Kenneth Branagh to direct Thor

[marcvader]

I hope he's doing this cuz he's got a genuine interest in the material and not just cuz it's the thing to do these days after TDK and IM. I don't know what think until I here what he's got to say about Thor and Marvel's desire to tie there properties together. At least with Favreau you could feel his love for the material having grown up being a fan of Marvel comics.

 

[Rust]

The only reservation that I might have is that I wonder how much of an actual Thor fan is Branagh? If he isnt a fan, Will he take away a lot of the 'comic-booky' elements of Thor that we all know and love?

That's what I'm thinking about too. Not reserved or worried at all though, I prefer a more non-"comicbooky" THOR, but I can't really imagine Branagh as a comicbook-fan as such either.
I imagine he'll make it more fantasy than comicbook and let it be inspired by the norse mythology. This sounds most probable, but still, it IS a Marvel-movie... Very odd indeed. I guess the current script is what counts at Marvel and it may have attracted Branagh. I dunno...

 

[Brian Braddock]

You never know though - there is definatley a generation of well known British thesps who have grown up reading Marvel U.K. reprints.

The idea that Branagh grew up reading Thor comics isnt totally absurd. Given Branagh's age; it would probably have been the Buscema stuff too.

Nice

 

[Rust]

I can't wait to hear what Branagh's angle is. If he's a fan of the comicbook then that's a pleasant surprise. If he's likes the script enough to want to direct it, then it must be a badass script. Both scenarios rock.

Of course, the whole rumor could be just that.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah. It could all just be rumour.

Normally, I treat these things with cynacism and skepticsm but for once; I'm gonna run with it.

I like the idea that much, I'm prepared to be dissapointed if it turns out to be false.

 

[Rust]

I agree, it's a benign rumor.

 

[DocHoliday]

This could work out...he might even be able to keep the budget down.

 

[Scarlet Spider]

Branagh in talks to direct Thor isn't a rumor, it's legit.

Variety broke this story. Their the top industry trade and they get their information straight from the studios.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Hopefully these talks bear fruit then.

 

[AndThePickles]

Hmm, odd choice of director, but I'm guessing they're hoping he can bring the classic mythology feel to life.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Given his previous work, Branagh'll definately make sure the thou's and the dost's sound right.

 

[Rust]

Hmm, odd choice of director, but I'm guessing they're hoping he can bring the classic mythology feel to life.

Yeah, so the Marvel-purists probably shouldn't expect the below from Branagh.

But hopefully not the below either.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah, so the Marvel-purists probably shouldn't expect the below from Branagh.

To be honest, I think the people on this board who honestly expected to something like that ^ are in the minority.

However, expecting to see something like this:-

Probably isn't too absurd.

 

[Rust]

I could live with that.

Boy, I hope Branagh isn't eyeing the THOR-part himself.

 

[KangConquers]

for those showing skepticism because you haven't seen a branagh movie, that's more on you than on him. He's responsible for some legit classics that any film lover should be aware of. Anyone over 40 would recognize his name.

About the norse Thor vs. Superhero Thor debate, having read the script, I can simplify this by saying he starts out the Norse Thor, but at the end, he is the superhero Thor, ready to go into the Avengers movie. Loki also gradually becomes supervillain Loki (bad ass scene where he dons his horns for the first time.)

 

[spider-neil]

recommended reads for branagh

definately the simonson run, especially where thor goes to hel and when surtur attacks asgard.

 

[Brian Braddock]

I doubt it, Rust; I know some articles out there have tried to cause mischief and spark outrage amongst fanboys (as befits Loki) by suggesting the possibility but given what we know of the script - Branagh would be too old for the role.

On top of being totally unsuitable, obviously.

 

[KangConquers]

recommended reads for branagh

definately the simonson run, especially where thor goes to hel and when surtur attacks asgard.

Unless they rewrite the script, I wouldn't expect too much of that.

 

[Rust]

Hmmm, could Branagh be pulling an Ang Lee?
His HULK-announcement was equally baffling.
I hope this wont mean a too dialogue-heavy and "british" classy Thor with no "bar-brawling" or cgi-mayhem.

 

[Philly Phanboy]

Cautiously optimistic with this news. At least with Branagh the chances of a wrestler cast cheese fest are nil.

Kinda surprised too with them going from Vaughn to Branagh. Is there some evidence that this movie has already been fated to be filmed in England?

 

[Brian Braddock]

Not sure about England but I can definately see Scotland (highlands) being used.

 

[Gatchamanjp]

I like the choice of Kenneth Branagh to direct Thor. Hopefully all the shakespearian dialogue is kept intact. Sure Thor's costume does not have to be a replica of the comics...but he should still wear a cape, carry his hammer, and wear some kind of helmet.

 

[cerealkiller182]

Branagh definitely has an eye for aestheically interesting "olde time" atmospheres (ie Frankenstein and Hamlet). But Im pretty sure he has a reputation of being over controlling and making sure he gets his way. I feel like he could run amok with the material. Frankenstein wasnt exactly true to its source. Hes got potential for Thor though.

 

[cerealkiller182]

To be honest, I think the people on this board who honestly expected to something like that ^ are in the minority.

However, expecting to see something like this:-

Probably isn't too absurd.

agreed, thats definitely the one i'd like but I expect something with more armor like this:

 

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I liked his Frankestein. There. I said it.