Chris Hemsworth is Thor

[Double Down]

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Chris Hemsworth has been cast as the title character in Kenneth Branagh’s big screen adaptation of Marvel’s Thor. Hemsworth will also be playing the mythic comic book character in the Summer 2012 superhero team-up film The Avengers.
You might be wondering, “Who the hell is Chris Hemsworth?” While you might not recognize his name, you saw him on the big screen last weekend in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek as George Kirk. Some of my critic friends had a big problem with Hemsworth’s performance in the opening sequence, but I did not.
Nikki Finke reports that Marvel and Branagh made the final decision earlier today after reviewing Hemsworth’s test footage, which was described as “Oh my god.” Chris is currently in production on the Joss Whedon-written Drew Goddard-directed horror film The Cabin in the Woods. The Australian actor was also just cast as the lead role in MGM’s Red Dawn remake last week.
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/16/chris-hemsworth-is-thor/


"Thor" is slated to be released May 20, 2011 (a date that is subject to change). Marvel will self-finance the film, with distribution to be handled by Paramount Pictures.

[Chewy]

here's the original article from Nikke Finke's site (I was just coming to post it :woot:)


EXCLUSIVE: Talk about spot-on casting. I've just learned that Marvel's Kevin Feigy and director Kenneth Branagh have chosen their THOR -- and it's Chris Hemsworth, who can currently be seen as "George Kirk" in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek reboot and also just snagged the lead in Red Dawn for MGM on Thursday. The gorgeous 25-year-old Australian is a virtual unknown here in the United States. But he played "Kim Hyde" on 171 episodes of Home and Away, the successful Oz television series chronicling the lives and loves of the residents of Summer Bay, a small coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. Hemsworth is repped by partner and co-founder William Ward's ROAR management and Eileen Feldman's agency.
The way Chris Hemsworth got the part of Thor is one of those great Hollywood backstories that happens only once in a blue moon. Ward had found Chris during one of the manager's many scouting trips to Australia. Ward brought him to Los Angeles and really put him out there to casting directors and production executives. As for the major agencies, I hear CAA passed on the meeting, Endeavor took it but passed on repping him, and ICM was interested but dragged their feet. But Eileen Feldman got his appeal immediately.
Chris had read for the part of Thor but wasn't given a test because a casting director had nixed him early on. I'm told Chris' younger brother Liam (who's also a ROAR client) then tested for the role of Thor, but Marvel's Kevin Feigy passed.That's when Ward called up Feigy and said, "You've got to reconsider Chris. He's your guy." So Feigy let Chris read again. And once Marvel put him on tape, it was "Oh my god". Branagh came to town last week and saw the Chris test and made the final decision today.
What a week for Chris since, on Thursday, he just got cast as the Red Dawn lead. Brother Liam, who's only been in Los Angeles for 3 weeks and doesn't even have an agent yet, just got cast the male lead in Last Song opposite Miley Cyrus in the Disney film based on the Nicholas Sparks novel. Both brothers live in William Ward's guest house. Unreal!
Thor's character, in a nutshell is the Viking god of thunder, who wears a winged helmet and speaks in King James Bible-style Olde English, as well as referring to himself in the third person as “the Odinson.” He wields a magic hammer, and can “fly” by throwing the hammer really hard and hanging on to it. Not only is here the movie Thor, but he'll also be interacting later with the likes of Iron Man and Hulk. Marvel tapping Kenneth Branagh was a smart move to elevate the pic since the English helmer has so much experience with Shakespearean battle movies and has the ability to balance action with convincingly delivered old English.
Daniel Craig reportedly turned down the lead role of Thor. Names reputedly in consideration were Rome’s Kevin McKidd and WWE champion Triple-H (who previously entered the Marvel universe as a villainous vampire in Blade: Trinity). I'd heard Marvel wanted to finalize Thor this month.
SOURCE (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/exclusive-chris-hemsworth-is-thor/)


Color me pleased!

[Keyser Soze]

Chris Hemsworth, huh? He kinda looks the part, but his very small role in Star Trek wasn't really enough for me to judge his acting ability one way or the other. I'll reserve judgement on him until I can look a bit more into what he's done.

How legit is /Film as a source, by the way?

[Project862006]

never heard of him but he is 6'3 so atleast he has some height

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I have no interest in Thor but he is hot so I might watch it.

[Double Down]

He was going to get locked up for a superhero movie. This is a pretty good choice.

[Project862006]

i am just curious how they are gonna transform him to look like Thor no idea what thor look they are gonna make for this film

[Hellion]

I have no interest in Thor but he is hot so I might watch it.

That's what I'm sayin' :yay:

[Chewy]

i am just curious how they are gonna transform him to look like Thor no idea what thor look they are gonna make for this film
All he needs is to grow his hair out and he'll look exactly like Thor

[Keyser Soze]

Normally I'd say it's a bad idea casting a total unknown in a role like this, given the success of the ensemble-driven Iron Man, Incredible Hulk and The Dark Knight. And a no-namer like Hensworth could still be a problem come Avengers - how's young Hemsworth gonna hold up alongside the likes of Robert Downey Jr, Ed Norton and Samuel L Jackson? But it's not so much a problem with the Thor movie, as if it's anything like the original script, it's Loki who'll be doing the heavy lifting in terms of acting anyway, so they can always get a bigger name for him. As long as Hemsworth's a good actor, that's all that really matters.

[SWAT]

.... Goddamnit.

[Keyser Soze]

IF this is legit.... now let us take a moment to shed a tear for Alexander Skarsgard. :(

[Carlo Comicus]

I have said only two days ago an official announce is near... :D

Thanks to my source. :)

[Majik1387]

I can see him working in the role.:up:

[SWAT]

Kinda strange the article doesn't even mention Skars... But, it does mention Triple-H :p

[Mister Sinister]

Good luck to him. Good to see he's signed up for The Avengers as well.

[Chewy]

So let's take bets - how long until we hear that Hartnett has signed on, too?

[TheComicbookKid]

What? The Opening of Trek was the worst part. Him and Morrison(though I still love her)

If Bradley Cooper ends up being Green Lantern, I guess having the touch of Abrams on your resume is good for Scifi films.

Hope it works out.

[Lobo]

Oh ****! i dig this choice! :D

[Double Down]

So let's take bets - how long until we hear that Hartnett has signed on, too?

And Natalie Portman.

[Blackman]

I literally no nothing about Thor. I hope this movie ends well tho

[rogue trooper]

I thought he was very good as George Kirk. He could work.

[Project862006]

yeah they better get Portman as Lady Sif

[Lobo]

I literally no nothing about Thor. I hope this movie ends well tho

I know a lot. One of my faves. Any questions just ask :). Also Vartha and Corp are like Thor textbooks.

[Blackman]

I'll star with this question: Who is Thor? lol. I dont know his origin his love interest his villains or anything. Is he like a human who shouts something and then becomes Thor? Just fill me on everything/anything Thor please

[Aesop Rocks]

Hell, would have been a good Captain America. Now that I see he was Kirks father, I can't wait!

