpm07]

I believe that Karl Urban is a well-rounded choice. He can act, he's decently built, and he's over 6'.

We're never going to find a Thor who has every single attribute we're looking for. However, we can find someone who is well-rounded enough to take the role, and do a fine job with it.

I believe Karl Urban would be a solid choice, and would surprise a lot of people in a positive way.

Has anyone every interviewed him, and asked him his views on playing the character?

[chamber-music]

Karl Urban hits the gym and he will be fine.

[FaT_tONle]

Thor to hit the big screen... check out some of the names Yahoo is floating around....


http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20070810/en_industry_eo/b9372a87_b4254019_afb0_66957e536f95

[Wolfman]

Karl Urban. He can bulk up. And does he need to have his eyebrows dyed? Would this look be okay for Thor? I think so.

http://www.alicia-logic.com/capsimages/LOTR_King222KarlUrban.jpg

[chamber-music]

I will probabley get flamed for this but I think its too bad Daniel Craigs Bond because I reckon he would make a decent Thor working under his old pal Vaughn.

http://www.solopassion.com/files/daniel_craig.jpg

[Lobo]

I'd be very happy with Karl Urban as Thor, HOWEVER I'd also be happy with and know I'm going to get flamed for this but I think Josh Holloway could give us a good Thor
http://l.yimg.com/img.tv.yahoo.com/tv/us/img/site/09/46/0000030946_20060925094240.jpg
http://www.mycelebrityencounters.com/sites/mdarling/_files/Image/josh%20sexy%20pic.JPG

[CaptainStacy]

How about Paul Levesque as Thor?

http://www.wrestlingzone.ru/wall/hhh.jpg



That's cool and all, but i dont remember any issues of the comics with Thor taking steroids...:dry:

[dpm07]

I'd be very happy with Karl Urban as Thor, HOWEVER I'd also be happy with and know I'm going to get flamed for this but I think Josh Holloway could give us a good Thor

He's got the look, and he's built pretty decent, I'll give him that. He's also
closing in on that 40-yr old mark. That's old enough to be...

Now, I would personally not have any problem with the age element. In fact, I agree with you on looks alone he could do it. The only thing that would cause me hesitation with Holloway is that he has that Southern accent which is pretty thick. If he could shake it, then I'd say he'd be a solid option.

There's definitely a superhero role out there with Holloway's name on it. Maybe this is it. I think Urban's more suited for the role, but Holloway is a star on the rise. Unfortunately, he's a star on the rise, with his age working against him. Not necessarily a negative for acting, but maybe for these types of roles.

[Neto Magnus]

How's about a CGI Ray Winstone?
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8482/beokj8.jpg



j/k:oldrazz: I hope they get an unknown actor.

[Oerwinde]

http://www.canmag.com/images/front/bestdeath/boromir.jpg
http://i3.tinypic.com/vrejvl.jpg

Sean Bean.

[KangConquers]

http://uashome.alaska.edu/~jndfg20/website/buliwyf.gif

Vladmir Kulich. 6'5". Dunno what his build is like right now, but he could carry 260 lbs, easy at his height.

Remember, Thor isn't Sized like a 640 lb man...he's sized like 250-300 lb man...his bones and muscles are just more dense.

Only problem is he's 50.

[KangConquers]

I'd be very happy with Karl Urban as Thor, HOWEVER I'd also be happy with and know I'm going to get flamed for this but I think Josh Holloway could give us a good Thor
http://l.yimg.com/img.tv.yahoo.com/tv/us/img/site/09/46/0000030946_20060925094240.jpg
http://www.mycelebrityencounters.com/sites/mdarling/_files/Image/josh%20sexy%20pic.JPG

I've mentioned Holloway before; at 6'2" and lean muscled...he could easily be Thor.

Put on a little mass, and put slight lifts in his shoes, and you'd have a 6'4", muscled, Thor.

[Brian2887]

I like Karl Urban, but I'm a fan of 300's Michael Fassbender for the role. His character (Stelios) was by far my favorite in the film. He had charisma, charm, acting chops, the build, and the look. I think he's downright perfect for the part.

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/300/michael_fassbender/300.jpg

[Brian2887]

double post

[carrrnuttt]

Greetings everyone,

Someone mentioned strongman and I remembered Nathan Jones (Boagrius from the movie Troy) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428923/

although not really sure how well he acts

I'm surprised no one's commented on this suggestion.

http://www.wrestlingworld.it/Historical/Biografie/Nathanjones/nathanjoneslogo.jpg

http://www.wrestlingworld.it/Historical/Biografie/Nathanjones/Nathanj.jpg

http://www.bangkokfilm.org/2005/images/event/7_Day-Five-11.jpg

Nathan Jones. 6'10" 350lbs of pure muscle. He'll make Routh's Superman look like a boy scout.

EDIT: Found a good vid of him on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4vgUu6qebj0

[KangConquers]

I'm surprised no one's commented on this suggestion.

http://www.wrestlingworld.it/Historical/Biografie/Nathanjones/nathanjoneslogo.jpghttp://www.wrestlingworld.it/Historical/Biografie/Nathanjones/Nathanj.jpg

Nathan Jones. 6'10" 360lbs of pure muscle. He'll make Routh's Superman look like a boy scout.

He also has no acting chops. Better save him for Skurge The Executioner or Ulik.

[KangConquers]

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x137/denimelectric/Thorcasting.jpg

Thor cast thus far.

[carrrnuttt]

He also has no acting chops. Better save him for Skurge The Executioner or Ulik.

That's only because he's been typecast as the dumb, big guy. At the very least, they should at least have him do a reading.

[Nathan]

I'm surprised no one's commented on this suggestion.

http://www.wrestlingworld.it/Historical/Biografie/Nathanjones/nathanjoneslogo.jpg

Would've probaly been the perfect Juggernaut. But as Thor? Nah.

[KangConquers]

That's only because he's been typecast as the dumb, big guy. At the very least, they should at least have him do a reading.

Well, I've seen him talk before. He's a former WWE pro-wrestler, and they ****canned him, because he was neither athletic enough, nor a good enough of a talker to be worth TV time.

He's also an ex-convict; was in sing sing for 10 years on armed robbery charges.

[carrrnuttt]

Well, I've seen him talk before. He's a former WWE pro-wrestler, and they ****canned him, because he was neither athletic enough, nor a good enough of a talker to be worth TV time.

He's also an ex-convict; was in sing sing for 10 years on armed robbery charges.

I really didn't know or care about his chops as an actor until I saw the suggestion. He's never played anything that really required acting onscreen, as far as I know or have seen, so I have no basis on which to form a judgement on.

I knew he was a wrestler. Didn't know why they let him go. But thanks for "clarifying".

I also read about his armed robbery conviction on Wiki. But what bearing does that have on anything related to the movie?

I just thought he has the stature to pull a Thor off, without worrying about adding any more bulk. But hey, looks aren't everything, right?

[Wolfman]

http://www.canmag.com/images/front/bestdeath/boromir.jpg
http://i3.tinypic.com/vrejvl.jpg

Sean Bean.

Yeah, he would be good Ultimate Thor.

EDIT: AND NO WRESTLERS, PLEASE!!!

[chamber-music]

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x137/denimelectric/Thorcasting.jpg

Thor cast thus far.

Christopher Eccleston is awesome choice for Loki.
too bad Connery is retired :csad:

[Wolfman]

Christopher Eccleston is awesome choice for Loki.
too bad Connery is retired :csad:

Hopefully Connery stays retired during this production. I wouldn't want to see Odin speak with a scottish accent. There's plenty of better choises for Odin out there.

[chamber-music]

Hopefully Connery stays retired during this production. I wouldn't want to see Odin speak with a scottish accent. There's plenty of better choises for Odin out there.

