Official Thor Casting Thread

[SNIKT1950]

No wonder you think wrestlers should be put into place, you think all these heroes are just going to be busting heads and not much else.

I'm just being realistic, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk didn't exactly wreak of Kingdom of Heaven and Gladiator vibes.

I would LOVE for these movies to be as serious and grounded as The Dark Knight, but I know they're not gonna be.

MARVEL wants to make money off the kids too, that's why.

That's also the reason why the Captain America movie will most probably NOT be set in WWII like IT SHOULD BE.

*Let me clarify that I AM NOT advocating the use of wrestlers in these films.

I am advocating the use of Kevin Nash in THOR.

I have a particular disdain for ALL the other wrestlers that have been given films.

Kevin won me over.

If life was good and MARVEL was Legendary Pictures, THOR would be set ENTIRELY in the ancient times and Captain America would be another Saving Private Ryan.

 

[cerealkiller182]

I'm just being realistic, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk didn't exactly wreak of Kingdom of Heaven and Gladiator vibes.

Thats because they are both about modern day vigilante types made by an action director and a comedy director not sword and sandal era warrior picture directed by a man famous for larger than life period pieces.

I would LOVE for these movies to be as serious and grounded as The Dark Knight, but I know they're not gonna be.

I dont want them grounded and have a serious tone like TDK, but I want the material taken seriously and keeping with the original properties (ie Not Ultimate Brad Pitt as Achilles in Troy Thor)

MARVEL wants to make money off the kids too, that's why.

Many of the kids I know have seen TDK. BUt that doesnt mean that all comic movies have to be dark and depressing. Drama is more than that.

That's also the reason why the Captain America movie will most probably NOT be set in WWII like IT SHOULD BE.

What proof do you have? It has already been implied and discussed just not confirmed that WWII will be presented

*Let me clarify that I AM NOT advocating the use of wrestlers in these films.

I am advocating the use of Kevin Nash in THOR.

I have a particular disdain for ALL the other wrestlers that have been given films.

Kevin won me over.

How did Kevin win you over when he hasnt actually acted in a movie just appeared in them. A *****ebag prison guard, A *****ebag hitman, and one of the worst movies of all time and you think that this guy can somehow play a god.......because hes tall and has muscles

If life was good and MARVEL was Legendary Pictures, THOR would be set ENTIRELY in the ancient times and Captain America would be another Saving Private Ryan.

I dont see how you can gather that this wont happen because Iron Man and Hulk werent. Iron Man was exactly what it should have been and Hulk got edited to crap and everyone knows it and everyone is waiting for the other release. Its never easy for a studio to just but out 3 hour movies all the time. Hulk had to be cut or we werent going to see it at all so a young inexperienced studio made a call.

 

[Ronny Shade]

Where exactly are you getting this from?

I have a copy of Ultimate Thor right in front of me and the take on the character is pretty action oriented like something out of 300 sans the gore.

I don't know what your expectations are for this film but I can assure you they won't go into any dramatic depth.

You obviously have no idea who Kenneth Branagh is.

 

[SNIKT1950]

You obviously have no idea who Kenneth Branagh is.

Oh I know who Kenneth Branagh is.

I already posted my love for Henry V and I also love what he did with Frankenstein.

I love the guy's directing skills.

I bet NOBODY here has seen Sleuth with Jude Law and Michael Caine.

I watched it at a press premiere. Loved it.

But this is a MARVEL movie.

That means this is a "B" movie.

That means this won't be getting him another Best Director Oscar Nomination.

He's gonna be "told" to keep things light.

 

[Chewy]

^ I think you're confusing "MARVEL" with "FOX"

 

[broblacksteel]

"snikt1950" u r wrong about who u believe cant carry a weapon....it's called props (huge asgardian weapon/items which appear to be heavy, YET may weigh 3-5pnds) and others who believe that a wrestler stands a chance of being thor and *hint* certain VERY qualified actors who are on BIG t.v. shows and have certain BIG movies coming out with A-listers are going to be very surprised.....for now, i will continue to enjoy the comedy show of "speculation casting" on these boards....

BTW marvel just signed a deal to keep IM2, THOR, CAPTAIN AMERICA and THE AVENGERS, all to be filmed here in CALIFORNIA. Now what does this mean concerning THOR and filming right here in "hollyweird"??....you will see... hehehe....

I'll help some of u out....Thor only needs to be 6'2-6'4 now wether that is with lifts of not...doesn't matter, THE SAME, i repeat THE SAME actor will be used for the BLAKE character (if he is in the re-write) will hunch over, thus eliminating 2-3 inches of height while limping on a cane. IF blake is not included i GUARANTEE NO WRESTLER STANDS A CHANCE!!! Please take a look at who is up and coming, who is B-list (profitable movies, has been a lead or co-lead, is or was on a successful t.v. show/series/mini-series etc) at the most, NOT C-list (some fan support, no profitable movies as a LEAD OR CO-LEAD, NOTHING worth talking about or listed on imdb, NO straight to video movies, NO recent FLOPS and NO UNKNOWNS!!).......rant over...

 

[louiebling$]

Marvel studios makes B movies, since when? cus Ironman and TIH were not B movies

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

While I like the Alexander Skarsgård suggestion, I'd dare propose again 22year old and 6ft5 Armie Hammer.