[TheCorpulent1]

I have no interest in Thor but he is hot so I might watch it.
Well, I guess that's one thing he's got going for him: attractive enough to draw in people who are uninterested in Thor. :)

He didn't make much of an impression on me in Star Trek. I hope he's got enough presence to pull it off. I've heard Australian accents with a few modifications sound very imperious and regal, so we'll see. I wonder if they'll make him bulk up for the role, too.

[Mister Sinister]

I'll star with this question: Who is Thor? lol. I dont know his origin his love interest his villains or anything. Is he like a human who shouts something and then becomes Thor? Just fill me on everything/anything Thor please

- Norse god of thunder
- Has a super-powered hammer called Mjolnir only he can wield
- Son of Odin
- Lover of Sif
- Brother of arch-nemesis Loki
- Lives in mythical kingdom of Asgard
- Was banished to earth by Odin where he lives as a medical student called Donald Blake with no memory of his past life...until he finds the hammer.

[Project862006]

as a human is'nt he disabled too

[Blackman]

So in the movie is both Donald Blake and Thor present?

[Lobo]

The movie takes place almost entirely on Asgard. Blake makes an appearance towards the end from what we have heard of the revised draft.

[Chewy]

So in the movie is both Donald Blake and Thor present?
We've heard that Blake was added to the very end of the script, but we don't know in what capacity.

[Project862006]

the human side is'nt really in this movie i don't think so at least

the story has been described as being “like a superhero origin story, but not one about a human gaining super powers, but of a god realizing his true potential. It’s the story of an Old Testament god who becomes a New Testament god”.

[Mister J]

I have no idea who this is, but at least the project is moving forward.
Daniel Craig reportedly turned down the lead role of Thor.
I'd have a hard time seeing Craig in the role.
Names reputedly in consideration were Rome’s Kevin McKidd and WWE champion Triple-H (who previously entered the Marvel universe as a villainous vampire in Blade: Trinity).
Stop it.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Well, I guess that's one thing he's got going for him: attractive enough to draw in people who are uninterested in Thor. :)

He didn't make much of an impression on me in Star Trek. I hope he's got enough presence to pull it off. I've heard Australian accents with a few modifications sound very imperious and regal, so we'll see. I wonder if they'll make him bulk up for the role, too.His looks did...lol. I loved the first ten minutes of Trek but I'd agree that he didn't make much of an impression as an actor.

[Jake Cassidy]

This is great news. For the people who aren't sure about him, don't worry. Branagh knows a thing or two about talent. :)

[Lobo]

I have no idea who this is, but at least the project is moving forward.

I'd have a hard time seeing Craig in the role.

Stop it.

Hemsworth is good from what i've seen. Other than the eye roll inducing mentions of Trips, True Bloods Alexander Skarsgard and Charlie Hunnam were also candidates.

[Chewy]

For those who don't know who he is

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[Blackman]

comingsoon.net needs to step their game up. They still dont have this on the main page lol

and Chewy your link doesnt work

[TheCorpulent1]

I'll star with this question: Who is Thor? lol. I dont know his origin his love interest his villains or anything. Is he like a human who shouts something and then becomes Thor? Just fill me on everything/anything Thor please
Thor is the Norse god of thunder. He became too arrogant so his father Odin banished him to live as a human--Dr. Donald Blake--in order to learn humility. He vacationed in Norway as Blake and was attacked by Stone Men from Saturn (it was the '60s ;)), so he ran into a cave but was trapped inside. He took a wooden stick he found in the cave to try and move the rock trapping him, but the rock was too heavy. He slammed the stick against the rock in frustration and was transformed back into Thor--turns out his father Odin had subconsciously guided him to Norway and the cave, since he'd decided his lesson in humility was over. Now feeling a connection to humanity because of his time as Blake, Thor decided to use his formidable powers (super-strength, flight, invulnerability, ability to control weather) and hammer Mjolnir (which the stick Blake found turns into when he transforms) to protect Earth as a superhero.

[Chewy]

and Chewy your link doesnt work
Works for me

[Mister Sinister]

It's on CS/SHH now, mentioning that it should be confirmed on Monday, I think this was a leak.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Australian actors are so hot...alot of the time.

[FaT_tONle]

Well they did say they wanted him under 28. That's probably why Skars was out of the running.

[GNR]

i can totally see it,good choice

[TheCorpulent1]

Well they did say they wanted him under 28. That's probably why Skars was out of the running.
Yeah, I'm fairly happy with him. I don't know how he'll perform, but I have to assume Branagh knows what he's doing. Hemsworth's definitely got the physical look for the role--big, imposing, handsome.

[FaT_tONle]

I just don't get why Marvel wanted to go so young. Even Skars was young, but they wanted someone even younger.

[TheCorpulent1]

I guess for franchise potential. They don't want the guy they're stuck with as Thor for at least 2 movies (Thor and Avengers) to start showing wrinkles.

[Blackman]

NOrton is 39
RDJ is 43

The thing that I do like about Marvel casting is that they dont really care that much about age, unlike DC/WB

[FaT_tONle]

I just don't like it when they cast young so that the actors can grow into their roles by movie 4. We don't know if we'll even get that far if this thing underperforms. Look what happened to Singer's SR. Not that Routh was terrible but Bosworth was. I thought RDJ/Norton castings would change the pattern.

[Double Down]

I guess for franchise potential. They don't want the guy they're stuck with as Thor for at least 2 movies (Thor and Avengers) to start showing wrinkles.

Thor, as of now, is a five-picture commitment.

[RachelDawes]

Australian actors are so hot...alot of the time.

God, yes. :woot:

I wonder how he got the part. I hope he underwent a formal audition and he was selected because he was the best actor they saw.

[Double Down]

God, yes. :woot:

I wonder how he got the part. I hope he underwent a formal audition and he was selected because he was the best actor they saw.

According to Nikki Finke (who broke the story), this is how it went down:
"The way Chris Hemsworth got the part of Thor is one of those great Hollywood backstories that happens only once in a blue moon. Ward had found Chris during one of the manager's many scouting trips to Australia. Ward brought him to Los Angeles and really put him out there to casting directors and production executives.As for the major agencies, I hear CAA passed on the meeting, Endeavor took it but passed on repping him, and ICM was interested but dragged their feet. But Eileen Feldman got his appeal immediately.
Chris had read for the part of Thor but wasn't given a test because a casting director had nixed him early on. I'm told Chris' younger brother Liam (who's also a ROAR client) then tested for the role of Thor, but Marvel's Kevin Feige passed. Then, after a conversation with Ward ('You've got to reconsider Chris, he's your guy'), Feige decided to let Chris read again. And once Marvel put him on tape, it was 'Oh my god.' Branagh came to town last week and saw the Chris test and made the final casting decision today."

[Blackman]

Thor, as of now, is a five-picture commitment.
???
3 Thor films (presumably
and the Avengers

whats the other picture

Link?

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Maybe 2 Avengers movies.

[FaT_tONle]

And why does the report still have a mid June release? Is it still May 20th or what?

[Chewy]

It's May 20. Apparently a bunch of sites missed that memo.

