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Double Down

10-17-2009, 04:41 PM

Are Jude Law and Robert DeNiro aboard THOR? Seems like they are, but as who?

Hey folks, Harry here (http://www.twitter.com/headgeek666) with the latest bit of Superhero Film Casting News and it is very strange indeed. According to actor, Matthias Schweighöfer, who you may have seen in VALKYRIE or RED BARON - in an article in the German edition of Gentlemen's Quarterly aka GQ, he states that he's in the running for a role in Branagh's THOR, but he also mentions that Jude Law and Robert DeNiro have joined the cast.
Now, I don't doubt that they have, they're very much the sort of Actor I would expect from a Kenneth Branagh helmed THOR film, I'm just absolutely flummoxed to think who they are playing. I have to give thanks to our German reader, "I SAY THEE ****ING KA-JAY!" for giving me the heads up on the article. And for that matter, who would Matthias Schweighöfer play? Interesting times as these Superhero films rush to begin shooting soon!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42746

Webhead2006

10-17-2009, 04:45 PM

woah if thats true i wonder who they will be?

NightBeetle

10-17-2009, 04:47 PM

:huh:Very interesting

Keyser Soze

10-17-2009, 04:54 PM

I don't know how legit this news is: Robert DeNiro and Jude Law? Those are BIG names. I can't help but taking this rumor with a giant heaped handful of salt.

It's funny seeing Jude Law mentioned, as a few people were throwing his name around for Loki. Though others have mentioned him as a good choice for Fandral, and if anything, I'd say that's the role I could best see him in. I dunno, though, it still seems like an awful small role for such a big star. Maybe he could be Balder?

As for Robert DeNiro, that's easy. Odin. Has to be. This is someone considered by many to be the Greatest Actor of All Time, and getting him in a superhero movie is one hell of a coup on Branagh's part IF it's true, something that could put the film on the map in the public consciousness. As such, you don't get DeNiro without giving him a BIG role, and Odin is the meatiest part outside of Thor and Loki.

FaT_tONle

10-17-2009, 04:57 PM

Bull ****. I can see Law but DeNiro would be a cameo at best. But better than nothing. I just don't see DeNiro though... especially as Odin.

Keyser Soze

10-17-2009, 05:05 PM

Bull ****. I can see Law but DeNiro would be a cameo at best. But better than nothing. I just don't see DeNiro though... especially as Odin.

I don't disagree that it's most likely BS. But IF, IF, IF it's true, DeNiro isn't just doing a cameo. Like I said, if DeNiro is now involved Branagh pulled off a hell of a coup getting him, so I doubt he'd waste that with a walk-on part. They'll want to put his name on the poster, use him in marketing, and that means giving him a major role in the film. Odin's the only one that fits.

Project862006

10-17-2009, 05:08 PM

Jude Law would be perfect for fandral

(http://images.askmen.com/galleries/men/jude-law/pictures/jude-law-picture-2.jpg)

FaT_tONle

10-17-2009, 05:13 PM

Just... strange would be all. An Australian and English actor as the sons, and an American as Odin? Just figured they were going with an older English actor for the part. You can even say the same thing for Law as far as a big name for a walk-on part, but since he has a good working relationship with Branagh I can see him playing a small part. I know why they'd feel they need a big name for Odin, and maybe they couldn't get Hopkins for the part. But I am not sure about casting DeNiro just to fill that role with a name. I just don't see it fitting based on the Thor/Loki castings. Maybe DeNiro can suprise though.

Keyser Soze

10-17-2009, 05:14 PM

Just... strange would be all. An Australian and English actor as the sons, and an American as Odin? Just figured they were going with an older English actor for the part. You can even say the same thing for Law, but since he has a good working relationship with Branagh I can see him doing a small part. I know why they'd feel they need a big name like Odin, and maybe they couldn't get Hopkins for the part. But I am not sure about casting DeNiro just to fill that role with a name. I just don't see it fitting based on the Thor/Loki castings. Maybe DeNiro can suprise though.

DeNiro did once pull off a servicable English accent in Frankenstein. Also, funnily enough, directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Project862006

10-17-2009, 05:19 PM

what about Matthias Schweighöfer who could he be?

Balder?

FaT_tONle

10-17-2009, 05:21 PM

Well, we'll see. Guess we should have figured Branagh would lure a big name whom he's worked with in the past. I just didn't expect DeNiro.

Spider-Fan83

10-17-2009, 05:26 PM

with, DeNiro, after seeing him in Stardust, nothing really shocks me about the roles he will take these days

an as for, Jude, after hanging out with Downey on the set of Shorlock, he might of caught the marvel bug, wanting to get in on the hero super action him self

it would be good to see some bigs names, but, I am kinda thinking they'll probably over shadow the main cast, who, so, far are mostly unknowns

FaT_tONle

10-17-2009, 05:30 PM

Nah it won't overshadow the main cast. The focus will be on the new comers. I don't think Marvel would pay these actors for more than supporting roles.

Project862006

10-17-2009, 05:32 PM

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2007_Stardust/2007_stardust_076.jpg

give him a helmet and a muscle suit lol and is that hogun lol

Chewy

10-17-2009, 06:40 PM

Law and DeNiro have both worked with Branagh before so I would not be surprised

bigsams50

10-17-2009, 08:03 PM

It would just be weird to see DeNiro in a thor movie

Project862006

10-17-2009, 08:05 PM

DeNiro could be Odin blessed is probably Volstagg

Jude could be Fandral

FaT_tONle

10-17-2009, 08:13 PM

Can someone put together a set of photos with each rumored/confirmed actor next to a photo of his projected character when anyone has the time? Just to put things in perspective.

