Official Thor Casting Thread

[cerealkiller182]

No.



Young.



Short.



300.

Hes 43! You consider 43 young?

Hes 6'. and its been established that Thor is 6'6'' according to Marvel.com. Its not crazy but not ideal either

Also LOTR, The Proposition, and the upcoming Public Enemies and Australia which both seem to be shaping up quite nicely.

Im not saying he should be thor but hes got more going for him than you'd like to believe. More than Kevin Nash

 

[SNIKT1950]

Hes 43! You consider 43 young?

The guy looks ALOT younger than 43 and he looks like Sean Bean's long lost brother

I just hope MARVEL doesn't cater this personification of the character to the TROY and 300 crowd.

 

[cerealkiller182]

The guy looks ALOT younger than 43 and he looks like Sean Bean's long lost brother

I just hope MARVEL doesn't cater this personification of the character to the TROY and 300 crowd.

I agree but you said you like the Ultimate Thor and you also compared it to 300

to tell the truth Troy isnt that off from what I want Thor to be, at least aesthetically. The story would need to be a big improvement though. But when people were likening Thor to a Shakespearan route you said that he was gritty and violent and B-movie-ish as Ultimate Thor

 

[SNIKT1950]

I agree but you said you like the Ultimate Thor and you also compared it to 300

No, don't get me wrong, I liked 300.

The Ultimate Thor comic has a similar yet PG-13 feel to it.

What I mean by hoping MARVEL doesn't cater to that crowd, is in the character's look.

I know there's a ton of people that are envisioning Thor as a virtual replica of Brad Pitt in TROY or Gerard Butler in 300 with a blonde wig.

I see Thor as something different entirely.

A larger than life "Thunder God".

Somebody you can't just bump into at Walmart or in the gym.

That's one of the reasons I'd like to see Kevin play him.

When you meet Kevin, its a little weird at first.

I'm 5'11" at 209 lbs, but Kevin dwarfed me. Made me look like a little boy.

That's what I think Thor should be.

Someone that makes Tony and Cap feel uncomfortable.

Not just some blonde dude with an accent and a helmet. Oh God.

 

[cerealkiller182]

No, don't get me wrong, I liked 300.

The comic has a similar yet PG-13 feel to it.

What I mean by hoping MARVEL doesn't cater to that crowd, is in the character's look.

I know there's a ton of people that are envisioning Thor as a virtual replica of Brad Pitt in TROY or Gerard Butler in 300 with a blonde wig.

I see Thor as something different entirely.

A larger than life "Thunder God".

Somebody you can't just bump into at Walmart or in the gym.

That's one of the reasons I'd like to see Kevin play him.

When you meet Kevin, its a little weird at first.

I'm 5'11" at 209 lbs, but Kevin dwarfed me. Made me look like a little boy.

That's what I think Thor should be.

Someone that makes Tony and Cap feel uncomfortable.

Not just some blonde dude with an accent and a helmet. Oh God.

Ok, I agree, but thats what you are going to get with Nash just bigger. Outside of being physically imposing Nash wont be able to do anything else. An actor like many mentioned and even Brad Pitt can actually give life to this character than just dressing up like Thor. An actor can give presence that makes the other characters physically self-concious. I used this example before, Russel Crowe in Gladiator. Crowe gave such a performance in Gladiator that he dwarfed the larger people. He was short yet commanded the screen, the characters in story, the actors on set, and had some of the best screen presence in cinema history.

Now IM surprised you want Nash because many of your concerns are the same concerns Im sure a lot of people have and Nash couldnt possibly live up to. Nash could porbably do the 300 version of thor but not the one you seem to want (or any of us want)

 

[SNIKT1950]

Ok, I agree, but thats what you are going to get with Nash just bigger. Outside of being physically imposing Nash wont be able to do anything else. An actor like many mentioned and even Brad Pitt can actually give life to this character than just dressing up like Thor. An actor can give presence that makes the other characters physically self-concious. I used this example before, Russel Crowe in Gladiator. Crowe gave such a performance in Gladiator that he dwarfed the larger people. He was short yet commanded the screen, the characters in story, the actors on set, and had some of the best screen presence in cinema history.