[RachelDawes]

According to Nikki Finke (who broke the story), this is how it went down:
"The way Chris Hemsworth got the part of Thor is one of those great Hollywood backstories that happens only once in a blue moon. Ward had found Chris during one of the manager's many scouting trips to Australia. Ward brought him to Los Angeles and really put him out there to casting directors and production executives.As for the major agencies, I hear CAA passed on the meeting, Endeavor took it but passed on repping him, and ICM was interested but dragged their feet. But Eileen Feldman got his appeal immediately.
Chris had read for the part of Thor but wasn't given a test because a casting director had nixed him early on. I'm told Chris' younger brother Liam (who's also a ROAR client) then tested for the role of Thor, but Marvel's Kevin Feige passed. Then, after a conversation with Ward ('You've got to reconsider Chris, he's your guy'), Feige decided to let Chris read again. And once Marvel put him on tape, it was 'Oh my god.' Branagh came to town last week and saw the Chris test and made the final casting decision today."

That sounds acceptable. :up: Please let him be good! *crosses fingers*

[daywalker2007]

Hemsworth is a decent actor, he's had plenty of experience on Aussie TV.

I say great choice. Virtually unknown, but with Branagh in charge, he should be good.

[MarvelMovies]

Great casting!

I thought his 5 minutes in Star Trek was the best possible start to that movie. Very emotional, very encouraging, and I can't wait to see this dude in a Thor costume. I think he can really pull it off.

[Mister Sinister]

???
3 Thor films (presumably
and the Avengers

whats the other picture

Link?

Cameo in Iron Man 2?

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I don't know s**t about Marvel's Thor so I can only go by what you guys say is a good choice.

I just know that he is hot and I like watching hot guys in action flicks.

[Congo Jack]

Good luck to him. Funny a few people "cast" him as Captain America in the Cap forum here. I've never seen him in anything (have to catch STAR TREK soon) and he looks a little younger than I picture Thor, but he's a good facial match.

Let the photo-manipulations begin...

[MarvelMovies]

For those who don't know who he is

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Thanks for posting that!

Added it to my site - http://www.internapse.com/marvel/news.php?id=1883

[FaT_tONle]

Cameo in Iron Man 2?

Favreau akready confirmed the cameo is out.

[MarvelMovies]

Cameo in Iron Man 2?

I'd say that's a darn good possibility, especially considering Thor is the next Marvel produced film.

Release Schedule - http://www.internapse.com/marvel/release.php

[Betty Ross]

He had more of a Thor-esque look on Home and Away, an Aussie show:

http://z.about.com/d/mensfashion/1/0/i/P/ChrisHemsworth.JPG

I can see Thor in there, defintely..

[MarvelMovies]

It's May 20. Apparently a bunch of sites missed that memo.

You are correct good sir.

Memo here btw: http://www.internapse.com/marvel/news.php?id=1764

[JokerLedger]

Congratulations to Chris Hemsworth for getting the part :)

[Keyser Soze]

One thought that occurred to me. If they're skewing so young with Thor in casting Hemsworth - who is only 25 - it looks like they'll be casting in the same age range for Loki. While they can just about get a pass on being able to match Thor's physical presence with someone in their mid 20s, will they be able to find someone in that age range who has the charisma of Loki?

[Lobo]

???
3 Thor films (presumably
and the Avengers

whats the other picture

Link?

Avengers 2.

[Jake Cassidy]

One thought that occurred to me. If they're skewing so young with Thor in casting Hemsworth - who is only 25 - it looks like they'll be casting in the same age range for Loki. While they can just about get a pass on being able to match Thor's physical presence with someone in their mid 20s, will they be able to find someone in that age range who has the charisma of Loki?

Charlie Hunnam (who tested for Thor) would be a great Loki, imo. :)

[Jake Cassidy]

Avengers 2.

Ha! I was right. :)

[Lobo]

I was just speculating. It seems the most likely.

[Double Down]

???
3 Thor films (presumably
and the Avengers

whats the other picture

Link?

Sorry, but there is no link. The information came from one of my sources.

[WildChild]

I am impressed by this casting.

[Nina7]

I thought he was impressive in the 10 minutes he had in Star Trek. He's 3 years younger than Chris Pine, yet he seemed older and more masculine. I actually thought he was more appealing than Pine personally. Must be 'cause he's Australian. There is something in the water in Australia. They produce such manly, gorgeous men: This guy, Heath Ledger, Sam Worthington, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce.

I really had no interest in seeing this movie, but this casting has definitely piqued my interest.

[Jake Cassidy]

^ I'm Australian. :)

[Marvin]

this is cool

but he would have made an even better Captain America

[Congo Jack]

One thought that occurred to me. If they're skewing so young with Thor in casting Hemsworth - who is only 25 - it looks like they'll be casting in the same age range for Loki. While they can just about get a pass on being able to match Thor's physical presence with someone in their mid 20s, will they be able to find someone in that age range who has the charisma of Loki?
The much rumored Josh Hartnett as Loki would still work.

[Weadazoid]

Well, if it wasn't going to be Skars might as well be this guy, I guess, just think Skars based on what we have seen in True Blood actually has the pressence to become Thor, and has enough acting chops to not be overshadowed by guys like RD Jr......

[Keyser Soze]

The much rumored Josh Hartnett as Loki would still work.

But even Hartnett is in his early 30s, which might be too old to play opposite Hemsworth, seeing as Loki's supposed to be the same age or younger than Thor.

[Weadazoid]

But even Hartnett is in his early 30s, which might be too old to play opposite Hemsworth, seeing as Loki's supposed to be the same age or younger than Thor.




Nah, Harnett looks young, and this kid is big, and while he is a pretty boy, thats not what I would call a baby face

[The Avatar]

maybe we can get Russell Crowe for Odin and Guy Pierce for Loki now.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I don't think that Hartnett is a bad actor...I just felt that he was wrong for Superman. I don't know what Loki is all about so he may or may not be wrong the role for all I know. *shrugs*

[Jake Cassidy]

maybe we can get Russell Crowe for Odin and Guy Pierce for Loki now.

Good idea. Let's fill the entire movie with actors who have done Aussie soaps. :)

[Lobo]

haha, no :p

[Nina7]

Did Russell Crowe do Aussie soaps? I know Guy Pearce did a couple.

I just finished watching the youtube Hemsworth interview link from page 3. He looks so much better now than he did back then(when he was on the soap). I loved him in Star Trek. I was hoping that there would be random flashbacks to his character, but alas, no.

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Including Hemsworth, Crowe and Pearce, Aussie soaps have produced some really good actors. Naomi Watts, Simon Baker, Heath Ledger, Melissa George, Isabel Lucas, Ryan Kwanten, etc. :)

[Jake Cassidy]

Did Russell Crowe do Aussie soaps? I know Guy Pearce did a couple.

I just finished watching the youtube Hemsworth interview link from page 3. He looks so much better now than he did back then(when he was on the soap). I loved him in Star Trek. I was hoping that there would be random flashbacks to his character, but alas, no.

He wasn't a regular, but he was in a couple of episodes of Neighbours. :)

[Nina7]

He wasn't a regular, but he was in a couple of episodes of Neighbours. :)

Really? For some reason, this makes me laugh. If he started out in soaps, why is he so snobby when it comes to his movie roles? I remember when he was doing 3:10 to Yuma press, he said stuff like he would never do a comic book movie or something similar because he didn't want to wear a silly costume.