Project862006

10-17-2009, 08:46 PM

here you go FaT_tONle

Chris Hemsworth - Thor
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/7072/thorhemsworth.jpg

Natalie Portman - Jane Foster
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5800/natalieportmanjanefoste.jpg

Jaimie Alexander - Lady Sif
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5661/thorjaimiealexander.jpg

Tom Hiddleston - Loki
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9164/lokihiddleston.jpg

bigsams50

10-17-2009, 08:49 PM

I might be the only one, but i prefer natalie over jaimie in the looks department

[A]

10-17-2009, 08:59 PM

I am kinda shocked by these news :wow:

bigsams50

10-17-2009, 09:10 PM

Hemsworth is growing on me for Thor. Hiddleston not so much as Loki

Double Down

10-17-2009, 09:15 PM

I might be the only one, but i prefer natalie over jaimie in the looks department

I think a lot of people do. I know I do.

Hound55

10-17-2009, 09:17 PM

"Sorry Chris Hemsworth... we've got a bigger star on crew now, your character may have to shuffle some time..."

Robert De Niro in...

TRAVIS BICKLE - GOD OF THUNDER!

Hound55

10-17-2009, 09:17 PM

"Sorry Chris Hemsworth... we've got a bigger star on crew now, your character may have to shuffle some time..."

Robert De Niro in...

TRAVIS BICKLE - GOD OF THUNDER!

bigsams50

10-17-2009, 09:18 PM

I think a lot of people do. I know I do.

http://i35.tinypic.com/hs6uyh.gif

Keyser Soze

10-17-2009, 09:21 PM

Hemsworth is growing on me for Thor. Hiddleston not so much as Loki

Really? That's a first. Tom Hiddleston is a highly-acclaimed, award-winning stage actor that looks the part, most people seem to have readily accepted him as Loki.

bigsams50

10-17-2009, 09:23 PM

Not saying he's a bad actor, i just wanted Vincent Cassel lol

C. Lee

10-17-2009, 10:02 PM

It would just be weird to see DeNiro in a thor movie

It was weird to see DeNiro in the ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE movie...but he did it.

bigsams50

10-17-2009, 10:41 PM

Im not doubting that the guy will do it, i just think it will be weird seeing him in it

Project862006

10-17-2009, 11:33 PM

i am just not sure who is playing who we now got

Robert DeNiro
Jude Law
Stellan Skarsgaard
Brian Blessed

in unconfirmed roles

i say do the following:

Jude Law - Fandral
Brian Blessed - Volstagg
Stellan Skarsgaard - Odin
Robert DeNiro - ??(No Idea)

Triad

10-17-2009, 11:44 PM

I think a lot of people do. I know I do.
Me too. Although Jaimie Alexander is pretty damn hot too.

FaT_tONle

10-18-2009, 12:19 AM

here you go FaT_tONle

I was looking for everyone... sort of what you see in those cast the Marvel Universe threads.

tamron

10-18-2009, 12:25 AM

i am just not sure who is playing who we now got

Robert DeNiro
Jude Law
Stellan Skarsgaard
Brian Blessed

in unconfirmed roles

Colm Feore's role in Thor is unconfirmed as well.

Project862006

10-18-2009, 12:27 AM

I was looking for everyone... sort of what you see in those cast the Marvel Universe threads.

well those are the ones confirmed i did'nt want to post ones that may just be speculation or fanboy favoritism

but i think Stellan Skarsgård is gonna be Odin just look at him from King Arthur

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7159/120465764697138kingarth.jpg

craigdbfan

10-18-2009, 04:29 AM

DeNiro and Jude huh.

Sounds awesome if true. Thor is shaping up nicely.

Hiddelston is the perfect actor to portray Loki. Not only does the guy have the credentials to back up a good performance but he also resembles the character too.

Katsuro

10-18-2009, 05:18 AM

What if Jude Law was Donald Blake? That'd be pretty interesting, huh?

FVD

10-18-2009, 05:52 AM

I could accept Law as Blake. I would have liked Anthony Michael Hall in that role too.

DeNiro is interesting though. Odin wow that's hard to see. Hmm...

Carlo Comicus

10-18-2009, 07:49 AM

Robert De Niro have a little cameo: it's Frankenstein. :D

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 07:57 AM

Bull ****. I can see Law but DeNiro would be a cameo at best. But better than nothing. I just don't see DeNiro though... especially as Odin.

What is it with you and hating on Thor? WTF? Why do you have so much negativity towards this production? Don't like the Thor character and mythos? It stinks of bias and your own personal feelings, not logic.

Getting big names in supporting roles is what you have been claiming, and rightly so, is essential.

Now they have appeared to have done so you are calling it ********? WTF? Sort it out man. Is it really that hard to believe they have got these guys cast? I don't think so, considering both of them have been in their fair share of absolute dog **** movies. Rocky and Bullwinkle springs to mind instantly.

Jude Law is a shoo in for Fandral.

De Niro? Ymir perhaps?

And Donald Blake isn't going to be in Thor, that's already been confirmed.

Young Superman

10-18-2009, 08:00 AM

Retroman

10-18-2009, 08:55 AM

It would be a great coup for Marvel IF they could get those two.:up: I'm not familar enough with the Thor mythology to give an opinion on what roles they could/should play but the way things look right now (in terms of casting) it seems they will only be in the film in a supporting capacity.

BTW the comments Matthias Schweighöfer made are from the November issue of the German edition of GQ Magazine (http://www.gq-magazin.de/) and as it turns he did give an interview to said magazine. At least that's what this german twitterer "Florian (chaosbruder)" says though he doesn't have any scans from the article:

GQ durch: Schöne Interviews mit #Matthias #Schweighöfer und #Robbie #Williams. Ausserdem ist ein #Amazon #Kindle nun auf meiner Wunschliste!
2:52 PM Oct 14th from TwitterBerry
http://twitter.com/chaosbrude

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 09:48 AM

What is it with you and hating on Thor? WTF? Why do you have so much negativity towards this production? Don't like the Thor character and mythos? It stinks of bias and your own personal feelings, not logic.

In Tonie's defense, here it doesn't so much seem like him being down on Thor as it does him being skeptical about what on the surface seems like a totally out-there casting rumor. It's only when you consider both have worked with Branagh before that it becomes a little more plausible.