I knew Crowe was gonna win Best Actor when I saw Gladiator

Brad Pitt has the ability to be great but I think it gets lost in translation.

Ever since he did Fight Club he's become this sort of Hollywood supermodel.

I feel like some of the films he does, he does just to flaunt his looks.

TROY was just bad in a great number of levels.

He made a Greek legend into a pretentious underwear model.

*I know the general consensus is that Kevin is all size and no substance.

Trust me, its not true.

There's ALOT of cinematic power inside that guy.

Something great waiting to happen, or in this case - discovered.

If he doesn't do this film, I'm gonna try to get a little western with him off the ground. Something with ZERO links to the wrestling community where he can run wild with the acting.

The guy loves MAD MAX, so its bound to be great.

 

[cerealkiller182]

*I know the general consensus is that Kevin is all size and no substance.

Trust me, its not true.

There's ALOT of cinematic power inside that guy.

Something great waiting to happen, or in this case - discovered.

But what do you base this on. the guy is successful in an industry based on athleticism and melodramatic acting. He plays big guy roles. Tough guys with little dialog who stand around and look imposing. Thats not Thor.

The guy loves MAD MAX, so its bound to be great.

So do I, I love Mad Max. That doesnt mean I can make a great movie or give a strong performance.

 

[SNIKT1950]

But what do you base this on.

Let's just say the little that Kevin's shown on-screen, doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of what he can bring to the table as an actor.

So do I, I love Mad Max. That doesnt mean I can make a great movie or give a strong performance.

I don't understand what you mean by this...

Anyway, I brought up MAD MAX because its the vibe you get from reading my little neo-western.

I wasn't suggesting Kevin's love for MAD MAX automatically makes him a good actor t:

Kevin's a good actor that happens to like MAD MAX

*I just hope MARVEL plays this one right and picks a guy we can ALL be thrilled about.

My gut feeling says he's gonna be anything BUT menacing

 

[cerealkiller182]

Let's just say the little that Kevin's shown on-screen, doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of what he can bring to the table as an actor.

Like what?

I don't understand what you mean by this...

Anyway, I brought up MAD MAX because its the vibe you get from reading my little neo-western.

I wasn't suggesting Kevin's love for MAD MAX automatically makes him a good actor t:

Kevin's a good actor that happens to like MAD MAX

*I just hope MARVEL plays this one right and picks a guy we can ALL be thrilled about.

My gut feeling says he's gonna be anything BUT menacing

You said "He likes Mad Max so it should be good" as if his liking that particular movie means he'll do a good job which makes little to no sense

 

[aka Kal el]

Geee Ronny such harsh language.....thnxgiving is a rough estimate i stated DUE to the time table in which a re-write with director's approval hopefully will take place, now IF everything goes well we will get a casting announcement before thnxgiving....BUT dont cut the dogs loose on me if it's after.

Either way, like i said most of us will be happy due to Kenneth is a real actor/a serious director and he will choose a REAL actor as well.

Maybe this will help also, marvel will NOT hire an A-list star for thor, POSSIBLY captain america. Why? A-list minimum for movies are $20mill and above (hint NOOOOO BRAD PITT). RDJ, and Ed norton were NOT considered A-list, they were JUST great actors... none of them were getting more than $10-17mill, marvel has a salary limit.

It wont be an unknown....too risky, i would say the b/c list is a real expectation for contenders.. we will all know in the next 2mths guys.... patience...

I am a fanboy as well and i cant wait for the announcement so THOR can officially roll into production next year. I think. K.B. will do for THOR what Chris Nolan did for the TDK, (a sense or realism and not too cheesy) lord of the rings meets batman begins.....sounds like a good combo?[/quote

Everything is ramping up because of the upcoming strike! So your timetable is very possible. I'm not convinced yet but I admit I'm curious.

 

[SNIKT1950]

You said "He likes Mad Max so it should be good" as if his liking that particular movie means he'll do a good job which makes little to no sense

Well you can't do a comedy if you don't like to act funny

An actor that loves the material he's working with, is 90% of the time more driven.