[Jake Cassidy]

^ To be fair, most Aussie actors started out in soaps.

[Golgo-13]

I can see this guy as Thor; plus i'm glad he's an unknown actor. If he nails this part-he'll forever be associated with the character, as Jackman is to Wolverine and Snipes is to Blade.

[Nina7]

Really? Even the great Cate Blanchett?

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Not 'Home and Away' or 'Neighbours' (the 2 big ones), but Aussie tv, yes. Same with Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana was a standup who did a very successful sketch comedy show called 'Full Frontal'. :)

[Lobo]

So, Jake, who is the next breakout Aussie star?

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Chris Hemsworth, of course.

[Lobo]

I meant after him :mad:

[spidey-dude]

I really cant believe he was cast! I did a manip of him as thor bout a year and a half ago! wow I think someone on here actually suggested it

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I meant after him :mad:Sam Worthington?

[Jake Cassidy]

After Transformers and Daybreakers, maybe Isabel Lucas. I don't bloody know. :)

[Lobo]

Sam Worthington?

I guess you got me there. I'm still hoping for him as GL :D

[Jake Cassidy]

Sam Worthington?

He's definitely the next big Aussie star. After Crowe, Jackman and Bana. :)

[Jake Cassidy]

I guess you got me there. I'm still hoping for him as GL :D

You said after Hemsworth. Worthington gonna be big before him. :) />

[Blackman]

Worthington is the next big star period

[Double Down]

This post is from December 2006:

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?

[spidey-dude]

heres the manip of him as thor that I was talking about

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/giz_19/thorino.jpg?t=1242519159

[broblacksteel]

wow, whistles....

guess we can take the skars polls down now??... may they rest in peace...

[TheComicbookKid]

Enough with all the Australians! :cmad::hehe:

[Compi716]

This could be good casting. Personally, I was hoping Hemsworth would go the way of Captain America, but oh well.

Maybe now Skarsgaard will be Cap? :D

[Panthro]

yeah they better get Portman as Lady Sif
Oh that's just wrong on too many levels.

[Project862006]

Michael C. Hall could be a good loki his charisma in Gamer trailer sold me on this

[Blackman]

Michael C Hall is Matt Murdock

[Spider-ManHero12]

I can see him as Thor greatly. Really good choice. :up:

[FlawlessVictory]

I was hoping for Skars but I think this will work.

I guess you got me there. I'm still hoping for him as GL :D

Yup, hopefully another Aussie gets the chance to become a superhero. :woot:

This post is from December 2006:

Wow, nicely done Upper_Krust!

[djkris]

Great choice! I absolutely loved the Star Trek opening sequence and this guy has the looks. Let Marvel and Brannagh work their magic on him and he will be great as Thor.

[protocida]

Hemsworth was great in Star Trek. I'm happy he's ascending in Hollywood. I wonder if he'll make justice to Thor's visual.

[RockSP]

All he needs is to grow his hair out and he'll look exactly like Thor

He'll wear a wig most likely.

[Jake Cassidy]

Enough with all the Australians! :cmad::hehe:

We can't help being better than you. :woot:

We've got Thor, Wolverine, Joker and Megatron. How cool is that?

[protocida]

Kenneth Braghnah will be Frandal, I tell you!

[tamron]

I'm all for this casting. Hemsworth has the look, the height and the voice. Hopefully, he'll bulk up a little bit, and he'll be pretty much as spot on as it gets.

But even Hartnett is in his early 30s, which might be too old to play opposite Hemsworth, seeing as Loki's supposed to be the same age or younger than Thor.

Bc Loki is adopted, imo, they could get away with Loki looking older. Emphasizes that he's different.

[bunk]

Hemsworth definitely has the look. Would it be too weird for Pine to play Steve Rogers now?

[protocida]

Nah.

[Chewy]

He'll wear a wig most likely.
Same difference :p
Hemsworth definitely has the look. Would it be too weird for Pine to play Steve Rogers now?
No, it wouldn't be too weird. No weirder than SLJ and ScarJo reteaming for Iron Man II.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Hemsworth definitely has the look. Would it be too weird for Pine to play Steve Rogers now?I don't see why it would be. I don't think that he is going to be Captain America though.

[Asteroid-Man]

Good choice IMO.

[yoshimura]

Good choice.

Chris Pine is Hawkeye.

[Asteroid-Man]

No, it wouldn't be too weird. No weirder than SLJ and ScarJo reteaming for Iron Man II.
Or Christian Bale and Michael Caine, directed by Nolan for Bale's most well known films. Or Johnny Depp and Tim Burton.

[louiebling$]

I am sad for Alex Skars :csad: He was all our dreams......... But Chris will do... i loved him in the start of Star Trek... to me he had Plenty of presence... and KB will give him the proper direction to be a Fantastic Thor..... Im very Pleased with this cast :applaud


and I have 100% Faith in KB and if says Chris is Thor than Chris is Thor :o

[chiefchirpa]

Congrats on the guy if he gets the role.

My observation:
- Thor is a role-intensive Marvel movie. Of the top of my head, I see around 8 roles (Odin, Sif, Loki, 3 dudes, Karnilla, Heimdall, Balder) need to be filled outside of Thor. So can we have unnamed Aussies filled in this role too except for the 1st three on my list - perhaps his Home & Away costars? I'm sure they cost cheaper than Americans or British. If you can't get Aussies, get Canadians.
- I hope they get a named actor for Odin. Perhaps Loki too.
- Portman can't be Sif because 1- she's significantly older than Hemsworth, 2- she's too short, 3- she might cost a wee bit of money when imports alternative are more cost effective.

[topdog1]

Good choice IMO.

IMO as well. He was great as Kirk's father. Could this guy be the next Hugh Jackman?

[RockSP]

I am sad for Alex Skars :csad: He was all our dreams.........

Not really. I have no idea who he is.

[Asteroid-Man]

If by Portman you mean Natalie Portman, she's only older by two years. :huh:

[chiefchirpa]

BTW, Marvel is nuts having too many blonds in the Avengers (Thor, Steve Rogers, Clint Barton, Hank Pym). I hope audiences will not have trouble in identifying them.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

If by Portman you mean Natalie Portman, she's only older by two years. :huh:And she still looks like she is like 22 to 23 years old sometimes. They both look around the same age as they are around the same age.

[chiefchirpa]

If by Portman you mean Natalie Portman, she's only older by two years. :huh:

But she doesn't look young anymore. Look at Star Wars Ep II & III.

If you still don't like that explanation go with the 2nd reason - she's short.

[FaT_tONle]

Has Hawkeye even been confirmed yet?

[protocida]

Hawkeye isn't confirmed, and they can always make Hank Pym brown-haired.

[RockSP]

BTW, Marvel is nuts having too many blonds in the Avengers (Thor, Steve Rogers, Clint Barton, Hank Pym). I hope audiences will not have trouble in identifying them.

Is it confirmed that Hawkeye will be in the Avengers movie?

Even if he is there is no guarantee he'll be blond...after all Fury is black now. A different hair color isn't so radical.