Nirvana

10-18-2009, 10:16 AM

Holy crap, if this is true this is pretty awesome. Great supporting cast.

FaT_tONle

10-18-2009, 10:59 AM

What is it with you and hating on Thor? WTF? Why do you have so much negativity towards this production? Don't like the Thor character and mythos? It stinks of bias and your own personal feelings, not logic.

Getting big names in supporting roles is what you have been claiming, and rightly so, is essential.

Now they have appeared to have done so you are calling it ********? WTF? Sort it out man. Is it really that hard to believe they have got these guys cast? I don't think so, considering both of them have been in their fair share of absolute dog **** movies. Rocky and Bullwinkle springs to mind instantly.

Jude Law is a shoo in for Fandral.

De Niro? Ymir perhaps?

And Donald Blake isn't going to be in Thor, that's already been confirmed.

Chill out dude... I just don't buy the rumor. And if it is these guys then I don't expect them to be more than 15 minutes especially for DeNiro. And I just don't know about DeNiro for Odin. And R & B was animated... not exactly the same animal we are dealing with here.

Agent 194

10-18-2009, 11:00 AM

Yeah, that's cool news. If true.

louiebling$

10-18-2009, 11:20 AM

Jude Law is Easily Fandral

And I could see Deniro as Hogun

If this rumor is true,Thor is gonna have one Amazing cast.... and all the uknowns will have great mentors on set.

DocHoliday

10-18-2009, 11:21 AM

I'm cool with it. Jude Law might be Baldur. De Niro is a left field choice but he is a great actor so I'll buy it.

terry78

10-18-2009, 11:34 AM

The younger set nowadays is too used to seeing DeNiro take on abstract roles as opposed to the A-list work he's really known for. But he is inspired casting if he is in fact Odin.

FaT_tONle

10-18-2009, 11:57 AM

I think Skarsgard will be Hogun. Get Brendan Gleeson or John Rhys-Meyers for Volstagg. Would make for a solid warrior three cast.

Project862006

10-18-2009, 11:59 AM

who can this Matthias Schweighöfer be?

http://i42.tinypic.com/4qnbf4.jpg

my #1 guess is Balder The Brave

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9742/440pxbalder.jpg

Chewy

10-18-2009, 12:23 PM

I was looking for everyone... sort of what you see in those cast the Marvel Universe threads.
Here you go. Obviously some of this is conjecture and rumor, only the first 4 are 100%

Thor: Chris Hemsworth
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/654/thorhems.jpg

Jane Foster: Natalie Portman
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5012/janeport.jpg

Loki: Tom Hiddleston
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3390/lokihiddles.jpg

Sif: Jaimie Alexander
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3127/sifalexander.jpg

Fandral: Jude Law
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/358/fandrallaw.jpg

Hogun: Robert De Niro
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8315/hogundeniro.jpg

Volstagg: Brian Blessed
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1023/volstaggblessed.jpg

Odin: Stellan Skarsgård
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/870/odinskars.jpg

Malekith: Colm Feore
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1711/malekithcolm.jpg

Nick Fury: Samuel L. Jackson
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5767/furyjackson.jpg

DocHoliday

10-18-2009, 12:46 PM

Here you go. Obviously some of this is conjecture and rumor, only the first 4 are 100%

Thor: Chris Hemsworth
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/654/thorhems.jpg

Jane Foster: Natalie Portman
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5012/janeport.jpg

Loki: Tom Hiddleston
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3390/lokihiddles.jpg

Sif: Jaimie Alexander
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3127/sifalexander.jpg

Fandral: Jude Law
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/358/fandrallaw.jpg

Hogun: Robert De Niro
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8315/hogundeniro.jpg

Volstagg: Brian Blessed
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1023/volstaggblessed.jpg

Odin: Stellan Skarsgård
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/870/odinskars.jpg

Malekith: Colm Feore
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1711/malekithcolm.jpg

Nick Fury: Samuel L. Jackson
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5767/furyjackson.jpg

Those actually make a lot of sense...wonder who they'd get as Baldur.

Project862006

10-18-2009, 12:51 PM

Those actually make a lot of sense...wonder who they'd get as Baldur.

i am guessing Matthias Schweighöfer who said he was in the running for a Thor role
http://i42.tinypic.com/4qnbf4.jpg

Drz

10-18-2009, 12:52 PM

Awesome news is awesome. :D

louiebling$

10-18-2009, 12:53 PM

I think Skarsgard will be Hogun. Get Brendan Gleeson or John Rhys-Meyers for Volstagg. Would make for a solid warrior three cast.

:huh:

DocHoliday

10-18-2009, 12:55 PM

i am guessing Matthias Schweighöfer who said he was in the running for a Thor role
http://i42.tinypic.com/4qnbf4.jpg

Isn't he a younger guy this Matthias fellow? I thought Baldur was visually older than Thor. Like an older brother type. Could be though.

louiebling$

10-18-2009, 12:56 PM

Those actually make a lot of sense...wonder who they'd get as Baldur.
I'm still rooting for Henry Cavill :up:

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 12:59 PM

Chill out dude... I just don't buy the rumor. And if it is these guys then I don't expect them to be more than 15 minutes especially for DeNiro. And I just don't know about DeNiro for Odin. And R & B was animated... not exactly the same animal we are dealing with here.

Yes sorry man I went off on one.

But why is it hard for you to believe this rumour? Sure we don't know if it's fact yet, but your basically scoffing at it like "Pah! These guys would never appear in Thor! And if so, only in cameos!"

Why do you think that? The two actors in question have been in terrible films before, Thor is not beneath them.

And it makes sense that Branagh would be after guys like this. As you have said before, with a relative unknown as the lead, the big names have gotta come in as supporting roles.

