Hopkins is Odin

[Khemik@L]

As if we need another reason to get excited about this movie, check out this quote by Anthony Hopkins:

Q: In 2010 you’ll start work on Kenneth Branagh’s version of THOR. Were you surprised that he chose to direct a big comic-book movie?

A: Not at all. He is a brilliant man. I have always admired him. He is an extraordinary man. He is adept at doing anything. He has taken on this Marvel comic. He’s the brightest guy in the business. He is very sure of himself. Very nice. He is one of the most powerful instigators of his time and an extraordinary man. In regards to the film, it takes place in the modern world, and in the past, in the mythological world, all at the same time. It is a really powerful script and I am really looking forward to working with Ken.

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[Canis Sapiens]

Sounds good!

So, can we assume that the Asgard parts will be set in the past?

 

[JP]

Sounds great. I'm so stoked.

 

[Khemik@L]

Sounds good!

So, can we assume that the Asgard parts will be set in the past?

Now that you mention that maybe we will be seeing some or all of the Asgard parts through flashbacks

 

[Webhead2006]

nice quote, as for the past comment, maybe anthony ment asgard will be medevil like or something.

 

[ddddeeee]

I assumed the past parts meant Loki's origin, maybe Thor's birth too.

 

[Webhead2006]

probably

 

[Khemik@L]

Another Quote from Hopkins. This time he talks about his role a lil more in depth:

... "He's a stern man. He's a man with purpose. I play the god who banishes his son from the kingdom of Asgard because he screwed up. He's a hot-headed, temperamental young man --- probably a chip off of the old block -- but I decide he's not really ready to rule the future kingdom, so I banish him. I'm harsh and my wife complains and I say, 'That is why I'm king.' He's ruthless, take-it-or-leave-it. Women are much more forgiving; men are not so forgiving. I know in my life, my karma is, 'If you don't like it, tough, move on.' And I move on. I'm a little like Odin myself."

It's a long article and I didn't feel like posting the whole thing so if you guys wanna read the rest of it then click HERE

 

[Webhead2006]

sounds good

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Definitely sounds like the main side of Odin. Presumably the Odin/Thor relationship won't be entirely contentious, though.

 

[kedrell]

One thing I liked about Odin is that he's not a santa claus/grandfatherly type pastiche like the biblical one get's taken for. Odin's got a temper and he's not all mushy.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah. One of his quirks that I love is that he's super-hardcore about formalities. He makes himself available for friendly counsel to practically anyone in Asgard, but forget your manners and he'll f***ing kill you as soon as look at you.

 

[Lighthouse]

I just hope Hopkins puts some effort into this one. He's one of my favorite actors with some incredible performances, but for the last few years, he's been really phoning them in, especially with the Wolfman.

 

[Webhead2006]

I am sure kenneth will pull out good work from him.

 

[Weadazoid]

I just hope Hopkins puts some effort into this one. He's one of my favorite actors with some incredible performances, but for the last few years, he's been really phoning them in, especially with the Wolfman.

Ever see the Edge...

Movie with Alec Baldwin....fantastic IMO one of his best performances. Under rated movie

 

[Lighthouse]

Ever see the Edge...

Movie with Alec Baldwin....fantastic IMO one of his best performances. Under rated movie

Yes, but that movie was made 13 years ago.

 

[Weadazoid]

I was kind of agreeing with you...

Fracture.... was not a very good movie.... good example of him phoning it in IMO

I compare the two roles because in both cases he was playing a very inteligent man.

 

[Chewy]

Since you made this film, you’ve also worked with Woody Allen and Kenneth Branagh. Were those relaxed experiences, too?
Yes, because they’re so grounded in their craft. It’s such a pleasant surprise when you come on set and you find someone in charge like Ken Branagh or James Ivory. You know that you’re going to do a day’s work and at the end of it, it’s going to be good. You feel a sense of fulfillment, I suppose. Woody Allen is very much like James Ivory. He’ll say, “OK, um, let’s do another shot, um. That’s fine, let’s just move on.” It’s nothing. It’s no big deal, there’s no celebrity.

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Recently, you disputed a report about trouble on the Thor set. There were allegations made that you and the lead actor Chris Hemsworth weren’t getting along. Would you like to clear that up?
I would love to clear it up, and the studio’s clearing it up. The rumors are scurrilous and total rubbish; I’ve been having a great time on [Thor], and they’re just all wonderful actors. I do want to talk about this, because I’ve talked to my lawyer about it and I think the studio is doing some investigation into it, but that’s what newspapers do. It’s the business of journalism to lie — sometimes, not always. They distort and make mischief. I’ve been around the block many times, so I get used to it.

I’ll try to quote you as accurately as possible.
I hope you will, because [Thor] is one of the best experiences I’ve had in a while. I think I’ve got one more day on it now. Actually, these three films, Thor, the Woody Allen, and [City of Your Final Destination], which I’m really looking forward to seeing now, these are the best films I’ve been in for many years. It’s because of the directors, James Ivory, Woody Allen, and Ken Branagh. They’re really the most assured and strong directors I’ve worked with in many years, and they made life very easy on the set. When I hear that nonsense that’s a total fabrication and a lie…I tell you, I’ve had a great time working on all these films. I’m just looking forward to seeing the James Ivory film. I haven’t seen James in about a year, but I did call him up to congratulate him on the success of the movie. I hear it’s a good one.

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[kedrell]

Great find, Chewy. So Hopkins is pretty much done with his shooting.

 

[Webhead2006]

nice find chewy. And yea looks like his role is pretty much done, unless reshoots in a few months and all that. Though we know they probably only have a month/month and a half left of filming and that is probably just all the earth base stuff, Since the majority of asgard stuff was the studio work.