He wouldn't come out of retirement for Indy 4. I doubt he will come out for Thor. Its a shame though that his last movie had to be LoG.

[Garzo]

Seeing how Thor is a Norse god and speaks old English, I'd prefer seeing a European actor with an intersting accent playing the part. Or at least an Amercian actor that can sound 'European' as Thor has a very distinctive way of speaking.

[Wolfman]

He wouldn't come out of retirement for Indy 4. I doubt he will come out for Thor. Its a shame though that his last movie had to be LoG.

Oh, right, yes yes. LOEG was such a horrible movie. But it might not be Connery's last.

[The Question]

I think that we shouldn't cast any young pretty boys as Thor. I know he's ageless, and he's supposed to be considered handsom amung Asgardians, but he's someone who's seen thousands of years of combat. He's lost friends, he's seen entire countries torn apart by war, and he's taken more physical punishment than anyone in history. While, physically, he should be in his mid 30s at the oldest, he should still look like an old man. Maybe not in his physical appearance, but in how he carries himself. Because he is an old man, who's been through ****, and his eyes should carry the weight of age.

[Canis Sapiens]

Guys, guys, look at this:


http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=11410


MARVEL AND MATTHEW VAUGHN MAY BE WRESTLING OVER THOR CASTING
08.13.07
By Devin Faraci
Contributing sources: Dr. Donald Blake

Now that Matthew Vaughn is on the Thor movie, attention must shift inevitably to who will be playing the Norse god-cum-superhero. Rumors that have reached my own, decidedly non-Asgardian, ears indicate that Marvel Studios and their new director may be at odds when it comes to casting this lead role.

According to my first time source*, Marvel wants wrestler Triple H to play the god of thunder, while Vaughn is dead set against it. Triple H is a name that comes up in a lot of fan casting for the role, mainly because the guy really does look Thor-ish, but his acting resume is a little thin (unless you count all of his wrestling experience as acting, since all of that **** is fake and engineered to appeal to the lowest common denominator), so I can see where Vaughn is not happy with the idea of making his lead a fella whose main film experience was in Blade: Trinity.

The problem is simple: how much power does Vaughn have in this struggle? If Stardust had opened bigger, he’d certainly have more. Add to that the fact that a strike is looming, which means that Vaughn isn’t going to have a lot of time to find his perfect Thor, plus everybody’s schedules are getting quite packed as they’re trying to fit in as much last minute work as possible. If he can find his perfect Thor and convince Marvel to hire him, it won’t make a difference if the actor’s dance card is completely full from here until the strike deadline.

Thor can quite possibly be the trickiest bit of casting in the entire Marvel pantheon, since the character really needs to be physically imposing, but the actor might be called upon to deliver ersatz Shakespearian dialogue. It’s one thing to cast an Austrian bodybuilder as a mostly mute killing machine from the future, and another to cast a professional wrestler as a god who gives flowery speeches.

*ie, take this one as scuttlebutt only.





Not looking good. I'm on Vaughn's side. Well, at least, it seems that he doesn't want a wrestler...

[NateGray]

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x137/denimelectric/Thorcasting.jpg

Thor cast thus far.

That some excellent casting :) I especially like your Thor pick he would be perfect for the part.

[chiefchirpa]

Guys, guys, look at this:


http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=11410


MARVEL AND MATTHEW VAUGHN MAY BE WRESTLING OVER THOR CASTING
08.13.07
By Devin Faraci
Contributing sources: Dr. Donald Blake

Now that Matthew Vaughn is on the Thor movie, attention must shift inevitably to who will be playing the Norse god-cum-superhero. Rumors that have reached my own, decidedly non-Asgardian, ears indicate that Marvel Studios and their new director may be at odds when it comes to casting this lead role.

According to my first time source*, Marvel wants wrestler Triple H to play the god of thunder, while Vaughn is dead set against it. Triple H is a name that comes up in a lot of fan casting for the role, mainly because the guy really does look Thor-ish, but his acting resume is a little thin (unless you count all of his wrestling experience as acting, since all of that **** is fake and engineered to appeal to the lowest common denominator), so I can see where Vaughn is not happy with the idea of making his lead a fella whose main film experience was in Blade: Trinity.

The problem is simple: how much power does Vaughn have in this struggle? If Stardust had opened bigger, he’d certainly have more. Add to that the fact that a strike is looming, which means that Vaughn isn’t going to have a lot of time to find his perfect Thor, plus everybody’s schedules are getting quite packed as they’re trying to fit in as much last minute work as possible. If he can find his perfect Thor and convince Marvel to hire him, it won’t make a difference if the actor’s dance card is completely full from here until the strike deadline.

Thor can quite possibly be the trickiest bit of casting in the entire Marvel pantheon, since the character really needs to be physically imposing, but the actor might be called upon to deliver ersatz Shakespearian dialogue. It’s one thing to cast an Austrian bodybuilder as a mostly mute killing machine from the future, and another to cast a professional wrestler as a god who gives flowery speeches.

*ie, take this one as scuttlebutt only.


Not looking good. I'm on Vaughn's side. Well, at least, it seems that he doesn't want a wrestler...

Vaughn at least has to offer something. Offering no candidates is even a greater sin than promoting a Wrestler.

[Canis Sapiens]

The guy was just announced as a director. Cut him some slack and give him a little time, Jesus!
The problem is, no good director (as Vaughn) likes being forced to work with actors he didn't chose, good or bad... let alone wrestlers.
Besides, before offering a candidate, a director offers a VISION of who (the type of person, build, age, voice, etc.) he imagines as the leading man. That would be the right way to start. And by his actions, it seems that Vaughn at least has a vision (that doesn't match Marvel's, thank God).

[dpm07]

I just can't see Triple H doing it. Nothing about the guy conveys a sense of compassion on-screen. As powerful and god-like as Thor is, he helps people, and does offer words of encouragement. Nothing about Triple H makes me believe he can pull the role off in this regard. Dwayne Johnson has shown me versatility as an actor. Triple H has not.

Vaughn should get on the horn to NZ, and call Karl Urban, and tell he would like him to audition for the role, or Vaughn should tell the studios that Urban is his choice.

If Urban's name gets out there, I think he stands a decent shot. Something needs to be done on Vaughn's end to make this happen.

[Wolfman]

Guys, guys, look at this:


http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=11410


MARVEL AND MATTHEW VAUGHN MAY BE WRESTLING OVER THOR CASTING
08.13.07
By Devin Faraci
Contributing sources: Dr. Donald Blake

Now that Matthew Vaughn is on the Thor movie, attention must shift inevitably to who will be playing the Norse god-cum-superhero. Rumors that have reached my own, decidedly non-Asgardian, ears indicate that Marvel Studios and their new director may be at odds when it comes to casting this lead role.

According to my first time source*, Marvel wants wrestler Triple H to play the god of thunder, while Vaughn is dead set against it. Triple H is a name that comes up in a lot of fan casting for the role, mainly because the guy really does look Thor-ish, but his acting resume is a little thin (unless you count all of his wrestling experience as acting, since all of that **** is fake and engineered to appeal to the lowest common denominator), so I can see where Vaughn is not happy with the idea of making his lead a fella whose main film experience was in Blade: Trinity.

The problem is simple: how much power does Vaughn have in this struggle? If Stardust had opened bigger, he’d certainly have more. Add to that the fact that a strike is looming, which means that Vaughn isn’t going to have a lot of time to find his perfect Thor, plus everybody’s schedules are getting quite packed as they’re trying to fit in as much last minute work as possible. If he can find his perfect Thor and convince Marvel to hire him, it won’t make a difference if the actor’s dance card is completely full from here until the strike deadline.

Thor can quite possibly be the trickiest bit of casting in the entire Marvel pantheon, since the character really needs to be physically imposing, but the actor might be called upon to deliver ersatz Shakespearian dialogue. It’s one thing to cast an Austrian bodybuilder as a mostly mute killing machine from the future, and another to cast a professional wrestler as a god who gives flowery speeches.