But yea I agree, not De Niro for Odin. I'm thinking Ymir.

kedrell

10-18-2009, 01:02 PM

I've never been a Thor fan but this movie keeps sounding better and better. Sure hope it all works out well in the end. :woot:

DocHoliday

10-18-2009, 01:04 PM

Yes sorry man I went off on one.

But why is it hard for you to believe this rumour? Sure we don't know if it's fact yet, but your basically scoffing at it like "Pah! These guys would never appear in Thor! And if so, only in cameos!"

Why do you think that? The two actors in question have been in terrible films before, Thor is not beneath them.

And it makes sense that Branagh would be after guys like this. As you have said before, with a relative unknown as the lead, the big names have gotta come in as supporting roles.

But yea I agree, not De Niro for Odin. I'm thinking Ymir.

Not to mention they have a history with Branagh. And from what I have heard over the years actors find him a joy to work with because of his acting history himself.

FaT_tONle

10-18-2009, 01:04 PM

Here you go. Obviously some of this is conjecture and rumor, only the first 4 are 100%

And you leave out Keneth Branagh.... way to go genius... :cmad:

Yes sorry man I went off on one.

But why is it hard for you to believe this rumour? Sure we don't know if it's fact yet, but your basically scoffing at it like "Pah! These guys would never appear in Thor! And if so, only in cameos!"

Why do you think that? The two actors in question have been in terrible films before, Thor is not beneath them.

And it makes sense that Branagh would be after guys like this. As you have said before, with a relative unknown as the lead, the big names have gotta come in as supporting roles.

But yea I agree, not De Niro for Odin. I'm thinking Ymir.

I should have prefaced by saying it wouldn't be hard for me to believe if they are small supporting roles, which I believe they will be if this is legit.

:huh:

I meant the guy that played Gimli Son of Groin/Sallah... John-Rhys Davies right? Sorry about that.

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 01:05 PM

Exactly, Branagh is an actors director. I imagine it would be brilliant to work with him.

Project862006

10-18-2009, 01:17 PM

Isn't he a younger guy this Matthias fellow? I thought Baldur was visually older than Thor. Like an older brother type. Could be though.

well Matthias is 28 but he does look younger than Hemsworth lol

10-18-2009, 01:31 PM

bigsams50

10-18-2009, 01:33 PM

That is a great cast right there

Triad

10-18-2009, 01:55 PM

Gotta agree! :yay::up:
Chewy should have used the photo of Skarsgard from King Arthur, though. Once I saw that I had no trouble picturing him as Odin.

spider-neil

10-18-2009, 01:59 PM

I think chewy has it 100% spot on. :up:

Brian Braddock

10-18-2009, 02:30 PM

Have to say, what a masterstroke if the rumour is true. Law has already been suggested on here for the movie and DeNiro......well, it's come out of nowhere's but, it's freaking Robert - De - Niro.

I mean, wow.

It's not really that implausable considering both of their links with Branagh, with Sleuth and Frankenstein respectively; and adds to the idea that the movie needed some marquee names to compliment the promising 'lesser-known' actors already cast.

One things for sure, if the cast that both Project862006 and Chewy have posted example pics of gets finalised and ill be under the guidance of Branagh, we potentially have one helluva film on our hands.

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 02:46 PM

Here you go. Obviously some of this is conjecture and rumor, only the first 4 are 100%

Thor: Chris Hemsworth
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/654/thorhems.jpg

Jane Foster: Natalie Portman
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5012/janeport.jpg

Loki: Tom Hiddleston
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3390/lokihiddles.jpg

Sif: Jaimie Alexander
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3127/sifalexander.jpg

Fandral: Jude Law
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/358/fandrallaw.jpg

Hogun: Robert De Niro
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8315/hogundeniro.jpg

Volstagg: Brian Blessed
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1023/volstaggblessed.jpg

Odin: Stellan Skarsgård
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/870/odinskars.jpg

Malekith: Colm Feore
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1711/malekithcolm.jpg

Nick Fury: Samuel L. Jackson
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5767/furyjackson.jpg

Swap around Stellan Skarsgard and Robert DeNiro and add Matthias Schweighöfer as Balder, and I think you've nailed it.

Project862006

10-18-2009, 02:55 PM

Swap around Stellan Skarsgard and Robert DeNiro and add Matthias Schweighöfer as Balder, and I think you've nailed it.
sorry but Stellan is perfect for Odin

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7159/120465764697138kingarth.jpg

thats Stellan from King Arthur

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 03:02 PM

sorry but Stellan is perfect for Odin

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7159/120465764697138kingarth.jpg

thats Stellan from King Arthur

I agree. Stellan Skarsgard was long my top pick for Odin, even when others were throwing around Brian Blessed's name, and when I heard Stellan had been added to the cast, I thought they had found the ideal Odin.

But though I think he's a better fit for Odin than DeNiro, I also think Skarsgard would be a MUCH better fit for Hogun than DeNiro would. Plus, if Branagh has somehow been able to actually get ROBERT FREAKIN' DENIRO in his superhero movie, you know he's not going to waste this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by giving him a small supporting role like Hogun. He's going to give him the biggest part available, and that part is Odin.

EDIT: I also think Skarsgard could pull off Heimdall, if they wanted to go for an Asian actor for Hogun. Skarsgard could play a lot of people in the Thorverse!

Webhead2006

10-18-2009, 03:04 PM

should be very interesting to see who all these guys will play and if its confirmed deniro and law are in.

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 03:06 PM

should be very interesting to see who all these guys will play and if its confirmed deniro and law are in.

If it turns out to be true, it'd be kinda funny. Thor will have gone from a film whose big setback was a no name cast to a film practically suffering from an embarassment of riches with more big names than parts available for them.

Chewy

10-18-2009, 03:09 PM

I don't know. People like Robin Williams and Billy Crystal had small roles in Branagh's Hamlet. I could see him stacking up somewhat small supporting roles with his buddies/big name thespians

Project862006

10-18-2009, 03:10 PM

Spider-Vader

10-18-2009, 03:11 PM

Man, if this is true then this movie will have a great cast. This movie could be the bests super hero movie ever.