[Panthro]

I've got to say no to Natalie Portman as Sif. Too darn short. All the camera angles & special effects in the world can't make her look like a towering Asgardian warrior woman, and she honestly doesn't come across as a rough & tumble fighter personality wise in any of her performances.

[chiefchirpa]

Yeah I think they go with a different hair color for either roles. I don't know what was in Stan Lee's or past Marvel heads mind of having too many blonds in a team. Do they know a thing about contrast? Or they just want to anti-DC comics themselves.

[FaT_tONle]

I've got to say no to Natalie Portman as Sif. Too darn short. All the camera angles & special effects in the world can't make her look like a towering Asgardian warrior woman, and she honestly doesn't come across as a rough & tumble fighter personality wise in any of her performances.

Rebecca Hall.

http://www.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/rebecca-hall.jpg

[louiebling$]

Has Hawkeye even been confirmed yet?
i thought he was confirmed for IM2?

[FaT_tONle]

It was a rumor.

[bunk]

I don't see why it would be. I don't think that he is going to be Captain America though.


Well, yeah I've only heard Lantern rumors. I'm sure he'll have his hands full with Trek anyway.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Well, yeah I've only heard Lantern rumors. I'm sure he'll have his hands full with Trek anyway.I wouldn't be opposed to him getting the role though.

[JerseyJoker]

I like his look.

I'm guessing if he probably went through an extensive casting process, and considering who is behind the camera for this film, he must have some good acting chops.

Its always great to have a mix of unknowns with big stars. Dealing an unknown as Thor i think is a good move. Nobody REALLY knows the character well, so it wont be that the star is over taking the character, it can be just a process to learn and get to know the character as the movie progress without any other distractions from who is playing him.

[FaT_tONle]

Yeah but IF they go with a relative unknown for Cap, which they probably won't but if they do... then you are losing depth to your cast. And if Norton does not return then you are really in a bind in terms of putting out that all-star cast. Going with an unknown like Hemsworth means they have to do whatever they can to lock up Norton for Avengers. And they also should bring in a recognizable actor for Pym. Especially if the character is pure comic relief; get a big named funny man for the role.

[Project862006]

tell you the truth i don't know any known actor they can cast for cap that would please fans

[Canis Sapiens]

Wow.

I go away for one day, and something like this happens.

I liked the guy in the Star Trek opening, and altough I never seen him acting in anything besides ST, there's this gut feeling telling me he'll do a fine job. Sure I'd love if Skars could get the role, but I trust Branagh's decision.

Besides that, it seems like Hemsworth is gonna bring a lot of chicks to the theaters on looks alone. :woot: If he can act the part (and I trust he can), then we'll have a fine movie.

[Sawyer]

What? The Opening of Trek was the worst part. Him and Morrison(though I still love her)

If Bradley Cooper ends up being Green Lantern, I guess having the touch of Abrams on your resume is good for Scifi films.

Hope it works out.

What?! Get outta here!

....I dont mean that in jest, literally get out of here. :cmad:

:oldrazz:

[FaT_tONle]

Wow.

I go away for one day, and something like this happens.

I liked the guy in the Star Trek opening, and altough I never seen him acting in anything besides ST, there's this gut feeling telling me he'll do a fine job. Sure I'd love if Skars could get the role, but I trust Branagh's decision.

Besides that, it seems like Hemsworth is gonna bring a lot of chicks to the theaters on looks alone. :woot: If he can act the part (and I trust he can), then we'll have a fine movie.

Yeah you figure... get a pretty boy like what Orlando Bloom was to those respective franchises and the chicks will come. RDJ/Norton for the older women. Wonder if they go the same route with Cap.

[Chewy]

tell you the truth i don't know any known actor they can cast for cap that would please fans
Chris Pine

[Canis Sapiens]

Yeah you figure... get a pretty boy like what Orlando Bloom was to those respective franchises and the chicks will come. RDJ/Norton for the older women. Wonder if they go the same route with Cap.

I bet they will! RDJ, Sam Jackson and Norton for the guys, Thor and Cap for the chicks...

[Sawyer]

I bet they will! RDJ, Sam Jackson and Norton for the guys, Thor and Cap for the chicks...

What category will Hawkeye and Pym fall into?

[FaT_tONle]

I bet they will! RDJ, Sam Jackson and Norton for the guys, Thor and Cap for the chicks...

Cap isn't supposed to be a pretty boy though... that's the problem I have with it. One is enough.

Hawkeye should be the badass for the guys... don't get some teen drama queen heart throb for God's sake.

Pym should just be the guy everyone likes spare the wife beater aspect.

[Canis Sapiens]

What category will Hawkeye and Pym fall into?

Hmmmmm... gay people? :oldrazz:

j/k

[Sawyer]

Hmmmmm... gay people? :oldrazz:

j/k

:lmao:

I dont know about Pym, but definitely Hawkeye...

[Canis Sapiens]

Cap isn't supposed to be a pretty boy though... that's the problem I have with it. One is enough.

Hawkeye should be the badass for the guys... don't get some teen drama queen heart throb for God's sake.

Pym should just be the guy everyone likes spare the wife beater aspect.

Now seriously... I bet Cap's gonna be the Cyclop's to Iron Man's Wolverine... only more charismatic and badass than James Marsden's portrayal. Chicks dig this kind of guy, too.

And I agree about Pym. While I don't see him being a wife beater ala The Ultimates, I can see him being a charismatic scientific genius, yet kind of down-to-earth. Not too far from Jeff Goldblum in ID4 or Jurassic Park.

[RachelDawes]

Now seriously... I bet Cap's gonna be the Cyclop's to Iron Man's Wolverine... only more charismatic and badass than James Marsden's portrayal. Chicks dig this kind of guy, too.

So basically he's going to be Harvey Dent to Iron Man's Batman?

[Jake Cassidy]

Hmmmmm... gay people? :oldrazz:

j/k

:lmao:

I dont know about Pym, but definitely Hawkeye...

Especially if he wears purple leather. :oldrazz:

[Sawyer]

Especially if he wears purple leather. :oldrazz:

Thats basically what I was meaning. No straight guy wears that ****... I'm afraid they have to go Ultimate on Hawkeye... not Ultimates 3! I cant stress that enough... but Hitch's Hawkeye.

[Canis Sapiens]

So basically he's going to be Harvey Dent to Iron Man's Batman?

Precisely! How could I forget about him? And you chicks dig this kind of guy, don't you? (What am I asking? You, Rachel Dawes, prefered him to Bruce Wayne!! :oldrazz:)

[Canis Sapiens]

Thats basically what I was meaning. No straight guy wears that ****... I'm afraid they have to go Ultimate on Hawkeye... not Ultimates 3! I cant stress that enough... but Hitch's Hawkeye.

I totally agree. And don't get me started on that kitty cat mask...

[Jake Cassidy]

Thats basically what I was meaning. No straight guy wears that ****

I do. :o

[Superhero 101]

I can see Hemsworth as Thor not bad.

[Sawyer]

I do. :o

Prove it.

[Jake Cassidy]

Prove it.