*ie, take this one as scuttlebutt only.





Not looking good. I'm on Vaughn's side. Well, at least, it seems that he doesn't want a wrestler...


If there is Odin or Zeus or any old guy with white beard, He won't let Triple H be cast as Thor. That's just... stupid. No goddamn wrestlers! MARVEL wants Triple H? Unbeliavable, they've made so many great casting decisions for The Iron Man and The Hulk, why not here?

[Canis Sapiens]

If there is Odin or Zeus or any old guy with white beard, He won't let Triple H be cast as Thor. That's just... stupid. No goddamn wrestlers! MARVEL wants Triple H? Unbeliavable, they've made so many great casting decisions for The Iron Man and The Hulk, why not here?

I totally agree!

Now that they achieved more freedom, the guys at Marvel have made some real wise decisions, going for quality actors (both Iron Man and the new Hulk movie have better casts than, say, Fantastic Four or Ghost Rider IMO), so I think there's hope Vaughn will be allowed to cast a real actor. If Marvel's latest decisions are a hint, It looks like they will go for a quality actor, not unknown, instead of some muscle-bound caveman.

[tamron]

I'm taking this rumor with a huge grain of salt. Like Devin mentioned in the article, HHH is brought up in tons of fan casts, and the 'scooper' was a first timer. I'm thinking it's just a wrestling fan with wishful thinking.

There's got to be an unknown/lesser known that can fit the bill. Johann Urb and Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth were two names that came up in previous threads, without having even seen them act, they've got to be better than HHH.

Hemsworth:
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3788/chris20hemsworthym3.jpg

Urb:
http://www.ekspress.ee/fotodb/DCD48CDF8003C324C2256F1F00365EF2/$file/tn_urb.jpg

Push come to shove get Karl Urban, even. I'm not a fan of him as Thor, but at least he's a solid actor.

[Canis Sapiens]

Looks-wise, Johann Urb would be great.

[MarvelMovies]

Not too keen on Marvel's stance on Triple H. He may look the part, but he certainly doesn't have the acting chops to do a whole movie, and definitely not in my top 10.

Karl Urban, I would go against that choice also. Just saw Pathfinder the other day, and he doesn't really have the look for the role, nor do I see him as an actor that can hold the movie down on his own.

[KangConquers]

Not too keen on Marvel's stance on Triple H. He may look the part, but he certainly doesn't have the acting chops to do a whole movie, and definitely not in my top 10.

Karl Urban, I would go against that choice also. Just saw Pathfinder the other day, and he doesn't really have the look for the role, nor do I see him as an actor that can hold the movie down on his own.


They could have Triple H with voice overs by an actual actor hahahaha!

[Nathan]

I also don't like the idea of Wrestlers in important roles, but then again Thor isn't supposed to quote Shakespear. As Thor, wouldn't he just have to be cocky, talk swollen and go into a war rage?

[KangConquers]

I also don't like the idea of Wrestlers in important roles, but then again Thor isn't supposed to quote Shakespear. As Thor, wouldn't he just have to be cocky, talk swollen and go into a war rage?

That is true in a sense. Thor does seem to beg for a wrestler in terms of him being meat headed.

I FEEL AS MIGHTY AS ODIN!!!!!


but I'd prefer a real actor.

[FVD]

Kim from Home and Away???? Can't see it. Like KangConquers' choices for Thor and Loki though. Christopher Eccleston is a very good suggestion for Loki. Who's that as Thor? Kulich?

[FVD]

Kim from Home and Away???? Can't see it. Like KangConquers' choices for Thor and Loki though. Christopher Eccleston is a very good suggestion for Loki. Who's that as Thor? Kulich?

And please no Triple H for Thor please. Not Brad Pitt either. And there are far better choices than Karl Urban. Not him please. We don't need flavour of the month actors if you ask me.

[Nepenthes]

Sean Bean.

Now that's a good idea. What a great actor. Only drawback he might be a little too old, gut then I guess Thor IS a God, he's supposed to look wise, noble, aged yet strong.

Karl Urban's okay. He's not very diverse or deep but he's a very good character actor for a certain type of role. Doesn't mean he can pull it off for a lead though. He'd be fairly wooden and boring. Put him in the movie, just not as Thor.


http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3788/chris20hemsworthym3.jpg
You have to go be kidding me. May as well get Paul Anderson

[chiefchirpa]

Now, this is a mixed up. Should've been Ray Stevenson (big oaf Titus Pullo) as Thor.

http://www.moviehole.net/news/20070814_is_thor_from_rome.html

Kevin McKidd (aka Lucius Vorenus) is better as the angsty and smarter Punisher.

[dpm07]

Now, this is a mixed up. Should've been Ray Stevenson (big oaf Titus Pullo) as Thor.

http://www.moviehole.net/news/20070814_is_thor_from_rome.html

Kevin McKidd (aka Lucius Vorenus) is better as the angsty and smarter Punisher.

Not my first choice, but I'll take Pvt. Cooper as Thor. I could see him with the look. I was hoping I'd see him in a Dog Soldiers 2 film, but I wouldn't mind him in Thor. He's going to be in The Last Legion this coming weekend, so I'll be watching him (along with Aishwarya Rai of course).

I would still like to see Karl Urban as Thor, but this guy would be ok for me. I think he'd need to hit the gym a little more though.

[Lobo]

Now, this is a mixed up. Should've been Ray Stevenson (big oaf Titus Pullo) as Thor.

http://www.moviehole.net/news/20070814_is_thor_from_rome.html

Kevin McKidd (aka Lucius Vorenus) is better as the angsty and smarter Punisher.

Y'know I think I like this casting if true :up:

http://www.hbo.com/rome/img/cast/actor/actor_kevinmckidd.jpg

[Warhammer]

If the film is aiming at star power, I'd love Brad Pitt to be askws. His age has made him look more tough/rugged. I can definitely see him as Thor.

[Spider-Fan]

I am getting the same reaction from McKidd I got when RDJ got Tony Stark. Never would have thought of it, but solid choice (assuming McKidd gets the role of course).

[CaptainStacy]

I'm surprised no one's commented on this suggestion.

http://www.wrestlingworld.it/Historical/Biografie/Nathanjones/nathanjoneslogo.jpg

http://www.wrestlingworld.it/Historical/Biografie/Nathanjones/Nathanj.jpg

http://www.bangkokfilm.org/2005/images/event/7_Day-Five-11.jpg

Nathan Jones. 6'10" 350lbs of pure muscle. He'll make Routh's Superman look like a boy scout.

EDIT: Found a good vid of him on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4vgUu6qebj0


This is the Absorbing Man. "nuff said! :up:

[CaptainStacy]

IESB.net reports that newly named Thor director Matthew Vaughn is rumored to be considering Kevin McKidd for the role of the God of Thunder.
Just days after Matthew Vaughn was announced as director of the Thor adaptation over at Marvel Studios, a name has started floating around industry circles as a potential lead.
Looks like there may be another superhero coming out of HBO’s Rome. First it was Ray Stevenson who was announced as the new Punisher. Now, Kevin McKidd, Rome’s Lucius Vorenus, is being rumored as the new mighty Thor!
The Thor script was penned by Mark Protosevich and is said to very origin heavy. Origin of Norse Gods, origin of the Uru Hammer, origin of how Thor came to be basically, which makes a lot of sense considering the last time most saw Thor on the big screen was in Adventures in Babysitting!
McKidd is currently shooting Made of Honor with Patrick Dempsey and finished up Dylan based on the life of poet Dylan Thomas.
The IESB has not been able to get full confirmation on this casting as of yet, we'll keep you updated!
Marvel Studios is looking to start shooting on Thor by this winter in order to stay one step ahead of the looming writers’ guild strike.