Chewy

10-18-2009, 03:13 PM

yeah deniro is too small for hogun i pictured a big asian actor to play him also because this was the casting call

[HOGUN]
Male. ASIAN / SOUTH EAST ASIAN / MONGOLIAN / EAST INDIAN. Late 20s to mid 30s. Grim, stoic, fearless. A man of few words who lives for battle...SUPPORTING.
If they can get a big name actor who fits the part well than sometimes they'll just throw out the casting call. As an example, here was the original casting call for the Whiplash character in IM2.

[BRUISER]
Russian, 20s or 30s, at least 6'2", able to perform own stunts, has the build of a MMA fighter...

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 03:14 PM

yeah deniro is too small for hogun i pictured a big asian actor to play him also because this was the casting call

[HOGUN]
Male. ASIAN / SOUTH EAST ASIAN / MONGOLIAN / EAST INDIAN. Late 20s to mid 30s. Grim, stoic, fearless. A man of few words who lives for battle...SUPPORTING.

If they wanted to skew older (which is possible, if we're right about Brian Blessed and Jude Law), I'd like to see Chow Yun Fat or Beat Takeshi in the role. :awesome:

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 03:15 PM

Man, if this is true then this movie will have a great cast. This movie could be the bests super hero movie ever.

Don't say that, lest you provoke the rage of Visceral! :cmad:

louiebling$

10-18-2009, 03:19 PM

I meant the guy that played Gimli Son of Groin/Sallah... John-Rhys Davies right? Sorry about that.

Ok that's better :up:

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 03:23 PM

Ken Wanatanabe for Hogun :up: He's big name, he's a great actor and he's got the looks.

spider-neil

10-18-2009, 03:26 PM

blessed would make a better volstagg than odin. volstagg is loud, booming but funny, odin is imposing and imtimidating. blessing 'could' play odin but I think stellan would do a better job. I think chewy has it spot on and I'm excited for confirmation.

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 03:26 PM

Ken Wanatanabe for Hogun :up:

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spider-neil

10-18-2009, 03:27 PM

in regards to hogan I think its less about size and more about attitude.

DocHoliday

10-18-2009, 03:29 PM

If this film has been made 20 years ago...Branagh himself would have been a badass Fandral.

Project862006

10-18-2009, 03:30 PM

how great would that be for Warrior Three

Fandral - Jude Law
Volstagg - Brian Blessed
Hogun - Ken Wantanabe

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 03:32 PM

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 03:34 PM

Beautiful scene. That film is the only film in years that nearly made me shed a tear. That and Green Mile are the only films ever to get me choked up.

I think he would be awesome as Hogun.

I was actually posting it as a joke to illustrate the "perfect" casting choice. :awesome:

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 03:37 PM

:funny: Yea I realized that after. :awesome:

But it is a beautiful scene none the less.

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 03:40 PM

:funny: Yea I realized that after. :awesome:

But it is a beautiful scene none the less.

Oh, I agree. But you're a much harder-hearted man than me if that and The Green Mile are the only films to make you shed a tear. I still blub watching ET. :csad:

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 03:42 PM

Awwwww :D ET is a good en though too.

Triad

10-18-2009, 03:43 PM

I cried at Daredevil & The Fantastic Four...but for different reasons!

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 03:44 PM

Daredevil is underrated!!!!!!!!

But the playground scene? :barf:

DocHoliday

10-18-2009, 03:46 PM

Schindler's List never fails at that.

Superhero 101

10-18-2009, 03:47 PM

Wow this is going to be a really good movie with this cast. It is amazing. I mean you have the friggin Godfather in this movie!!

spider-neil

10-18-2009, 04:15 PM

Wow this is going to be a really good movie with this cast. It is amazing. I mean you have the friggin Godfather in this movie!!

james brown?

*thor looks in the mirror*

thor - 'jump back! wanna kiss myself *smack* HEY!!!'

FaT_tONle

10-18-2009, 04:43 PM

I don't know. People like Robin Williams and Billy Crystal had small roles in Branagh's Hamlet. I could see him stacking up somewhat small supporting roles with his buddies/big name thespians

Exactly...

If they can get a big name actor who fits the part well than sometimes they'll just throw out the casting call. As an example, here was the original casting call for the Whiplash character in IM2.

[BRUISER]
Russian, 20s or 30s, at least 6'2", able to perform own stunts, has the build of a MMA fighter...

I dunno though... other than age Rourke sort of fits that build. Are the Warrior Three really physical roles because then I don't see DeNiro in that group? I guess you can get away with one of those guys being old, but you'd need a younger guy to pair with Law, assuming he is Fandral. That's why I think there is a shot Skarsgard slips into Volstagg or Hogun while DeNiro gets Odin.

Iron_Stark

10-18-2009, 04:51 PM

So Vito Corleone is both Superman's dad and Thor's dad? :oldrazz:

Sawyer

10-18-2009, 05:53 PM

Hmm... interesting. I guess now we just need to wait and see if its true.

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 06:52 PM

Iron Fist

10-18-2009, 06:53 PM

This is interesting news.

Aeltri

10-18-2009, 07:41 PM

Jude Law as Fandral most definitely, if the rumors are true. De Niro? No idea. The main thing that concerns me about hiring too many big name stars is that is ruins the immersion factor and gobbles up more of the budget which means cutting out SFX, secondary characters etc. That said, I've always thought this actress would be perfect for the role:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b362/aimelek/TILDAHELA.jpg

Keyser Soze

10-18-2009, 07:48 PM

I don't think the Warriors Three will have massive roles anyway. That's why I think getting big names for them is pretty realistic.

You'll probably see Hogun at the gate, Fandrall pimping some ladies and Volstagg getting pissed. And then they might join in with the final battle or something. That's all.

We know there have been some major changes in the rewrites, but in the first draft at least, the Warriors Three have a very big role in the story.

