Matthew Vaughn to direct Thor

[chamber-music]

Garrett Hedlund for Thor

His 6' 1½" tall and played Brad Pitts cousin Patroclus in Troy.

Gained at least 30 lbs. of muscle for the role of Patroclus in Troy, then gained another 20 for the role of Don Billinsley in Friday Night Lights so can bulk up.

Only down side is his a bit too young.

 

[Still A ThorFan]

He is young, but would probably look great.

 

[KangConquers]

Anyone who thinks that most likely has never read a Conan novel in their lives.

HHH could probably grunt and fight like Schwartzenegger did in that horrendous MOVIE, but the actual character of Conan as written by Robert E. Howard is a hell of a lot more complex than THAT.

The one role Triple H WOULD be perfect for is He-Man.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Hmmm...

 

[Brian Braddock]

Garrett Hedlund for Thor

His 6' 1½" tall and played Brad Pitts cousin Patroclus in Troy.

Gained at least 30 lbs. of muscle for the role of Patroclus in Troy, then gained another 20 for the role of Don Billinsley in Friday Night Lights so can bulk up.

Only down side is his a bit too young.

A better suggestion than a lot of the ones i've read (I actually thought he was very good in 'Four Brothers') but I seriously doubt he'd be able to put on the amount of muscle required to do the role justice- he gained 30lbs of muscle for Troy yet still looks too 'long' of torso for Thor (even more so when you look at Brad Pitt opposite him in the pic);-

To look at him in this pic kinda reminds me of Steve Rogers; pre- super soldier serum.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Regarding Thor at the box office:

I can see it make around 200-225 million in the US tops but OVERSEAS is a different story. This film could own the overseas market.

 

[newavengers12]

More than Spidey?...to keep it in the genre...

 

[Brian Braddock]

But thats just it - genre wise - it's both comicbook movie and fantasy movie.

In my view, that just increases the likelyhood of more folk wanting to see it.

You'd have the comicbook crowd as well as the sword and sorcery/LOTR type crowd.

The appeal is quite great...............

 

[newavengers12]

Yeah...This will mix it up. And actually thor is very well know worldwide...even more than IM or Ant Man or fury(just to mention other projects).

So, maybe Thor will do very well..... lets hope fot it, cause, the more income, the more opportunity we have of seing an Avengers movie.

 

[NateGray]

Regarding Thor at the box office:

I can see it make around 200-225 million in the US tops but OVERSEAS is a different story. This film could own the overseas market.

While I am usually a over guesstimator myself I just cannot imagine it making anywhere near the money you are listing.
Thor does not have anywhere near the WW fan base you seem to think he does.
Heck Thor comics get canceled every couple years because they just are not sellers.
Series just re-started after almost 3 years of no Thor title and with only ultimate Thor in the Marvel universe so thinking it is going to do that well is a huge leap and while I am a jumper I am not making that leap this early with out any footage to back it up.

 

[newavengers12]

Hmmm...

LOL definetly not him!!!

 

[Brian Braddock]

Hmmm...

Two can play that game. lol.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Regarding Thor at the box office:

I can see it make around 200-225 million in the US tops but OVERSEAS is a different story. This film could own the overseas market.

Overseas? Possibly huge, but here in the U.S.? 150 million, tops. No way it hits or crosses 200.

 

[Advanced Dark]

^ Don't be so sure about that.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

^ Don't be so sure about that.

hey, i'd LOVE to see 200+, but you know there are two big factors to consider;

1) U.S. audiences are REAL fickle

2) If it's a summer movie, it will have bone-crushing competition.


The script reads like a 'sword and sorcery" epic, which is hardly something that the audiences havent already seen.

 

[hippie_hunter]

While I am usually a over guesstimator myself I just cannot imagine it making anywhere near the money you are listing.
Thor does not have anywhere near the WW fan base you seem to think he does.
Heck Thor comics get canceled every couple years because they just are not sellers.
Series just re-started after almost 3 years of no Thor title and with only ultimate Thor in the Marvel universe so thinking it is going to do that well is a huge leap and while I am a jumper I am not making that leap this early with out any footage to back it up.

Thor's comics don't get canceled every couple of years. You're talking out of your ass. It's only been cancelled twice.

The Mighty Thor v1/Journey into Mystery lasted for 521 issues. This book was cancelled because Marvel cancelled several long lasting books (Captain America, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Thor, and Avengers) and relaunched them. Excluding Thor, he did not have a Heroes Reborn title for some reason.

The Mighty Thor v2 lasted for 85 issues and was cancelled for some reason, but not for low numbers. It was doing fine before and when it got cancelled.

Thor v3 was just revealed to be one of the highest selling titles in July.

Although Advanced Dark is overestimating Thor's numbers IMO. I think it'll do around the $175 million range domestically. Although this could change with updates which could generate as much hype that Iron Man has today.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Thor's comics don't get canceled every couple of years. You're talking out of your ass. It's only been cancelled twice.

The Mighty Thor v1/Journey into Mystery lasted for 521 issues. This book was cancelled because Marvel cancelled several long lasting books (Captain America, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Thor, and Avengers) and relaunched them. Excluding Thor, he did not have a Heroes Reborn title for some reason.