Kevin actually loves the Thor character (Though I'm not sure which version of the character he prefers).

This same concept applied to Downey, who is virtually in love with Tony Stark.

Or at least himself as Tony Stark.

 

[cerealkiller182]

Well you can't do a comedy if you don't like to act funny

An actor that loves the material he's working with, is 90% of the time more driven.

Kevin actually loves the Thor character (Though I'm not sure which version of the character he prefers).

This same concept applied to Downey, who is virtually in love with Tony Stark.

Or at least himself as Tony Stark.

Robert Downey Jr had proven skill. Passion for a project doesnt mean you have the skills to do it. With proven skill, passion is great.

and you didnt answer my question, what exactly is it you think Nash can bring to the table passed his size and passion for cinema.

 

[Marz69]

has anyone suggested David Wenham faramir from lord of the rings and dilios in 300 hes got that asgardian look plus he was pretty jacked up for 300

Here's a pic. I had to look this guy up. I couldn't match the face with the character.

 

[SNIKT1950]

what exactly is it you think Nash can bring to the table passed his size and passion for cinema.

I've seen it, and its really promising.

See, most of the guys you'll encounter when you wrestle, are more interested in their moves than in their characters.

Its understandable in a way, because without a secure gig in a fed, you really don't feel the enthusiasm to put time into your persona.

Hitting the mats is like going to the gym.

You just gotta do it.

Anyway, Kevin's a guy that for whatever reason, takes the acting seriously.

Naturally TNA doesn't give him much to work with, but that's besides the point.

Gary Cooper made his mark in his mid 40s.

He was a stuntman before that.

Kevin's got serious skills in front of the camera or in front of an audience.

But without a willing hand to give him a shot, he's just "another wrestler."

I KNOW that Kevin could stand his ground with Downey and Norton.

He's very hard to intimidate.

Very respectful, but not someone that'll start stuttering when surrounded by Grade A Hollywood talent.

His cockyness alone will even the playing field with the rest of the cast.

 

[cerealkiller182]

I've seen it, and its really promising.

See, most of the guys you'll encounter when you wrestle, are more interested in their moves than in their characters.

Its understandable in a way, because without a secure gig in a fed, you really don't feel the enthusiasm to put time into your persona.

Hitting the mats is like going to the gym.

You just gotta do it.

Anyway, Kevin's a guy that for whatever reason, takes the acting seriously.

Naturally TNA doesn't give him much to work with, but that's besides the point.

Gary Cooper made his mark in his mid 40s.

He was a stuntman before that.

Kevin's got serious skills in front of the camera or in front of an audience.

But without a willing hand to give him a shot, he's just "another wrestler."

I KNOW that Kevin could stand his ground with Downey and Norton.

He's very hard to intimidate.

Very respectful, but not someone that'll start stuttering when surrounded by Grade A Hollywood talent.

His cockyness alone will even the playing field with the rest of the cast.

Donald Trump is hard to intimidate too, but hes not an actor! Frankly, I have never seen any kind of acting talent ever shown in wrestling that made me think, that guys a good actor. I cant even say theres mediocre actors while watching wrestling. its an industry based on melodrama. There is a giant difference between showmanship and acting talent.

 

[aka Kal el]

Not just an exception. He was in some early generic knockaround movies and a few small budget drama pieces where he had the chance to cut his teeth on and prove screen presence and find niche acting style.

Agreed! but have you seen any other wrestlers really do this? The only roles they take are the safe roles that won't require any real stretching or gravitas. When you see the Marine you see john Cena the wrestler,not the actor. Kevin Nash impressed me in Longest yard. He really did! But like I said before the guy can barely walk! So he is out of the running period! Triple H just doesn't have the range until he shows me different. So as it stands now the Rock is the exception until someone shows me differently IMHO.

 

[SNIKT1950]

Kevin Nash impressed me in Longest yard. He really did! But like I said before the guy can barely walk! So he is out of the running period!

This is completely innacurate and downright ignorant.

I'm willing to bet the man has more flexibility than you will ever have.