The Ace of Knaves

10-18-2009, 07:49 PM

Interesting. *strokes beard*

marvel_freshman

10-18-2009, 07:51 PM

Do you guys thinks its possible for DeNiro to debut his take on Dum Dum Dugan alongside Samuel L jackson. Maybe he could be signed on to the SHIELD movie as well.

Project862006

10-18-2009, 07:52 PM

is'nt Dugan like southern?

Iron Fist

10-18-2009, 07:55 PM

There's no way DeNiro is Dugan. :o

Project862006

10-18-2009, 07:58 PM

there is no one from S.H.I.E.L.D. DeNiro resembles anyway lol

Captain Marvel

10-18-2009, 08:24 PM

How about Nick Fury? That'd be a twist. Sam Jackson playing a fake Fury, while DeNiro's the real Fury. For anyone who's seen La Femme Nikita, there was a spy king on that show who pulled a similar trick. The top spy of them all, Mr. Jones, turned out to be a fake. One of several different people going around pretending to be Mr. Jones, so that nobody ever knew what the real Mr. Jones looked like, all the while the real Mr. Jones remained hidden. Given Fury's habit of using LMD's, I can see him using real people pretending to be him in order to cover himself.

Yeah, I know. Not gonna happen. Damn shame, cause the only actor I'd rather see as Nick Fury more than Samuel L. Jackson is Robert DeNiro.

Triad

10-18-2009, 08:39 PM

Whoa Aeltri, Tilda Swinton as Hela....inspired casting idea, I must say. I can see it!
- And -
Captain Marvel, While your idea has merit and you get points for thinking outside the box, I really doubt that will be the case. It would have made it more plausible for Fury to have fought in WWII rather than Nam though, further linking the Cap America movie. Nice idea. Welcome aboard.

FVD

10-18-2009, 09:29 PM

I meant the guy that played Gimli Son of Groin/Sallah... John-Rhys Davies right? Sorry about that.

:pal: Getting it wrong a second time huh? ;)

It's actually Gloin bro. :cool:

Ken Watanabe would be awesome as Hogun too.

Iron Fist

10-18-2009, 09:35 PM

Ken Watanabe is my personal choice for Lei Kung. :ninja:

topdog1

10-18-2009, 10:04 PM

"I will be watching you and if I find that you are trying to corrupt my first born child, I will bring you down, baby. I will bring you down to Chinatown."

Maybe DeNiro will see if Thor can milk him? He has nipples you know.

FaT_tONle

10-18-2009, 11:06 PM

:pal: Getting it wrong a second time huh? ;)

It's actually Gloin bro. :cool:

Ken Watanabe would be awesome as Hogun too.

I know man... I used to think it was groin though, but it's halarious since I actually thought it was Groin at one point, so I didn't change it because it's still funny.

FVD

10-18-2009, 11:30 PM

Haha fair point. :)

Let's try renaming the other 12 Dwarves as well then shall we? ;)

WillardNation

10-19-2009, 01:00 AM

*subscribes*

spider-neil

10-19-2009, 02:23 AM

[A]

10-19-2009, 02:25 AM

Whatever happens, the whole thing should be awesome.

Aeltri

10-19-2009, 03:18 AM

if you ask me the less SFX the better, nothing takes you out of the movie than poor CG.

With a movie like this major SFX are a given and they are being done by none other than ILM. The bigger the budget the better the effects are going to be, sometimes CGI is so pricey that entire scenes in the script have to be left out as a result. You are still going to have actors in heavy makeup whose appearance (height included) needs to be enhanced with CGI for example Frost Giants and Dark Elves spring to mind. Colm Feore isn't 6'9"...speaking of which maybe De Niro is playing someone like Roger Willis?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b362/aimelek/roger.jpg

spider-neil

10-19-2009, 04:13 AM

With a movie like this major SFX are a given and they are being done by none other than ILM. The bigger the budget the better the effects are going to be, sometimes CGI is so pricey that entire scenes in the script have to be left out as a result. You are still going to have actors in heavy makeup whose appearance (height included) needs to be enhanced with CGI for example Frost Giants and Dark Elves spring to mind. Colm Feore isn't 6'9"...speaking of which maybe De Niro is playing someone like Roger Willis?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b362/aimelek/roger.jpg

the casket of ancient winters is an awesome storyline. the follow up thor's journey into hel is quite possible one of the best storylines ever.

Brian Braddock

10-19-2009, 07:24 AM

R_Hythlodeus

10-19-2009, 08:18 AM

just rumors right now, right? too bad. DeNiro worked with Branagh before and they were a good team. I would like to see him in Thor. not so sure about Law. while he made some decent movies I will never forgive him Alfie

Philly Phanboy

10-19-2009, 09:27 AM

I call BS on this. Has anybody seen how many movies DeNiro has scheduled for filming? No way he'd even be available.

R_Hythlodeus

10-19-2009, 09:33 AM

I call BS on this. Has anybody seen how many movies DeNiro has scheduled for filming? No way he'd even be available.
not nearly as much as Depp and amazingly Depp finds the time to do movies like Rango

Philly Phanboy

10-19-2009, 09:37 AM

In perspective, Feige flipped out when Blunt only had 1 movie to schedule filming around. DeNiro has one currently filming and possibly ten on deck over the next year or so.

Chewy

10-19-2009, 09:39 AM

Feige flipped out? Or was he maybe just unable to schedule the film, given that she had a lead role in another film that was shooting at the exact same time?

DocHoliday

10-19-2009, 10:49 AM

She was forced to do that film because of an existing contract to another studio. She had like a 3 movie deal with that studio and they forced her to do Gulliver's Travels just to keep her off Iron Man 2. This also happened to Ed Norton when the studio fored hm to be in The Italian Job.

Keyser Soze

10-19-2009, 11:02 AM

Chewy

10-19-2009, 11:05 AM

Figs

10-19-2009, 11:43 AM

I'm a little late so I'm not sure if someone has already mentioned this but Branagh has worked with De Niro in his Frankenstein film he made in the 90's.