Oh ****. You got me. I was lying. :woot:

[Sawyer]

Oh ****. You got me. I was lying. :woot:

You cant BS a BS'er...

[TheComicbookKid]

What?! Get outta here!

....I dont mean that in jest, literally get out of here. :cmad:

:oldrazz:

You know it in your heart it's true.


Thor's a difficult role to pull off. Making that costume/world look comfortably real is going to be quite a task.

[Canis Sapiens]

You cant BS a BS'er...

Hey Sawyer! You were great on this 5th season... But if I were you, I'd never give that stare at Kate. Juliet is soooooo hotter...:woot:

(God, we need, indeed, a Lost forum)

[Sawyer]

Hey Sawyer! You were great on this 5th season... But if I were you, I'd never give that stare at Kate. Juliet is soooooo hotter...:woot:

(God, we need, indeed, a Lost forum)

And now she's gone....
*cries*

[Canis Sapiens]

Yeah, it was a great episode... but a sad day for us Juliet lovers.

Well, maybe she comes back (not Locke style, though). :oldrazz:

[Canis Sapiens]

Christopher Pike to Captain Kirk in Star Trek 2:

"Your dad was the God of Thunder for 12 millenia and saved 5.000 lives, while reciting Shakespeare. I dare you to do better."


:woot:

[bossman550]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssss!!

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Christopher Pike to Captain Kirk in Star Trek 2:

"Your dad was the God of Thunder for 12 millenia and saved 5.000 lives, while reciting Shakespeare. I dare you to do better."


:woot::funny:

[JP]

He's hot. I'm pleased.

[louiebling$]

Well its official.... Thor is gonna be a "Hottie" :o

[chiefchirpa]

Chris Hemsworth looks like an Aussie blonder Josh Hartnett complete with the squinty eyes.

I don't know if Hartnett is still going to be Loki; certainly there should be more contrast between them.

[Sawyer]

Well its official.... Thor is gonna be a "Hottie" :o

It's been confirmed?

[Vartha]

It's in two places that I know of Sawyer.

[Jake Cassidy]

Chris Hemsworth looks like an Aussie blonder Josh Hartnett complete with the squinty eyes.

I don't know if Hartnett is still going to be Loki; certainly there should be more contrast between them.

I don't mean to sound picky, but, how do you 'look' like an Aussie? :yay:

[louiebling$]

It's been confirmed?
Well we will know by 2maro or Monday and if not then damn we sure did jump the gun with this thread :hehe:

[Chewy]

I'm not sure why anyone would doubt this. Finke's report is very detailed in how Hemsworth landed the role and explicitly states that he 'is' Thor, not 'could be', like every other report by every site, including past reports on screentests written by Finke herself. Finke has a reputation to uphold, she isn't going to go balls-out and call this a done deal and label it "Exclusive" unless it is.

What other superhero castings has Finke reported first? That Rourke and ScarJo had both signed on to Iron Man II. Marvel has yet to "officially" confirm that. Marvel will confirm it in the coming days, but this isn't just another casting rumor

[louiebling$]

Yea but one thing she did **** up on was Ignoring Skars involvment and mentioning HHH :cmad:

[Chewy]

She didn't ignore Skars, she has updated the article to make mention of him.

[Raiden]

Went to see Star Trek on Friday, and while Hemsworth had a bit part playing George Kirk, father of James, he was memorable in that brief scene and I'm pleased that he's given the part for Thor, whom I felt should be given to an unknown. Hopefully with this casting done, they can start moving the production full speed ahead.

[PyroChamber]

Well, I guess all that's left now is Cap, Pym, and (if she's in Avengers) Wasp.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I'm not sure why anyone would doubt this. Finke's report is very detailed in how Hemsworth landed the role and explicitly states that he 'is' Thor, not 'could be', like every other report by every site, including past reports on screentests written by Finke herself. Finke has a reputation to uphold, she isn't going to go balls-out and call this a done deal and label it "Exclusive" unless it is.

What other superhero castings has Finke reported first? That Rourke and ScarJo had both signed on to Iron Man II. Marvel has yet to "officially" confirm that. Marvel will confirm it in the coming days, but this isn't just another casting rumorI'm not sure why anyone would doubt it either. It's not like it came from some unknown gossip site.

[spider-neil]

you definately get the thor 'vibe' with his pictures with long hair.
would rather he grow his hair than wear a wig though.

[Carlo Comicus]

Thursday or wednesday are good days for an official announce.

[jab1118]

Went to see Star Trek on Friday, and while Hemsworth had a bit part playing George Kirk, father of James, he was memorable in that brief scene and I'm pleased that he's given the part for Thor, whom I felt should be given to an unknown. Hopefully with this casting done, they can start moving the production full speed ahead.

I thought he was pretty good as well and to show you the kind of actor that J.J. wanted for that role and how he needed it to be memorable even though it was very short, the first actor he offered it to was Matt Damon

[louiebling$]

She didn't ignore Skars, she has updated the article to make mention of him.
o i did not see that... thanks Chewy :up:

[matrix_ghost]

Heh i find is funny that Star Trek cast is connected to so many high profile movies.


The Marvel connection :
Faran Tahir ( Raza in Iron Man) appears in Star Trek.
Chris Hemworth ( supposedly Thor ) also appears in Star Trek.
Although Marvel is the production company , Paramount has a deal with MArvel to distrubute their movies. Paramount which btw also made Star Trek

Anton Yelchin :
Star trek & terminator

Zoe Saldana :
Star Trek & Avatar

[Lobo]

Heh i find is funny that Star Trek cast is connected to so many high profile movies.


The Marvel connection :
Faran Tahir ( Raza in Iron Man) appears in Star Trek.
Chris Hemworth ( supposedly Thor ) also appears in Star Trek.
Although Marvel is the production company , Paramount has a deal with MArvel to distrubute their movies. Paramount which btw also made Star Trek

Anton Yelchin :
Star trek & terminator

Zoe Saldana :
Star Trek & Avatar

fixed.

[RockSP]

Well, I guess all that's left now is Cap, Pym, and (if she's in Avengers) Wasp.

She (or some female hero) better be there. Avengers: The Sausagefest? :down

[SWAT]

She (or some female hero) better be there. Avengers: The Sausagefest? :down

We have Black Widow to gawk at.:oldrazz:

[Keyser Soze]

Yeah, it was a great episode... but a sad day for us Juliet lovers.

Well, maybe she comes back (not Locke style, though). :oldrazz:

Thanks for that. The season finale for Lost is on TONIGHT here in the UK, and I had successfully managed to avoid all spoilers.... until now.

[CaptainStacy]

Good choice. He has the size and looks...seems like a capable actor...great voice.

And best of all; Kenneth will be directing him. :word:


Can't wait to see our Loki.

[Agent 194]

I think he's a good choice. The first thing I'm struck with is that he looks very much like how Buscema drew Thor. That already bodes well for me.
See what you think....http://www.samcci.comics.org/silversurfer/ss04.htm

And I too am encouraged by Branaugh as director. I think this could be very good. Very exciting. I believe it's something I'm going to like much more than the movie he was just in - which I didn't.