The Mighty Thor v2 lasted for 85 issues and was cancelled for some reason, but not for low numbers. It was doing fine before and when it got cancelled.

Thor v3 was just revealed to be one of the highest selling titles in July.

Although Advanced Dark is overestimating Thor's numbers IMO. I think it'll do around the $175 million range domestically. Although this could change with updates which could generate as much hype that Iron Man has today.

Agreed. And if i may add; Blade didnt even have an ongoing comic when the Blade trilogy began, and his two previous books, "Nightstalkers" , and "Blade", had a publishing life of barely three years between them.

A fanbase is a plus, but not a deciding factor.

 

[carrrnuttt]

I don't know if this link has been posted before, but I found this list online:
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/opinions/calling-all-norse-gods-more-thor-casting-speculation.php

The Brandon Molale and Tyler Mane suggestions seem intriguing. I took out Fabio from the list, as even the author said it was just a joke.

Calling All Norse Gods: More ‘Thor’ Casting Speculation

by Brian Gibson

With CHUD offering up their own speculation on who could possibly play Marvel’s mighty Norse God Thor, I thought FSR could offer up some of our own speculation. Devin over at CHUD already mentioned that Triple H might be a front-runner, despite the fact that director Matthew Vaughn may not be into him for the part. While physically he is a would-be match made in heaven, Triple H’s acting ability has possibly fallen victim to one of those “leave it all out on the mat” speeches.

So, ultimately the search starts with two questions; Who has the look, and the acting ability? The prior might be a more important factor to fans, but those of us who expect a good movie, rather than a plotless fanboy moneyshot, lets focus slightly on the former. Who could play Thor, and why or why won’t they?

Josh Holloway

Has the look above the neck, and the acting skills, and sizes up at almost 6′2, but can he put on the weight and the muscle to match that of a God who carries a gigantic hammer?

Karl Urban

May not be a fan favorite because of his last few outings, but with a little hair dye and a little bit more weight he might be able to wield some thunder. I mean, he did play a viking who fought the Norse…thats kind of close right?

Tyler Mane

Even though the only professional wrestler turned actor that I like is The Rock, Tyler Mane has turned in some solid performances. Also at 6′8 and already sporting the long blonde locks, Mane might be the man.

Ralf Moeller

At 6′6 and having an actual starring television role as Conan under his belt, Ralf has the size and the frame but not the fame.

Brandon Molale

One of the most underrated acting big men out there. He’s 6′5 and with a little hair dye, he could totally pull it off. He has one of the longer lists of roles when compared with the other guys on this list. Thing is, he might be playing Captain Marvel in Shazam!.

Garrett Hedlund

Can you see a young Thor in this one? He has already stood the test of acting, and putting on weight to aide his roles. He is 6′2 and sports the hair and eyes, but Marvel might want to show Thor in his prime.

Nathan Jones

At 6′10 and sporting a body that came straight out of the Thor hobby kit, Nathan Jones just might be perfect. The only snag might be that he actually has to speak during the film.

I think this list shows some promise, now I’d like to see anyone else weigh in on the topic.

 

[chiefchirpa]

You'd have the comicbook crowd as well as the sword and sorcery/LOTR type crowd.

The appeal is quite great...............

Well that last LOTR-wannabe, Eragon, is a flop.

 

[odiin]

Well that last LOTR-wannabe, Eragon, is a flop.

Yes, but this is isn't Eragon, is it? It's Thor. I hate when people try to compare two movies like that as proof that any film with a similar setting is going to have the same fate. The truth is, if people think the movie looks interesting, they'll see it. People obviously thought LOTR looked interesting, and that Eragon didn't. Those are two different situations, and Thor is even different still.

 

[chiefchirpa]

^

My one-liner post is reactive. I'm not holding a flag saying all sword and sorcery movies are flops other than LOTR. I am pointing out that not all fantasy sword and sorcery movies will become smash hits. Eragon, Dungeon & Dragons, etc.

 

[Silvermoth]

^

My one-liner post is reactive. I'm not holding a flag saying all sword and sorcery movies are flops other than LOTR. I am pointing out that not all fantasy sword and sorcery movies will become smash hits. Eragon, Dungeon & Dragons, etc.

I don't believe Eragon has as much or as dedicated a fanbase as Thor/Marvel. So I'm sure it'll be a success as long as it isn't like "The Scorpian King"

 

[odiin]

^

My one-liner post is reactive. I'm not holding a flag saying all sword and sorcery movies are flops other than LOTR. I am pointing out that not all fantasy sword and sorcery movies will become smash hits. Eragon, Dungeon & Dragons, etc.

Ah, got it.

In that case: Yeah, you're right.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Well that last LOTR-wannabe, Eragon, is a flop.

For Lord of the Rings you also have a Dungeons and Dragons.

Every genre has it's good and bad films; this genre is certainly no exception.

Just because Eragon flopped hardly proves that the market for Sword and sorcery films is dead, and that no-one would be willing to see this movie.

 

[Silvermoth]

For Lord of the Rings you also have a Dungeons and Dragons.

Every genre has it's good and bad films; this genre is certainly no exception.

Just because Eragon flopped hardly proves that the market for Sword and sorcery films is dead, and that no-one would be willing to see this movie.

Course you're right. Plus everyone forgets how successful 300 was