[Whiskey Tango]

Here's a link to the page in the Vaughn thread with pics of McKidd.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=281396&page=7

[Wolfman]

Kevin McKidd? No thank you. I don't mind if Karl Urban doesn't get the job, but I don't want this guy either.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/drama/gunpowder/images/wallpaper_02.jpg
Thor? Nope.

[pencilsong]

My pick for Thor

(click)
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7387/thor222thumbnailsmw6.jpg (http://www.wetacollectors.com/)

[Nathan]

I don't really see Thor in him either.

[carrrnuttt]

This is the Absorbing Man. "nuff said! :up:

Didn't even think of that:

http://www.wrestlingworld.it/Historical/Biografie/Nathanjones/nathanjoneslogo.jpg

http://www.immortalthor.net/bio-absorbingman.jpg

Looks good to me.

[kedrell]

^Agreed, but he'd have been a better Juggernaut I think.

[carrrnuttt]

^Agreed, but he'd have been a better Juggernaut I think.

Don't even get me started. I despised their choice of Juggernaut for that disappointing movie.

I didn't even know what Nathan Jones' name was until this thread, though I've seen him play bad guy in a few movies, though I know there were much better choices for Juggernaut for the X-Men movie.

[kedrell]

^I was ok with it, just how I was ok with how they did the Thing in the FF films since I didn't see how they'd get a live actor who fits the bill so I had to accept some limitations if they weren't gonna go with CGI like the Hulk. That was until I heard about this guy. He literally is like the Juggernaut from the comics(height-wise at least, no one weighs 900lb.).

[carrrnuttt]

^I was ok with it, just how I was ok with how they did the Thing in the FF films since I didn't see how they'd get a live actor who fits the bill so I had to accept some limitations if they weren't gonna go with CGI like the Hulk. That was until I heard about this guy. He literally is like the Juggernaut from the comics(height-wise at least, no one weighs 900lb.).

Well, as much as some people seem to despise wrestlers as actors, for what Juggernaut did in that movie (nothing), they could have gotten someone who's actually taller than Wolverine, and more imposing than Sabretooth, such as Goldberg or Kane. The way I see it, pro wrestlers are pretty much actors anyhow.

But I digress. Back to Thor...

[jeaf7]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=13360625

Mike OHearn...nuff said.

[Peyton Westlake]

Is Thor from Rome?
Date : August 14, 2007</B> Posted By : Kirby Kegar

http://www.moviehole.net/img/kevinmckidd.jpgKevin McKidd, fresh from the TV (http://www.moviehole.net/news/20070814_is_thor_from_rome.html#) series Rome, is rumoured to have snag the lead role in Thor, Matthew Vaughn’s film take on the classic Marvel comic, according to IESB.net (http://www.iesb.net/).
If true, McKidd will be the second cast member from Rome to have scored a superhero gig in recent weeks – co-star Ray Stevenson was recently sworn in as the new Punisher.
Whatcha think? is this guy the Thunder God?

[ANTOINE X]

I dont know him very well.I saw him in rome he seems ok.

http://www.hbo.com/rome/img/cast/character/character_luciusvorenus.jpg

[Jordacar]

If his new show "Journeyman" gets picked up, then he'll be too busy.

[ANTOINE X]

Wait a minute the guy is only 6ft? (IMDB) that can t work:csad:

[odiin]

You probably should have checked the Matt Vaughn... or Karl Urban thread. We already know this dude.

and lawl at thinking 6 feet is too short to work. Don't be ridiculous.

[Mr. Socko]

He's got a pretty big head!

[carrrnuttt]

and lawl at thinking 6 feet is too short to work. Don't be ridiculous.

For Thor? 6 feet IS too short.

[KangConquers]

For Thor? 6 feet IS too short.

well, he's more like 6'1"...but still. Yeah it's a bit short.

But let's be honest, we're not getting any taller than 6'3", because it barely exists. The likelihood of finding someone the right age, height, and build for Thor who can act is damn impossible right now.

Vladimir Kulich could've done it 10 years ago. 6'5", built, blonde, and a good actor.

Karl Urban is only 6'2", which is that much different than 6'1".

[odiin]

For Thor? 6 feet IS too short.

And for a person? 6' 6" is outrageously tall, and that's who's going to be playing Thor, a person, not a drawing that you can draw as tall as you want. I laugh at the people who, for some reason consider height THE most important aspect of a character and will disregard anyone who isn't that tall regardless of acting ability or even looks, and then suggest some steroid freak wrestler.

The truth is, even if someone is like 5' 7" they could still play Thor, and play him well. It would be a shorter Thor, yes, but Thor nonetheless. By the way, comic book characters are all caricatures with rippling muscles weighing over 300 pounds and are 6' 3"+, but that's all it is, a caricature. When you translate that into the real world things aren't going to be nearly that extreme.

[ANTOINE X]

And for a person? 6' 6" is outrageously tall, and that's who's going to be playing Thor, a person, not a drawing that you can draw as tall as you want. I laugh at the people who, for some reason consider height THE most important aspect of a character and will disregard anyone who isn't that tall regardless of acting ability or even looks, and then suggest some steroid freak wrestler.

The truth is, even if someone is like 5' 7" they could still play Thor, and play him well. It would be a shorter Thor, yes, but Thor nonetheless. By the way, comic book characters are all caricatures with rippling muscles weighing over 300 pounds and are 6' 3"+, but that's all it is, a caricature. When you translate that into the real world things aren't going to be nearly that extreme.

I totally disagree this is prejudice to say that tall people cant act! Its Hollywood fault that always pick the same type of person. There s probably good tall actors out there but they will never get a chance because Hollywood thinks otherwise

[carrrnuttt]

When you translate that into the real world things aren't going to be nearly that extreme.

Of course. I mean, an eight-to-nine-figure Hollywood movie IS the "real world" right?

...

Even the TV show "The Real World" isn't the "real world".

As bad as the movie was, if they can find Routh from some TV soap, they can find a more appropriate Thor. I mean, Routh's casting was one of the few bright spots of that movie.

You're advocating "settling". C'mon. They found Emmy Award winning 6'4" Vincent D'Onofrio as a pseudo-"Thor" for the "Adventures in Babysitting" movie, for chrissakes.

[odiin]

I'm not saying that there aren't tall people that can act. I'm saying that there are only a few people that tall to begin with, fewer still who are actors, even fewer who are good actors, even fewer who look enough like Thor, and even fewer who would be willing to do it or have time free to.

Why limit the casting like that, and disregard someone who would do a great job just for a few inches of extra height that you will barely, if at all notice on screen?

[carrrnuttt]

Why limit the casting like that, and disregard someone who would do a great job just for a few inches of extra height that you will barely, if at all notice on screen?

Why limit the casting like that, and stop with someone less appropriate because he can act, when I guarantee that there is someone out there that CAN act, and has the stature?

And just so you know, the stars of this movie *I think* :whatever: will have to show themselves in public, out of the movie and any sort of effects.

"Wait, THAT'S Thor?" "He looked bigger on-screen..."

Savvy?

[ANTOINE X]

I'm not saying that there aren't tall people that can act. I'm saying that there are only a few people that tall to begin with, fewer still who are actors, even fewer who are good actors, even fewer who look enough like Thor, and even fewer who would be willing to do it or have time free to.

Why limit the casting like that, and disregard someone who would do a great job just for a few inches of extra height that you will barely, if at all notice on screen?


I m not saying that he most be exactly 6.6 or 6.5 but please respect the character! Taking some one who s 6ft for a 6.6 that s a bit exaggerated!

[KangConquers]

first off, he's 6'0.5". Not 6'.

Some of you have been wanting Sean Bean (5'10"), Viggo Mortensen (5'11"), Karl Urban (6'1"). So when someone gets cast in that height range, you piss and moan?