That with the fact that comic films are a big thing and a lot of the past ones have had big names attached I wouldn't be surprised if this turns out to be true.

As for people doubting someone like Jude Law being in a "comic film" I have two words, Sherlock Holmes.

Ahura Mazda

10-19-2009, 11:50 AM

If De Niro WANTS to do it, then he will. But I have no idea what role he would play.

lou2099

10-19-2009, 01:50 PM

If De Niro WANTS to do it, then he will. But I have no idea what role he would play.Odin?

terry78

10-19-2009, 02:05 PM

DeNiro being suggested for a role, unless it's some indie picture, he ain't playing a small supporting role. He'll be one of the big guys.

Aeltri

10-19-2009, 02:33 PM

Swinton would fit Hela like a glove; I also happen to think that Nicole Kidman would too.

I'd be happy with either, to be honest.

Nicole Kidman would make a good Asgardian but she isn't creepy enough to play Hela IMHO. In the role of a villain Swinton has a more menacing presence in addition to an unusual physique.

GhostPoet

10-19-2009, 02:41 PM

Wow...if this cast list is true...this is wild. So many big names.

DocHoliday

10-19-2009, 03:27 PM

Yes, I know, I just found it odd that Philly Phanboy chose to claim that Feige "flipped out" :huh:

Oh I know, just wanted to nip it in the bud before they went balls to the wall with this Feige flipping out thing.

Hush

10-19-2009, 03:32 PM

I think it would be nice to have DeNiro just not sure if he fits Odin or any of the Warriors Three.

Keyser Soze

10-19-2009, 03:42 PM

I think Robert DeNiro should reprise his acclaimed role as a cabbage:

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Chewy

10-19-2009, 04:02 PM

Hey gang! I got a few little tidbits of information to share with you all concerning two highly anticipated Marvel films, Thor and Captain America.

It looks like Kenneth Branagh is going to start shooting Thor in about 8 to 10 weeks depending on how much the holidays slow down production. So we are looking at a late December early January shooting start date. The main cast is set and they are excited to get started on it.

As for the casting rumor started over at AICN that Jude Law and Robert DeNiro have been cast in Thor, it’s false information. When I asked about it, I got a big fat NO. So that rumor has been debunked, unless that’s what they want us to believe, and they didn’t want to confirm that they have been cast or they are being talked to. But it was a pretty confident and quick “No”.

The film will take place in Midgard, where partially disabled medical student Dr. Donald Blake discovers his heretofore unknown alter ego, the Norse warrior, Thor. The film is set to be released May 20th 2011.

As for Captain America, the the script is complete and was recently turned in, so people close to the project are reading through it right now. The movie will also start shooting a couple months after the Thor shoot begins.

Joe Johnston is directing the film, which I couldn’t be more excited about. So far we know that that the film will take place during World War II. After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America’s ideals. Captain America is set to come out on July 22, 2011.

I would think casting for Captain America is underway and there are some names on a list somewhere of potential actors. We know that they want to go with someone with big international star power, which I’m not a fan of. But maybe they will get a great actor. The one and only name that keeps popping up is Will Smith for the role of the Captain. I don’t think it will happen, but I can’t wait to see who eventually gets cast.SOURCE (http://geektyrant.com/2009/10/thor-shooting-soon-captain-america-script-finished-casting-rumor-debunked/)

Webhead2006

10-19-2009, 04:02 PM

interesting that deniro/law seems to been debunked. Though maybe they could still be in the film.

I SEE SPIDEY

10-19-2009, 04:17 PM

Interestingly enough, FilmNerdJamie is where I first heard of the AICN peddled Deniro/Law rumors in a pm he sent me yesterday. I didn't believe it then and I don't believe it now.

FaT_tONle

10-19-2009, 04:26 PM

Donald Blake all of a sudden back in the mix? Will Smith? Haven't heard that one before... this debunking seems a bit sketchy to me.

Chewy

10-19-2009, 04:30 PM

Blake isn't back in the mix, that site copy/pasted that synopsis from IMDB, where it has been inaccurately up for years

Triad

10-19-2009, 04:57 PM

Let's hope they play up the Asgard portions rather than Midgard. I was psyched when I originally heard the rumor that it would be about 75% Asgard.

Webhead2006

10-19-2009, 05:16 PM

isnt midgard part of asgard or is midgard what asgard people call the earth relm? I dont know alot of the details on thor.

Keyser Soze

10-19-2009, 05:19 PM

Aw, shame to hear that Robert DeNiro and Jude Law are out. But nice to see they're ready to start shooting in 8-10 weeks - that means casting confirmation should be coming SOON, and then we can get into the fun of set reports and leaked photos!

Webhead2006

10-19-2009, 05:24 PM

totally cant wait.

NEXUS 6

10-19-2009, 06:01 PM

Jude Law = Balder the Brave

tamron

10-19-2009, 06:16 PM

isnt midgard part of asgard or is midgard what asgard people call the earth relm? I dont know alot of the details on thor.

Midgard is Earth.

Webhead2006

10-19-2009, 06:36 PM

ok i thought it was that, i just wanted to double check.

Vartha

10-19-2009, 07:21 PM

Asgard is the mythic land the Asgardians live in. Midgard is one of Nine Asgardian worlds centerally located among the other realms.

Captain Marvel

10-19-2009, 08:04 PM

The one and only name that keeps popping up is Will Smith for the role of the Captain.

Oh, for the love of God, let the nightmare end!

Iron Fist

10-19-2009, 08:25 PM

Captian Marvel has joined the Hype. :hehe: Welcome man. :up:

Captain Marvel

10-19-2009, 09:13 PM

Captian Marvel has joined the Hype. :hehe: Welcome man. :up:

Greetings and thank you! :)

Syncos

10-19-2009, 09:55 PM

C'mon guys, it's pretty obvious that DeNiro is playing Beta Ray Bill.

bigsams50

10-20-2009, 02:16 AM

Greetings and thank you! :)

Im surprised that name is still available

Webhead2006

10-20-2009, 04:05 AM

so should this thread be closed now since the deniro/law rumor has been debunked?