*See why assuming isn't a good thing?

The truth is Kevin's injuries haven't been able to shut him down.

If you didn't know much about Kevin when you met him, the LAST thing you'd think is that he couldn't walk.

 

[FaT_tONle]

Big Sexy as Thor??? This is what we are debating in an economic crisis.... sigh.... David Wenham/Gerard Butler... hell even Karl Urban are 10000X better than a freaking WWE star.

 

[SNIKT1950]

Big Sexy as Thor??? This is what we are debating in an economic crisis.... sigh.... David Wenham/Gerard Butler... hell even Karl Urban are 10000X better than a freaking WWE star.

God this ignorance gets to me sometimes.

 

[FaT_tONle]

God this ignorance gets to me sometimes.

Comments like, "I KNOW that Kevin could stand his ground with Downey and Norton"... is ignorance my friend... I mean unless you were being literal and were talking about a WWE match... then I agree with you.

 

[SNIKT1950]

Comments like, "I KNOW that Kevin could stand his ground with Downey and Norton"... is ignorance my friend... I mean unless you were being literal and were talking about a WWE match... then I agree with you.

See, what you're doing is coming in here without having read any of my posts in this thread and contributing nothing by adding the most typical line in the room of "Wrestlers are terrible."

I take that offensively, yet I manage to interact with others by putting it aside.

You have no clue as to what you're talking about in regards to Kevin.

 

[FaT_tONle]

See, what you're doing is coming in here without having read any of my posts in this thread and contributing nothing by adding the most typical line in the room of "Wrestlers are terrible."

I take that offensively, yet I manage to interact with others by putting it aside.

You have no clue as to what you're talking about in regards to Kevin.

Not trying to be a high horse here... but you are out of your mind... OUT OF YOUR MIND... if you think Marvel will cast a bloody freaking wrestler for this role... they are getting a Shakespearean director... you need an actor who can do Shakespearean type stuff... this is coming straight from the reps at Marvel. THat's the vision they have for this film. Big Sexy don't fit that bill. So give it a rest.

 

[Microchip]

Marvel shouldn't even be casting a wrestler to be a bit-part goon for the hero to beat up. Their acting 'talent' usually stops at barking phrases such as "THIS SUNDAY.... THERE WILL BE.... NO.... MERCY" in a deep voice. There's the occasional one, but seriously, the stigma hurts the movie. Having a wrestler as the lead?! Now that's just crazy talk.

 

[Pluto]

No worries; my work here is done.





He was perfect; back in the 80's.

If there was someone out there who looks like that but can act like Bale; I say cast him.

Of course no one will look like that and act like Bale but still Dolph is Thor!!
Those pics should be used to compare anyone for the role! If they don't match up then ditch em!

SB IS the Thor Casting King!

 

[SNIKT1950]

Marvel shouldn't even be casting a wrestler to be a bit-part goon for the hero to beat up. Their acting 'talent' usually stops at barking phrases such as "THIS SUNDAY.... THERE WILL BE.... NO.... MERCY" in a deep voice. There's the occasional one, but seriously, the stigma hurts the movie. Having a wrestler as the lead?! Now that's just crazy talk.

This entire post by you is a waist of thread space.

I couldn't find one intelligent thing for me to reply to! t:

Not trying to be a high horse here...

No, you're being something else

but you are out of your mind... OUT OF YOUR MIND... if you think Marvel will cast a bloody freaking wrestler for this role...

This is both disrespectful and typical.

they are getting a Shakespearean director... you need an actor who can do Shakespearean type stuff...

Shakesperean type "stuff"??? How old are you mate?

This doesn't even make any sense, to compare Branagh's Shakesperean background with a MARVEL comic book character that's on a rendesvouz with IRON MAN and The Incredible Hulk - 2 light yet enjoyable film characters.

this is coming straight from the reps at Marvel. THat's the vision they have for this film.

If you don't know a thing about Branagh, what makes you think you know anything about MARVEL's vision?

Big Sexy don't fit that bill. So give it a rest.

You think so? Great.

Does it mean he doesn't fit the bill for MARVEL? We don't know that.