The only choice in the height range is Vladimir Kulich.

Triple H is NOT a legit contender. Neither is Fabio, Nathan Jones, or any of the other STUPID big man picks I've seen.

[ANTOINE X]

first off, he's 6'0.5". Not 6'.

Some of you have been wanting Sean Bean (5'10"), Viggo Mortensen (5'11"), Karl Urban (6'1"). So when someone gets cast in that height range, you piss and moan?

The only choice in the height range is Vladimir Kulich.

Triple H is NOT a legit contender. Neither is Fabio, Nathan Jones, or any of the other STUPID big man picks I've seen.


It annoy me how Hollywood is so lazy.They create that myth that tall people cant act. Instead or trying to find some one tall that and can act they rather choose the same people. Brad pitt this brad pitt that! I mean when I see that they gonna take brad for HE-MAN??? That s an insult for all the tall actor !

[KangConquers]

It annoy me how Hollywood is so lazy.They create that myth that tall people cant act. Instead or trying to find some one tall that and can act they rather choose the same people. Brad pitt this brad pitt that! I mean when I see that they gonna take brad for HE-MAN??? That s an insult for all the tall actor !

statistically only 1 out of every 20 men stands 6'3" or over. Let's say 1 out of every 4 men are blonde. let's say one out of every 5 are conventionally good looking. That right there is 1 out of every 400 men. and let's say one out of every 5 of those is 25-35. We're upto 1 in 2000.

Now let's say 1 out of every 10,000 men are film actors. That's one out of every 20,000,000 men. Let's say 1 out of every 20 of these men are good to great film actors.


What we get is 1 out of every 400,000,000 men...or about 8 men alive, would be a perfect match for Thor.

So...if you want to search the globe and find those 8 men alive who would be perfect for the part, be my guest.

[Will]

Kevin actually looks like a rock solid choice but the tough part is getting his height to be closer to Thor's. I guess they can try to something similar to Cyclops/James Marsden in the X-Men movies by cleverly masking lifts or touching Kevin up with CG to make him look taller than the rest.

[KangConquers]

Kevin actually looks like a rock solid choice but the tough part is getting his height to be closer to Thor's. I guess they can try to something similar to Cyclops/James Marsden in the X-Men movies by cleverly masking lifts or touching Kevin up with CG to make him look taller than the rest.

Yeah I mean...look at Beowulf...they're taking an old fat guy and giving him the body of a God.

Thor, all they'd have to do is lifts, plus a little camera work...and for any face to face shots, they could even put him on a foot stool.

[Romero's Stache]

I have no idea who should be cast as Thor, in fact I care little about the movie and was just given a link by a friend of my on AIM to this particular thread.

But I will say this.

Damn I love Rome.

[carrrnuttt]

Wow. I guess I didn't make my message clear enough.

Here: IF "ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING" CAN FIND AN AWARD-WINNING, 6'4" "THOR", WHY CAN'T THE ACTUAL THOR MOVIE?

The Superman franchise found TWO actors the proper height for Superman, one 6'3" (Routh), the other 6'4" (Reeves). If you want to count Tom Welling, he's 6'3" also. Dean Cain is only 6' tall, but Superman can get away with thet much better than Thor can, you'd think.

So, the multi-million-dollar Thor franchise is going to be out-searched by a campy (although good) 1980's movie, and a TV show on a minor network?

Isn't this why casting calls are done?

[KangConquers]

Wow. I guess I didn't make my message clear enough.

Here: IF "ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING" CAN FIND AN AWARD-WINNING, 6'4" "THOR", WHY CAN'T THE ACTUAL THOR MOVIE?

The Superman franchise found TWO actors the proper height for Superman, one 6'3" (Routh), the other 6'4" (Reeves). If you want to count Tom Welling, he's 6'3" also. Dean Cain is only 6' tall, but Superman can get away with thet much better than Thor can, you'd think.

So, the multi-million-dollar Thor franchise is going to be out-searched by a campy (although good) 1980's movie, and a TV show on a minor network?

Isn't this why casting calls are done?

How is it being outdone? You're judging only by appearance.

Read my previous post. There are probably like 8 guys in the whole world, who can play this perfect vision of Thor.

You neglect to mention that Routh and Reeves were found 30 years apart.

[carrrnuttt]

How is it being outdone? You're judging only by appearance.

Yes I am! This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for most us who have been waiting for it for many, many years.

Read my previous post. There are probably like 8 guys in the whole world, who can play this perfect vision of Thor.

WRONG! Did YOU know about Routh before he was cast as Superman? Did most of the world know anything about D'Onofrio before he became "Thor"?

Stars are found ALL THE TIME. I bet there is one perfect person already out there that we haven't found yet. We'll never find him, because you are too busy looking at people you already know.

You neglect to mention that Routh and Reeves were found 30 years apart.

The point is, THEY WERE FOUND, NOT CREATED OR ENHANCED.

[KangConquers]

Yes I am! This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for most us who have been waiting for it for many, many years.



WRONG! Did YOU know about Routh before he was cast as Superman? Did most of the world know anything about D'Onofrio before he became "Thor"?

Stars are found ALL THE TIME. I bet there is one perfect person already out there that we haven't found yet. We'll never find him, because you are too busy looking at people you already know.



The point is, THEY WERE FOUND, NOT CREATED OR ENHANCED.

Maybe you should stop being superficial and pay more attention to something like acting ability.

Granted, that seems to take a backseat on the boards a lot.

[carrrnuttt]

Maybe you should stop being superficial and pay more attention to something like acting ability.
Granted, that seems to take a backseat on the boards a lot.

Wow. You are one obtuse person.

I am not saying "looks/stature before talent". I am saying LOOK FOR BOTH.

IF A MOTHER****ING 1980's CAMPY MOVIE DID IT, WHY CAN'T THE ACTUAL THOR MOVIE?!?!

If you still don't get it after that, you're stupider than you make yourself to be.

[KangConquers]

Wow. You are one obtuse person.

I am not saying "looks/stature before talent". I am saying LOOK FOR BOTH.

IF A MOTHER****ING 1980's CAMPY MOVIE DID IT, WHY CAN'T THE ACTUAL THOR MOVIE?!?!

If you still don't get it after that, you're stupider than you make yourself to be.


Stupider isn't a word, Speed Racer. Maybe we need some cheese with all your whine.

When you see a 6'6" Thor who can act, who's under 35, tell me. For the record, I'd like a tall Thor, but I'd rather have a 6'1" actor who can act then a 6'4" one who can't.

Also, typing in all caps doesn't make your point anymore valid.

[carrrnuttt]

Stupider isn't a word, Speed Racer. Maybe we need some cheese with all your whine.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stupider

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adj. stu·pid·er, stu·pid·est

Slow to learn or understand; obtuse.
Tending to make poor decisions or careless mistakes.
Marked by a lack of intelligence or care; foolish or careless: a stupid mistake.
Dazed, stunned, or stupefied.
Pointless; worthless: a stupid job.n. A stupid or foolish person.


[Latin stupidus, from stupēre, to be stunned.]

stu'pid·ly adv., stu'pid·ness n.
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In your case, you are the stu·pid·est.

When you see a 6'6" Thor who can act, who's under 35, tell me.

It's not MY job to look for this person, dimwit. I don't have the millions to do so. The movie production certainly does, and lesser movies have found better fits for whatever role needs the movie requires.

You are so hung up on looking for people YOU already know, you're not willing to look further. "Narrow-minded" comes immediately to mind. Answer my question: Did YOU know who Brandon Routh was before he was cast as Superman?

I certainly didn't.

Also, typing in all caps doesn't make your point anymore valid.

They're called "points of emphasis" genius. I was hoping they would somehow catch the attention of *some* of your drifting brain cells.