Chewy

10-20-2009, 12:31 PM

This rumor is only debunked if you want to take everything studio reps say at face value

It was never terribly likely to be true but it is still a remote possibility

RachelDawes

10-20-2009, 03:13 PM

I'm glad the rumor has been mostly debunked. I really can't imagine De Niro in a fantasy epic. Law I could see.

WillardNation

10-20-2009, 04:01 PM

I'm glad the rumor has been mostly debunked. I really can't imagine De Niro in a fantasy epic. Law I could see.

I agree.

NEXUS 6

10-20-2009, 05:28 PM

I'm glad the rumor has been mostly debunked. I really can't imagine De Niro in a fantasy epic. Law I could see.

Watch Stardust. I know it's not an "epic fantasy", but if anything it is proof of De Niro's versatility as an actor. Versatility that would lend itself very well to this film, methinks.

WillardNation

10-20-2009, 05:45 PM

Watch Stardust. I know it's not an "epic fantasy", but if anything it is proof of De Niro's versatility as an actor. Versatility that would lend itself very well to this film, methinks.

touche. (I don't know how to put the accent over the e)

Lobo

10-20-2009, 07:47 PM

daderade

10-20-2009, 07:51 PM

Domonic Cooper, or Jude Law, one of them should be Baldur

Webhead2006

10-20-2009, 10:04 PM

will it will be nice once we know for sure who is who. Which should be happening shortly. Since the film is going to start filming within the next 10 weeks right.

Project862006

10-20-2009, 10:27 PM

Both the rumor and susequent debunking seem iffy at best. I HOPE it's true, and Law is Fandral, DeNiro as Hogun, and Blessed as Volstagg. Redaing the Volstagg dialogue in the comics while imagining Blessed's voice is perfection.

you think deniro looks like this
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7124/504892hugunthor4dcp026l.png

not to mention i beleive the character is Mongolian

tamron

10-20-2009, 10:47 PM

you think deniro looks like this
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7124/504892hugunthor4dcp026l.png

not to mention i beleive the character is Mongolian

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/5923/robertdeniro20050818631.jpg

Where's the problem? He's got the look enough.

I SEE SPIDEY

10-20-2009, 10:56 PM

I pray Deniro isn't in this movie.

And yes, you read that right. He was once a great actor but now...not so much.

Carlo Comicus

10-21-2009, 05:11 AM

I pray Deniro isn't in this movie.

And yes, you read that right. He was once a great actor but now...not so much.

I'm totally agree with you. The last De Niro movies are horrible.

The Ace of Knaves

10-21-2009, 05:22 AM

Wha...?

You don't just lose your acting ability. That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard to be frank. A top class actor wakes up one day "Oh crap! I can't act anymore!" :funny:

I think criticism you are looking for is he has appeared in some dog **** movies as of late.

Brian Braddock

10-21-2009, 07:38 AM

I concur, someone who is argueably the greatest screen actor of his generation does not become a bad actor overnight.

People can say what they want about his choice of projects (Lord knows I've taken issue with his films over the years; it used to drive me bonkers that he'd seemingly decided to sign onto films purely for the $$$$ as opposed to signing on for artistic reasons) but DeNiro's ability can surely not be in question.

At all.

Anyone who says other wise, I'd respectfully submit, doesnt know their movies (or was born in the 90's and missed most of DeNiro's best works). Hell, I cant even believe I'm having to type this, to be honest. The guy is a seminal, iconic moviestar.

C'mon, what's next, Al Pacino is a hack?

Canis Sapiens

10-21-2009, 09:14 AM

As always, I totally agree with you, Brian,

Brian Braddock

10-21-2009, 12:58 PM

:up:

terry78

10-21-2009, 01:02 PM

It's always about the new crop of actors. That's all that is.

FaT_tONle

10-21-2009, 01:23 PM

Yeah... actors get old and can't quite carry a movie like they have in their primes, unless the movie is all drama and dialouge which can be boring at times. But you look at guys like Brando, Hopkins, Nickolson, etc... they obviously never lost it overnight and continued to have great careers well after their prime.

TheCorpulent1

10-21-2009, 01:24 PM

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/5923/robertdeniro20050818631.jpg

Where's the problem? He's got the look enough.
Then? Sure, he's got an okay look for Hogun.

Now?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/thecorpulent1/alg_de-niro.jpg

Not so much. ;)

I'm not absolutely against it or anything, but if they're trying to be true to the comics and not reimagining the characters and their respective ages for the movie, Hogun's middle-aged at most. De Niro definitely doesn't look middle-aged anymore.

bigsams50

10-21-2009, 04:17 PM

Man deniro has gotten old

Paroxysm

10-21-2009, 07:13 PM

I'm also with Brian on this one, DeNiro is awesome. End of story.

FlawlessVictory

10-23-2009, 12:59 PM

It's a Thor Issue for De Niro and Law
By Genevieve M. Blaber "ScarletScribe" on October 23, 2009

Either someone doesn't know how to read German -- Downfall subtitles don't count -- or Matthias Schweighöfer (Valkyrie) is a big fat liar. (OK, maybe he was just confused?)

In any of these cases, the story that Jude Law and Robert De Niro had joined the cast of Thor has turned out to be but a mere rumor. In speaking to the German edition of GQ, Schweighöfer had said that he was trying out for Thor but that Law and De Niro had already been cast. However, representatives for both actors have now informed Gossip Cop that this statement was false..

Of course, there's always a chance that Law, De Niro, and their reps are lying -- but come on, do you really see Law and De Niro as being the types to be in Thor together? Law, yes, but Law and De Niro? Not likely.
http://www.latinoreview.com/news/it-s-a-thor-issue-for-de-niro-and-law-8338