[Canis Sapiens]

Thanks for that. The season finale for Lost is on TONIGHT here in the UK, and I had successfully managed to avoid all spoilers.... until now.

Uh, sorry Keyser... :csad:

How can I make it up to you?
You can spoil something from BSG or The Wire for me (haven't seen the whole last seasons yet).

Again, I'm sorry.

[Philly Phanboy]

I think I'll reserve judgment on this news until the casting is officially announced.

My gut feeling is that this news is premature and could be influenced by one of those notorious Aussie PR reps. Wouldn't be the first time. :yay:

[Spidey-Quad]

Australian actors are so hot...alot of the time.

You must be a chic, either that or a "poof" no a-fence intended. Just saying

[matrix_ghost]

fixed.


Actually i still stand my by "supposedly" comment. While Nikki Finke's report are pretty reliable , this still is a rumor. This news needs to be confirmed by some high profile site like Variety or a press release from Marvel.

[Doctor Jones]

Most likely this is true. But we'll get something by tomorrow.

[Lobo]

Actually i still stand my by "supposedly" comment. While Nikki Finke's report are pretty reliable , this still is a rumor. This news needs to be confirmed by some high profile site like Variety or a press release from Marvel.

Marvel and Variety still haven't confirmed ScarJo

[SWAT]

Marvel and Variety still haven't confirmed ScarJo

They did call her frontrunner for the part.:oldrazz:

[Jamie Madrox]

Chris Hemsworth as Thor? I'm for it. This dudes role in Star Trek wasn't long enough, I was hoping for more, but it wasn't nescessary though. Great choice.

Thor's one of my boys, so I was worried about the studios casting decision after hearing Tom Hiddleston was one of the testies. The casting worries are over. If of course, this is official.

[Lobo]

It is official. There should be further confirmation via industry trades tomorrow.

[Keyser Soze]

Chris Hemsworth as Thor? I'm for it. This dudes role in Star Trek wasn't long enough, I was hoping for more, but it wasn't nescessary though. Great choice.

Thor's one of my boys, so I was worried about the studios casting decision after hearing Tom Hiddleston was one of the testies. The casting worries are over. If of course, this is official.

LOL, you said testies....

[RachelDawes]

I think I'll reserve judgment on this news until the casting is officially announced.

My gut feeling is that this news is premature and could be influenced by one of those notorious Aussie PR reps. Wouldn't be the first time. :yay:

This board will commit suicide if the news isn't true, except for the Skarsgard fans. :hehe:

[SWAT]

I'd be happy :p but, the news has been out there for awhile now. I think it would have been debunked by now it if it wasen't true.

[HailtotheKing]

Damn it is Marvel intentionally messing with me or something?

They cast Scarlett for Black Widow instead of Milla Jovovich and then go and cast Chris Hemsworth for Thor. Chris is one of Milla's costars in A Perfect Getaway. So as of now, the entire Avengers team is comprised of people that Milla has worked with since she has already done a movie with both Downy and Jackson. Why are they tormenting me!?

[TheCorpulent1]

Big Milla Jovovich fan, I take it?

[HailtotheKing]

Yes

[TheCorpulent1]

Cool. I like her myself. She'd definitely be a better Black Widow than Scarlett Johnansson. Although, frankly, I don't really think the Black Widow needs to be on the Avengers in the first place.

[HailtotheKing]

Damn straight she'd be a bad ass Widow.
http://img255.imagevenue.com/loc505/th_39140_millaj-blackwidow1_122_505lo.jpg (http://img255.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=39140_millaj-blackwidow1_122_505lo.jpg)

And you know what really upsets me right now? I just read that Milla has joined the cast of a movie called "STONE" (http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/cannes/cannes-news/milla-jovovich-joins-cast-of-thriller-stone/5001215.article) that stars Robert De Niro. She is playing a convicts wife in the movie and sure enough...the convict is being played by Ed Norton. So now Milla has ties with Iron Man, Nick Fury, Thor, and The Hulk. Why oh why is she not Black Widow.

[Chewy]

Why oh why is she not Black Widow.
I don't want to sound like a chauvinistic pig, but you guys aren't leaving me much choice so I'll just come out and say it. Her boobs aren't big enough

[kedrell]

This is a casting choice I can support. Sure, Skarsgard looks even more like Thor than Hemsworth does but Hemsworth still looks enough like Thor. So the only reason I can see why they might have picked him is that he probably gave the best screen test. If so then I'm sold. He was great in the small but memorable role in Star Trek. He just needs to get Jackman's trainer from XO:W to bulk up and he's got plenty of time to do that. Good job Marvel & Branagh! Now cast Chris Pine for Cap and we cancall it a day!

[FaT_tONle]

And you know what really upsets me right now? I just read that Milla has joined the cast of a movie called "STONE" that stars Robert De Niro. She is playing a convicts wife in the movie and sure enough...the convict is being played by Ed Norton. So now Milla has ties with Iron Man, Nick Fury, Thor, and The Hulk. Why oh why is she not Black Widow.

Ever hear the concept of working with new people for a change? It's annoying seeing the same actors working with each other on 50% of their films, as good as the duo may be together... sometimes change is a good thing.

[HailtotheKing]

I don't want to sound like a chauvinistic pig, but you guys aren't leaving me much choice so I'll just come out and say it. Her boobs aren't big enough

What a stupid comment to make.

Ever hear the concept of working with new people for a change? It's annoying seeing the same actors working with each other on 50% of their films, as good as the duo may be together... sometimes change is a good thing.

How does that even apply when Milla is the only common actor and everyone else is working with new people? I guess everyone other than Downey should have been recast for Iron Man 2 so not to make you annoyed at seeing the same people working together again. And I take it you will not be seeing The Avengers.

[[A]]

This is a casting choice I can supportGood. I heard Feige was losing sleep..

[kedrell]

I don't want to sound like a chauvinistic pig, but you guys aren't leaving me much choice so I'll just come out and say it. Her boobs aren't big enough

Cosign. Milla simply would've been the wrong choice, IMO. But let's get back on topic. There's a big BW thread in the IM2 forum.

[CaptainStacy]

I don't want to sound like a chauvinistic pig, but you guys aren't leaving me much choice so I'll just come out and say it. Her boobs aren't big enough

Aren't big enough for WHAT? your adolescent spank material? :whatever:

[kedrell]

;16933312']Good. I heard Feige was losing sleep..

I know, he keeps blocking my calls.:oldrazz:

[Chewy]

Aren't big enough for WHAT? your adolescent spank material? :whatever:
Yup, you caught me. I'm an adolescent, and am planning on spanking off to an Iron Man flick

[CaptainStacy]

Yup, you caught me. I'm an adolescent, and am planning on spanking off to an Iron Man flick

You're also a bit of a dick. :yay:

[Chewy]

You're also a bit of a dick. :yay:
I know. But just a bit :)

To answer your question seriously, Black Widow, in addition to being a spy, is supposed to be the physical representation of perfection in a woman, much like Cap is for men. Not that I think ScarJo fits the role all that well either, but better than Jovovich...

[FaT_tONle]

What a stupid comment to make.