[Ricochet_NI]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned

According to a report at Lordsofpain.net

"The Game" Triple H, who is set to return to the WWE at Summerslam to face King Booker after recovering from his most recent quad injury, is being considered for a part or in fact the lead in the upcoming movie based on the Marvel Comics character Thor. In fact, executives at Marvel are actually pushing for HHH to be signed to the picture. However, the director Matthew Vaughn is apparently against the idea of "The Game" as Thor and is looking to try and land Kevin McKidd, who is on the HBO series Rome, to the role.

[KangConquers]

mew mew mew


I'm not all about people I know. I've actually sat their watching movies, trying to find a Thor. I do not support the Karl Urban Bandwagon at all, nor do I support the Triple H bandwagon, the Brad Pitt Bandwagon, etc. My first pick is Vladimir Kulich, who fits Thor perfectly (6'5"), but is just a little too old for the role.

In fact, I'm quite the opposite. I'm one of the few people here who's always digging around for that perfect casting for a character. I'm not one of those people who jumped on the Ali Larter bandwagon for Black Cat; I don't like flavor of the month actors for every role.

It's much easier to find a 6'3", brown haired male who can act than a 6'6", blonde haired man who can act. Just judging by the frequency in the gene pool. Statistically, a man over 6'3" occurs in less than 1 in 20 people, and brown hair is the dominant gene.

Saying that there's an exact Thor out there who can act, is like saying there's an exact Terry Dodson Black Cat out there; it's just not going to happen.

Now you can either grow up, and stop flaming people like a little 4 year old, or you could continue to ***** and whine, and wallow in your own filth. I respect your passion for the character, but at some point, it's not realistic to expect that perfect Thor.

Everyone who's got the look down is a TERRIBLE actor, or too old. I'd rather see a 5'4" guy play Thor than Triple H.

You're going to say "BUT WE CAN GET BOTH MORON." Maybe; I'd love to see it. But I don't believe it's out there. Like I said. Less than 1% of all men are over 6'3"; I can post medical charts if you'd like to see them. It's extremely rare. You're looking for a needle in a haystack, and it can't always be done.

Of course, since you're obviously under 15 years old, judging by your inability to have a conversation that doesn't involve captial letters, you won't read any of this. You will just throw a hissy fit and call me a moron.

As for "Stupider", I've found sources that say it's not grammatically correct.

And as for my intelligence level, I think my degree from a top 5 regional school shows that I have just a little more brain power than you're giving me credit for.

On a side note, I'm a little shocked at your posts in this thread; you always struck me as a pretty intelligent person, but you've been nothing more than a braying idiot in this thread.

[carrrnuttt]

On a side note, I'm a little shocked at your posts in this thread; you always struck me as a pretty intelligent person, but you've been nothing more than a braying idiot in this thread.

That's what happens when frustration gets the best of you. Especially when dealing with someone who's either an opaque nitwit by nature, or just doing it to irritate you.

What the hell does what YOU'VE seen have to do with what the studio is capable of finding? Can YOU call on aspiring actors worldwide, nationwide, hell in your own city to audition in front of you so that you may evaluate them for the part? Also, the actor doesn't have to be blonde. See this guy below?

http://www.stomptokyo.com/otf/Babysitting/DzlItem687.jpg

He's not blonde. Vincent D'Onofrio. Emmy award winning actor. Playing a pseudo-Thor in 1987. He's 6'4".

Understand that I am not knocking the director's choice simply because he is 6'. It is because they don't even give the appearance of trying to look for anyone else more suited. BOTH the studio and the director.

Who knows who they might find? Certainly not me. I don't think you do either.

Lastly, I might be a "braying idiot", but you have certainly proven that you can be a pedantic sphincter. Your "degree from a top 5 regional school" certainly didn't help in that regard. Well, maybe it tightened you a bit more...

PS:

As for "Stupider", I've found sources that say it's not grammatically correct.

"Grammar" and it "not being a word", are two very distinct things, bub. Just as "irregardless" is a word, but not grammatically apropos. I guess this wasn't covered when you were busy getting your "degree from a top 5 regional school"?

[Oerwinde]

Height is inconsequential. There are like 3 million tricks that can be used to make someone look taller on screen.

Sean Bean would be the best choice. He has the looks and the acting chops. I wouldn't mind Kevin McKidd though. Karl Urban doesn't look manly enough.

[logansoldcigar]

Yes I am! This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for most us who have been waiting for it for many, many years.



WRONG! Did YOU know about Routh before he was cast as Superman? Did most of the world know anything about D'Onofrio before he became "Thor"?

Stars are found ALL THE TIME. I bet there is one perfect person already out there that we haven't found yet. We'll never find him, because you are too busy looking at people you already know.



The point is, THEY WERE FOUND, NOT CREATED OR ENHANCED.

they had to enhance vincent d'onoforio for adventures in babysitting tho, didnt they: he isnt blonde.

didnt they have to have some padding on Rouths supersuit cos his frame isnt naturally broad enough?

finally, Chris Reeve always admitted, he was "enhanced" for superman,(they got Dave Prowse to do it) but he was hired for his ability to play Clark Kent :I saw an interview where he said he wore the bulkiest clothes he could find for his last call back, and all they did was put glasses on him , and gave him the job: they figured they could work on the rest later

whether is Thor or anyone else: get the best actor you can first, things like being 6'5 are a bonus

[not_a_victim]

WOW, that is VD'O? I gotta go see what movie that was...
It was Adventures in Babysetting, and it was made the same year as Full Metal Jacket, which makes his body transformation for FMJ even more amazing.
Why doesn't he make more movies?

[dpm07]

WOW, that is VD'O? I gotta go see what movie that was...
It was Adventures in Babysetting, and it was made the same year as Full Metal Jacket, which makes his body transformation for FMJ even more amazing.
Why doesn't he make more movies?

He is a good actor, and an underrated one as well. I think he's content with doing L&O: Criminal Intent. It's a secure job with an established crime drama franchise.

Here's a quote from his biography:

"I took a route of acting, rather than starmaking, so it cost me a lot financially."

He's also an older man, who is probably content with not competing against younger stars who he is probably a better actor than, but because of his age, he might not get the roles.

[Upper_Krust]

Hey Odiin! :)

And for a person? 6' 6" is outrageously tall, and that's who's going to be playing Thor, a person, not a drawing that you can draw as tall as you want. I laugh at the people who, for some reason consider height THE most important aspect of a character and will disregard anyone who isn't that tall regardless of acting ability or even looks, and then suggest some steroid freak wrestler.

If its a choice between a steroid freak Wrestler and McKidd, then I'll take Triple H any day of the week.

The truth is, even if someone is like 5' 7" they could still play Thor, and play him well.

They could play him and it would look utterly ****ing ridiculous.

It would be like having this fellow cast as the lead in Man of Steel:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/charliechu/195270570/

It would be a shorter Thor, yes, but Thor nonetheless.

No it won't, by that point it will just be an idiot in a costume.

By the way, comic book characters are all caricatures with rippling muscles weighing over 300 pounds and are 6' 3"+, but that's all it is, a caricature. When you translate that into the real world things aren't going to be nearly that extreme.

Agreed, but Thor is 6'6" in the comics, built like a brick ****house with Brad Pitt type looks.

Obviously somethings got to give, since such an actor seemingly doesn't exist (short of a time machine to go get a young Dolph Lungdren). But McKidd has nothing of the physicality. Hes not tall enough, hes not good looking enough, hes not well enough built. Hes 0/3.

McKidd just about has the physicality to play Doctor Donald Blake, let alone Thor!

[not_a_victim]

Regarding the height/realism thing, I have often wondered if Marvel had produced the X-Men movies themselves, would they have let an actor who was a foot taller than the comic character have the role, ala Hugh Jackman and Logan?

