Kenneth Branagh to direct Thor

[Sawyer]

I can dig it.

 

[Ion Kenshin]

Is he really so unknown for americans..?

i know who he is but then again im a big shakespeare fan...loved his portrayal of Iago in Othello and of course Hamlet is plain awesome...i think he could be a good fit for this film

 

[Dr Strange]

This to me is a great choice, i love Branagh's work and i believe he can pull it off, plus i do think it would be quite cool to see him as Loki, heck i would love him as Odin.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

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.

That would rule.

 

[[A]]

i know who he is but then again im a big shakespeare fan...loved his portrayal of Iago in Othello and of course Hamlet is plain awesome...i think he could be a good fit for this film

But he's been in other movies, not onky Shakespeare material--like Gingerbread Man, The Proposition or The Theory of Flight. He's gonna be in Valkyrie too.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

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.

Not too old to play Odin, methinks.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Is anyone?
As long as they don't get Bob Hoskins or Alan Cumming again.

 

[marcvader]

It feels great to be getting all this news for the Thor movie and I can't imagine how it will get around here when we get official news for Cap's film next year. It's going to be nuts.

 

[[A]]

So.. you think we're getting more Marvel news soon? Heh, I'm asking just for fun.. Next news: Captain America related

 

[Kane]

I say good choice for a director for Thor. I like Branagh. Henry V is an excellent movie! I really hope this turns out good. I hope they stick pretty closely to Mark Protosevich's first draft. I thought it was very good.

 

[marcvader]

So.. you think we're getting more Marvel news soon? Heh, I'm asking just for fun.. Next news: Captain America related

Nah. but I hope we get it sometime next summer/fall.t:

 

[DocHoliday]

I know of him but then again I am a huge film fan.

 

[Raiden]

It's a great news, and I hope it will indeed happen.

 

[Compi716]

Does anybody think that, if this Thor film does include the Donal Blake story, they may change that up a bit? For example, instead of making him a medical student, how about an actual doctor?

I ask because, if that were to be a particular change, I can see Branagh playing Blake.

 

[[A]]

They usually make a mix of different stories/origins, right..?

 

[BizarroAids]

I like Branaughs unique way of storytelling. So I'm sure he'll be able to pull off a nice epic style Thor film.

Also, I too think he would be a nice Loki.

 

[Ion Kenshin]

But he's been in other movies, not onky Shakespeare material--like Gingerbread Man, The Proposition or The Theory of Flight. He's gonna be in Valkyrie too.

Ahh yes i remember those as well...gotta look into Valkyrie some more have not been really following what its about and all....too busy

 

[[A]]

He was also in Celebrity but.. I deliberately skipped mentioning that one

 

[Ion Kenshin]

never heard of that one

 

[broblacksteel]

This is great news, he can cover the asgard portion of the film due to the drama and shakespearian language...PLUS he will bring more of a serious tone to the earth settings/story. All he needs is a good action director/team to cover the fights and he can concentrate on the story.

 

[BizarroAids]

He was also in Celebrity but.. I deliberately skipped mentioning that one

And also Wild Wild West.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah, but don't hold that against him.

 

[[A]]

never heard of that one

It's a Woody Allen movie--not so good..

 

[Anubis]

Does anybody think that, if this Thor film does include the Donal Blake story, they may change that up a bit? For example, instead of making him a medical student, how about an actual doctor?

I ask because, if that were to be a particular change, I can see Branagh playing Blake.

Well, Blake was already a respected doctor when he found out he was sharing space with Thor in the comics, so it seems like they have chosen to change it to Med student for this movie...which I suppose is so they can get a younger actor.

 

[Still A ThorFan]

best news for this movie so far...sure Branaugh has had some misses...but this is a guy who's created legitimate cinematic classics.

See Henry V or Hamlet and tell me Branagh is a poor choice.

Every director has had a bad film. Lets just hope he knows what he is doing.