How does that even apply when Milla is the only common actor and everyone else is working with new people? I guess everyone other than Downey should have been recast for Iron Man 2 so not to make you annoyed at seeing the same people working together again. And I take it you will not be seeing The Avengers.

Right.... :whatever:. Not the first Jovovich nut we have seen on these boards. Maybe you want to think about moving on one of these days.

[CaptainStacy]

I know. But just a bit :)

To answer your question seriously, Black Widow, in addition to being a spy, is supposed to be the physical representation of perfection in a woman, much like Cap is for men. Not that I think ScarJo fits the role all that well either, but better than Jovovich...

So let me get this straight....you're saying "physical perfection" in a woman is defined by enormous breasts? So what's "physical perfection" for a man? A huge penis?

And i've never ONCE read any comic featuring Black Widow that stated she was "supposed to be the physical representation of perfection in a woman"...got a link to that? Unless it's more of that Ultimate garbage, then don't even bother.

[TheCorpulent1]

I know. But just a bit :)

To answer your question seriously, Black Widow, in addition to being a spy, is supposed to be the physical representation of perfection in a woman, much like Cap is for men. Not that I think ScarJo fits the role all that well either, but better than Jovovich...
I don't think breast size necessarily has anything to do with being physically perfect in the athletic sense that Cap and Black Widow ought to be. If anything, larger breasts would seem to be a hindrance in that respect.

But there are other threads to discuss that in. Let's try to stay Thor-related in here.

[Chewy]

So let me get this straight....you're saying "physical perfection" in a woman is defined by enormous breasts?
Not enormous breasts. Not very, very small breasts, either.

[HailtotheKing]

I know. But just a bit :)

To answer your question seriously, Black Widow, in addition to being a spy, is supposed to be the physical representation of perfection in a woman, much like Cap is for men. Not that I think ScarJo fits the role all that well either, but better than Jovovich...

Please explain cause that just doesn't make any sense that a 5'3" blonde American actress with no experience with action roles fits the role better. Unless you think fatty tissue on a woman's chest trumps all.

Not enormous breasts. Not very, very small breasts, either.

The funny thing is, it would have been much easier to stuff a bra for Milla than to go through all the trouble of trying to get Scarlett even close to her level (which she wont).

Right.... :whatever:. Not the first Jovovich nut we have seen on these boards. Maybe you want to think about moving on one of these days.

Look, there is no reason to be upset your previous comment had absolutely no sound logic behind it what so ever and I pointed it out. Just think of something better before you post something.

[CaptainStacy]

I don't think breast size necessarily has anything to do with being physically perfect in the athletic sense that Cap and Black Widow ought to be. If anything, larger breasts would seem to be a hindrance in that respect.


Thank you.

[RockSP]

Please explain cause that just doesn't make any sense that a 5'3" blonde American actress with no experience with action roles fits the role better.

Being American and blonde don't really mean much. Fake accent and hair dye/wig.

[TheCorpulent1]

I wonder if Jovovich can slip back into an Eastern-European accent naturally or if it'd be like masking her now naturally very good American accent with a fake one.

I'm curious how Hemsworth's Aussie accent will work with Thor, too. Will they keep a little bit of it, go for a more English or American sound, or what? I mean, he shouldn't sound like Crocodile Dundee or anything, but a faint hint of his natural accent could make the Thor speech patterns sound a little more regal.

[HailtotheKing]

I wonder if Jovovich can slip back into an Eastern-European accent naturally or if it'd be like masking her now naturally very good American accent with a fake one.

Easily.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjXAG82dIqw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7uYeFtvgZQ

[TheCorpulent1]

No, not speaking in her native tongue. I mean varying the degree of her Ukrainian accent while speaking English.

[Bren]

Anyone think Hemsworth was picked partly because he's cheap, and doing so frees up money for other things (cgi, sets etc)?

Not saying his screen test wasn't great (I really can't argue with Branagh now can I), just that maybe costs played a role (like Branagh can see the bigger picture)?

Australian accent, even a hint - Regal?
:wow:



:woot:

[HailtotheKing]

You mean like how she speaks in Zoolander but but not so over the top Bond villian-esque.

[TheCorpulent1]

Oh, I haven't seen Zoolander. I'll have to watch that to see what you mean.
Anyone think the Hemsworth was picked partly because he's cheap, and doing so frees up money for other things (cgi, sets etc)?

Not saying his screen test wasn't great (I really can't argue with Branagh now can I), just that maybe costs played a role (like Branagh can see the bigger picture)?Possibly. Unknowns are always cheaper than big-name actors. But, given some of the other actors who've been cast for other Marvel movies, I don't think it's a huge concern. I bet some of the other actors would've been cheaper than Hemsworth, too, since he just had a small role in a giant blockbuster movie with Star Trek.

[kedrell]

Anyone think the Hemsworth was picked partly because he's cheap, and doing so frees up money for other things (cgi, sets etc)?

Not saying his screen test wasn't great (I really can't argue with Branagh now can I), just that maybe costs played a role (like Branagh can see the bigger picture)?

I'm sure that was a factor. And rightly so.

[Chewy]

Anyone think the Hemsworth was picked partly because he's cheap, and doing so frees up money for other things (cgi, sets etc)?

Not saying his screen test wasn't great (I really can't argue with Branagh now can I), just that maybe costs played a role (like Branagh can see the bigger picture)?
I think Thor was always going to be played by a "cheap" actor, not because the actor was "cheap", but because there are no actors who would have commanded a large salary that would have fit the role well.

I expect the supporting cast to be filled with actors who are more recognizable to balance it out. Kind of like, ironically, Trek.

[kedrell]

I think Thor was always going to be played by a "cheap" actor, not because the actor was "cheap", but because there are no actors who would have commanded a large salary that would have fit the role well.

I except the supporting cast to be filled with actors who are more recognizable to balance it out. Kind of like, ironically, Trek.

Or the 1st Superman movie.:cwink:

[TheCorpulent1]

With Natalie Portman rumored for Sif, I suspect you may be right. Unknown in the main role with a couple big names around him.

[Bren]

Yeah it's a balance - Just thinking that for this movie is going to be quite expensive to make truly epic and grandiose, so 'save' on the actor, to help meet budget.

Honestly, I'm a lock at watching this when it airs, regardless of anything non-apocolyptic (and it better be a kick-ass apocolypse too).

[TheCorpulent1]

I'll watch it regardless of what happens. Thor is my favorite character, so I feel an obligation to watch it. Maybe not opening night, since I'm getting old and I don't feel like dealing with the crowds and stuff, but opening weekend at the very least.

[Lobo]

I have a question for those who view this as still just a rumor. If this were not true, don't you think a site like aintitcool, latino review, dark horizons, hype etc. would have debunked it by now?

[Lobo]

I'll watch it regardless of what happens. Thor is my favorite character, so I feel an obligation to watch it. Maybe not opening night, since I'm getting old and I don't feel like dealing with the crowds and stuff, but opening weekend at the very least.

I ALWAYS avoid the opening weekend. I usually go the Monday morning after. It's great :up:

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah, the mornings/early afternoons are the best time to watch big movies. Cuts down on crowds significantly. I watched Star Trek last Thursday night and even though it'd been out for almost a week, it was still pretty packed.