[MarvelMovies]

statistically only 1 out of every 20 men stands 6'3" or over. Let's say 1 out of every 4 men are blonde. let's say one out of every 5 are conventionally good looking. That right there is 1 out of every 400 men. and let's say one out of every 5 of those is 25-35. We're upto 1 in 2000.

Now let's say 1 out of every 10,000 men are film actors. That's one out of every 20,000,000 men. Let's say 1 out of every 20 of these men are good to great film actors.


What we get is 1 out of every 400,000,000 men...or about 8 men alive, would be a perfect match for Thor.

So...if you want to search the globe and find those 8 men alive who would be perfect for the part, be my guest.

LOL!

What a crazy post.

I like how it started out in 1 in a small number, and ended up with 8 people worldwide!

[MarvelMovies]

It's amazing how height talk is dominating this thread right now.

Wolverine = 5'4" or at the most 5'8"
Hugh Jackman = 6'2" I think.

Cyclops = Taller than Wolverine.
James Marsden = 6'1"

The guy had to wear Platform shoes, and even then he was only about one inch taller than Wolverine.

Did fans complain that Hugh Jackman wasn't right for the role after watching the movie? Heck no!

Hugh was perfect for the role, regardless of his height or whatever.

It's a few inches here and there, which in the end, doesn't even really matter.

Ever see Lord of the Rings, I don't think Frodo was over 5 feet tall, but the actor sure as heck was. Height really doesn't matter in Hollywood anymore, as a man could be up to 9 feet tall (Xerxes in 300) or short as 3 feet (Lord of the Rings -- pick a character).

If the movie is good, and I hope that the movie is good, I will not pay an ounce of my attention span to the couple of inches that people in this thread are arguing over! I did not care that Wolverine was only an inch shorter than Cyclops, and I did not care that Tobey Maguire was a 30 year old playing a High Schooler, and do you know why, cause those movies have great storylines, great characters, and most of all, great acting.

It did not matter about age or height, cause when the movie is good, you don't really care about those things.

Now, when the movie sucks, that's a whole 'nother story, and if that's the case, then it really doesn't matter the height of the actor anyways, cause there are so many other issues to consider.

Now, if we can all just cease the arguments and name calling, that would be great, cause frankly, if I were a mod in this forum, many of the posters in this thread would be put on probation for at least a week -- I know, because I've been there myself for this same thing. Also, I'd probably create a Thor forum, but that's besides the point, and I understand the reason for this as well, since Mirko doesn't like to create forums unless the movie is 100% confirmed. Ghost Rider, for instance, had a director, screenwriter, lead actor, and started scouting locations, before it failed and had to restart all over again.

[MarvelMovies]

I really don't see Kevin McKidd's "good looks" for Thor in this picture either.

http://l.yimg.com/img.tv.yahoo.com/tv/us/img/site/74/35/0000007435_20060920143342.jpg

In fact, I see more "Thor" in Brad Pitt as Achilles right now.

http://img.search.com/thumb/a/af/Armored.jpg/250px-Armored.jpg

[ANTOINE X]

I really don't see Kevin McKidd's "good looks" for Thor in this picture either.

http://l.yimg.com/img.tv.yahoo.com/tv/us/img/site/74/35/0000007435_20060920143342.jpg

In fact, I see more "Thor" in Brad Pitt as Achilles right now.

http://img.search.com/thumb/a/af/Armored.jpg/250px-Armored.jpg


Oh Lord! what are you saying? Brad Pitt? Why? I m not saying height will run a movie. But why not find some who look like Thor? Why staying in the same bubble?

And to answer KandConquers forget about your man ratio. If you give them something that is called money they will find for U a Norwegians 6.6ft whit blond hair in the middle of Africa. It s just there are lazy and no one give them presser to find one.

If they want to do a Shaq or a Jordan movie you agree they pick tyrese or denzel because they can act? Hell no!

[KangConquers]

Oh Lord! what are you saying? Brad Pitt? Why? I m not saying height will run a movie. But why not find some who look like Thor? Why staying in the same bubble?

And to answer KandConquers forget about your man ratio. If you give them something that is called money they will find for U a Norwegians 6.6ft whit blond hair in the middle of Africa. It s just there are lazy and no one give them presser to find one.

If they want to do a Shaq or a Jordan movie you agree they pick tyrese or denzel because they can act? Hell no!

I'm blonde and norwegian...but I'm only 5'10" :csad: ...blame that on my sicilian side I guess.

[ANTOINE X]

I'm blonde and norwegian...but I'm only 5'10" :csad: ...blame that on my sicilian side I guess.

well I m 6'' anyways if you wanted to do Thor you re too small but in every day world you and me are standard size :woot:

[KangConquers]

well I m 6'' anyways if you wanted to do Thor you re too small but in every day world you and me are standard size :woot:

Hahahah.

I mean, I'm all for a big Thor...but I'd much rather have McKidd than Triple H. Triple H is a terrible choice.

[odiin]

Hahahah.

I mean, I'm all for a big Thor...but I'd much rather have McKidd than Triple H. Triple H is a terrible choice.

Not to mention the fact that McKidd is only 2 shorter than Triple H to begin with. Two freaking inches! You won't even NOTICE the difference. Then again, it wouldn't surprise me if some of the people here don't actually WATCH movies, but rather sit intensively for an hour and a half doing nothing by concentrating on the difference in height between the actors in a film.

[carrrnuttt]

I just don't want the movie to settle, when there are other possibilities. Here's one I found rummaging through Google:

http://www.martinvoll.com/

http://www.martinvoll.com/IMG/martin.jpg

Actor

Martin graduated from East 15 Acting School in 1999. He has since appeared in the feature film Sitting Ducks, directed by BAFTA-winner Gerald Fox, and the shorts The Video Tape and Meli Melo. He also hugely enjoyed working with Dom Joly on a small part in a special edition of Trigger Happy TV.

His theatre credits include the male lead in Jon Fosse's A Summer's Day at the Palace Theatre and Apsyrtus/King Pelias in a tour of Medea with Amazonia Theatre Company.

And according to this, he's multi-lingual, and based in the UK: http://www.voiceovers.co.uk/martin.voll/noshock.html

If that guy is anything near 6' tall, I'd prefer someone like him over either the director's or Marvel's choices.

And I am sure there are more like him we don't know about, toiling in obscurity, waiting for a call from Valhalla.

[odiin]

So basically you just found a random guy and you liked his face so therefore he's a great actor and the right person to lead a 100+ million dollar blockbuster film.

[carrrnuttt]

So basically you just found a random guy and you liked his face so therefore he's a great actor and the right person to lead a 100+ million dollar blockbuster film.

If I can find this random guy free of charge from my desk at work, what do you think the studio can find, with thousands of agents wanting their business?

It's not just his face either. It's in combination with his background as a theater and voiceover actor. It's just a bonus that he happens to also be Norwegian, and I am sure can do the accent well (duh). I can't judge his chops with what little I know, but studios do casting calls exactly for this reason.

I want them to look, not settle.

[ANTOINE X]

If I can find this random guy free of charge from my desk at work, what do you think the studio can find, with thousands of agents wanting their business?

It's not just his face either. It's in combination with his background as a theater and voiceover actor. It's just a bonus that he happens to also be Norwegian, and I am sure can do the accent well (duh). I can't judge his chops with what little I know, but studios do casting calls exactly for this reason.

I want them to look, not settle.

I have no problem with unknown actors,Tobey did it , Christopher reeve did it why not some one for Thor. I always said that they should focus their money on directors and producers more instead of the actors: actors are too expensive these days and do not guaranty a blockbuster.

[jaguarr]

Here: IF "ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING" CAN FIND AN AWARD-WINNING, 6'4" "THOR", WHY CAN'T THE ACTUAL THOR MOVIE?

Yeah, and that guy was a master thespian who could carry an entire film on his shoulders. :dry:


The Superman franchise found TWO actors the proper height for Superman, one 6'3" (Routh), the other 6'4" (Reeves). If you want to count Tom Welling, he's 6'3" also. Dean Cain is only 6' tall, but Superman can get away with thet much better than Thor can, you'd think.

You keep referencing Routh as a great find. He has the unique gift of looking like Christopher Reeves but he's one of the stiffest actors I think I've ever seen. For that reason, he's not that great of a find. He was way out of his league and even painful to watch at times in that film because he was so obviously uncomfortable and unnatural in what he was doing. Looks alone shouldn't drive a character casting choice.

All that said, I'm not sold on this guy yet. I'm not against him doing the film at this point. I think he could probably do it, but is he ideal? I don't know. At least they aren't getting Michael Clark Duncan to do it. :hyper:

jag

[jaguarr]

I just don't want the movie to settle, when there are other possibilities. Here's one I found rummaging through Google:

http://www.martinvoll.com/

http://www.martinvoll.com/IMG/martin.jpg



And according to this, he's multi-lingual, and based in the UK: http://www.voiceovers.co.uk/martin.voll/noshock.html

If that guy is anything near 6' tall, I'd prefer someone like him over either the director's or Marvel's choices.

And I am sure there are more like him we don't know about, toiling in obscurity, waiting for a call from Valhalla.

He looks like Lars Ulrich, not Thor. Give him a call if they make a Metallica bio-pic.
jag

[carrrnuttt]

He looks like Lars Ulrich, not Thor. Give him a call if they make a Metallica bio-pic.
jag

Wow.

I don't give a flying you-know-what about the actor I posted. It's a simplified example of conducting a search and getting closer to a goal. So you disparaging the actor I posted in no way invalidates the simple premise I am after: LOOK, and not SETTLE.
Are you, and the other "settlers" in this thread somehow scared of the prospect of some unkown actor in this movie?
Is it too far-fetched an idea that in a world of millions of starving actors there is a perfect Thor out there that can satisfy at least a major portion of the character's requirements, AND can act, and we just don't know him yet?

[jaguarr]

I don't think anyone's saying that they should just stop looking, carrrrrrrnuttttttt. If a suitable lead popped up out of nowhere, the producers would probably be open to it. But I think some folks aren't saying that this guy is the worst fit for it, either. It's just a rumor at this point, anyway. No need to get your panties in a twist.

But, seriously, if you're going to support your point by posting pictures of possible Thor's, find guys that look like Thor at least because your whole argument is that the lead in this film should look exactly like Thor. Posting pics of guys that look like Lars Ulrich sort of goes against the grain of your argument and just serves to illustrate that it's not an easy task to find a decent actor that actually looks like Thor.

jag

[dpm07]

http://www.martinvoll.com/IMG/martin.jpg


This guy's forehead is waaaay too big. I agree. He could play Lars Ulrich in a Metallica bio-pic. Does anyone know if they are making a Metallica film? If so, I'd definitely audition this guy.

[iamthunderbeast]

This is a joke... but JOHAN HEGG of Amon Amarth!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Hegg
dudes like 6'7" or something, a real life norsemen and has the speach capibilities of dolph lundgren, haha.

[KangConquers]

So basically you just found a random guy and you liked his face so therefore he's a great actor and the right person to lead a 100+ million dollar blockbuster film.


Watch out, Carrrnuttt is going to flame you, than douse you with some piss and moan.

Because you know, the look is more important than the actor to him. He's probably going to question my IQ, question whether I can put my own pants on, or insult me in other ways.

Carrnuttt, your choice sucks. Sorry. Here's your consolation prize kid.

http://torebka.kafeteria.pl/photos/baa1cf96d14b6fb0996410272ffe29dc.jpg

it'll make life not hurt so much anymore, okay.

[carrrnuttt]

Watch out, Carrrnuttt is going to flame you, than douse you with some piss and moan.

Because you know, the look is more important than the actor to him. He's probably going to question my IQ, question whether I can put my own pants on, or insult me in other ways.

Carrnuttt, your choice sucks. Sorry. Here's your consolation prize kid.

http://torebka.kafeteria.pl/photos/baa1cf96d14b6fb0996410272ffe29dc.jpg

it'll make life not hurt so much anymore, okay.

LMAO

You're basically pissing and moaning about me pissing and moaning. And I apologize, but your insecure rant about your college degree qualifies you more as as a "kid" than me pwning (yes, NOT a word) you regarding what is a word or isn't.

I flamed you, because your first responses to my suggestions were just a wee bit condescending, like you are the supreme authority on all that is Thor. You and your "degree" needs to unloosen (yes, that is a word) like a relaxing sphincter, which you certainly are playing the role of.

My choice is insignificant. Yours is too. Yes, even with your degree. I am simply imploring the people whose choices do count to conduct a more thorough "look-see" prior to settling on their first choices.

If you want to interpret that as me favoring looks over acting ability, then that's your own flawed deduction. I find it even funnier that my latest suggestion, a theater trained Norwegian actor (Thor IS a Norse God, isn't he?), is being disparaged for his looks.

[KangConquers]

The difference between my flaming and yours is you're getting all puffy faced and pissy. I'm actually having a good time with it.

As for your choice, and my choice. They don't matter; you're correct. Basically, what we're down to is Triple H and Kevin McKidd. Those are what the studio and the producer respectively want.

Now...as much as I'd love that perfect Thor, it's not happening. So who would you prefer between Trips and McKidd?

[carrrnuttt]

The difference between my flaming and yours is you're getting all puffy faced and pissy. I'm actually having a good time with it.

This is what happens when someone gets uppity with me at 2:00 in the morning, whilst I suffer from insomnia.

And don't start misrepresenting yourself now - you got just as crotchety as I was. I'm just less averse to saying what's on my mind than most.

As for your choice, and my choice. They don't matter; you're correct. Basically, what we're down to is Triple H and Kevin McKidd. Those are what the studio and the producer respectively want.

Not really. What the director wants is a good movie. What the studio wants is a profitable one. Vice versa is also applicable, but I'd say those are each's priorities.

The Director: Personally, I think Vaughn is simply settled on a good, Caucasian actor that can look Nordic enough. I understand he'd want an actor that he feels can convey his feel for the movie, but if this is how this director is "feeling" Thor, shouldn't we as fans be offended? Shouldn't he at least try to find a more appropriate role-player?

Marvel: Besides seeing Thor in his stature, Marvel is seeing dollar signs with Triple H, seeing as how popular wrestling is. You've already conveyed enough of the worry we face with him as Thor, so no need to reiterate it.

Now...as much as I'd love that perfect Thor, it's not happening. So who would you prefer between Trips and McKidd?

Who says it isn't happening? Especially when the title of the article introducing the director's choice has a question mark at the end, and Marvel might still change its mind, if the fans let them know they don't like their choice.

I don't have a preference. I don't like either equally. If I had a preference, the tangent I went on in this debate would have been completely different.

[srh1son]

WRONG! Did YOU know about Routh before he was cast as Superman? Did most of the world know anything about D'Onofrio before he became "Thor"?

D'Onofrio already had his moment to shine a year before "Adventures in Babysitting" in "Full Metal Jacket" as Pvt. Pyle.

I think more people probably remember him as the recruit who kills his drill instructor and himself than as a blonde mechanic some girl mistakes for a comic book character. Hell, more people saw "Men in Black" when he played the farmer taken over by an alien than either of those two films.

[Arkady Rossovich]

That seems like a good choice,but before anything final is done..there should be more searching.

[odiin]

That seems like a good choice,but before anything final is done..there should be more searching.

That's all well and good, but keep in mind that they start filming in winter.

[ANTOINE X]

what about Kevin sorbo is only 6.3ft but thats better than 6ft. We will have to voice over for a Norwegian accent.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/b/be/Sorbo.jpg