 

[Pluto]

Antonello Blueberry (your name is making me crave muffins!!!) are you proposing Armie Hammer for Thor?

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Antonello Blueberry (your name is making me crave muffins!!!) are you proposing Armie Hammer for Thor?

Why not? He's a better candidate than Kevin Nash.

 

[chamber-music]

Why not? He's a better candidate than Kevin Nash.

Gary Colemans a better candidate than Kevin Nash

 

[Brian Braddock]

I think the Dolph would have been good but he's in his fifties.

He was never the best actor but he wasn't horrible. And he had a quality about him.

Agreed.

*1980s Dolph woulda been the perfect old school Mighty Thor.

Nash is lookin more like Ultimate Thor.

Anybody else here think the shirt he's wearing here might be a clue?...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwfBk5pz4iE

Ah, all this talk of Dolph as Thor takes me back:-

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=11776061&postcount=426

Hehe.

 

[chiefchirpa]

While I like the Alexander Skarsgård suggestion, I'd dare propose again 22year old and 6ft5 Armie Hammer.

The guy is a bit of a bird brain.

He said he wants to have firearms training to prepare him being Batman in Miller's JLA.

I like Alexander a whole lot better. Born Swede yet he has very little accent in his English.

 

[Ronny Shade]

Oh I know who Kenneth Branagh is.

I already posted my love for Henry V and I also love what he did with Frankenstein.

I love the guy's directing skills.

I bet NOBODY here has seen Sleuth with Jude Law and Michael Caine.

I watched it at a press premiere. Loved it.

But this is a MARVEL movie.

That means this is a "B" movie.

That means this won't be getting him another Best Director Oscar Nomination.

He's gonna be "told" to keep things light.

I took you for a *****ebag who doesn't know what he's talking about. For that I apologize.
That said, I believe that a director like Branagh won't sign on unless he wants to make this movie. If he wants to make it, it won't be because he wants to do a B action flick. It'll be because he sees very resonant and fascinating themes in the story and characters.

Of course, if you're going the "expect failure and you will be pleased by mild success" route with the hype here, I understand that choice.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

The guy is a bit of a bird brain.

He said he wants to have firearms training to prepare him being Batman in Miller's JLA.

He said he trained with actual guns to prepare for the role. It's not like Batman spearguns to train with can be found at Costco.

 

[Ronny Shade]

Rather he trained with ninja weapons.

That movie is gonna suck regardless, though, so I don't actually really care how he trained.

 

[Iron_Stark]

Its not written in stone.

:facepalm

Dude, seriously, Deisel, or whatever his real name is (sorry I haven't watched wwf since the 90s), isn't going to be a lead in Kenneth Branagh's(sp) Thor.

Kevin Feige said they're only going to be getting actors that are on par with Downey Jr, Norton and Sam Jackson. Deisel isn't on that level.

Would he make a good villain in the Thor movie? Yeah, but he's not leading man material.

 

[Ronny Shade]

It's not entirely unheard of that a wrestler turns out to be an a-quality actor.

 

[chiefchirpa]

He said he trained with actual guns to prepare for the role. It's not like Batman spearguns to train with can be found at Costco.

Batman doesn't use spearguns, he uses batarangs.

Anyway, it shows this guy doesn't know much about Batman. Unlike Christian Bale or Robert Downey who seems to consume the material first before speaking stupid to the press.

 

[captaintass]

His roles in The Punisher, The Longest Yard and DOA: Dead or Alive were the best things about those films.

That's gotta say something, when a guy that keeps getting small roles is really good at them while other wrestlers that are getting lead roles (Cena, Kane, Austin) are just showcasing how TERRIBLE they are.


The reason I vouch for Kevin is because I know he possesses an intelligence he can bring to this character other men of his stature cannot.

He's a package deal, but a gamble in the end because he carries the wrestling stigma.

He's a surprisingly good actor, but unless someone gives him a lead, he will never get a chance to prove that.

Kevin's also a talented writer and big fan of revenger westerns and classic epics like BEN-HUR and Quo Vadis?

Surprisingly, I agree with this post. Even The Rock leaves something to be desired as an actor in my mind but I've always ALWAYS thought to myself "wow, this Nash guy is too good of an actor for the WWE".

That said, he is too big to play Thor and too old at this point. He'd make a good Asgardian in some capacity, though.

 

[Ronny Shade]

John Cena wasn't bad in the Marine.

The role was nothing to challenge him terribly, but he gave a solid enough performance.

 

[Franklin Richards]

God! No muscle bound morons. Please!!!

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Batman doesn't use spearguns, he uses batarangs.

Anyway, it shows this guy doesn't know much about Batman. Unlike Christian Bale or Robert Downey who seems to consume the material first before speaking stupid to the press.

You should tell Chris Nolan that Batman doesn't use spearguns. Apparently he doesn't know about Batman either.

 

[Brian Braddock]

I could see Nash as Heimdall actually.

 

[SNIKT1950]

God! No muscle bound morons. Please!!!

I take that VERY offensively.

As I mentioned earlier I've been wrestling for 3 years, before that I boxed for 4 and I've been lifting weights for 10 years.

I'm a pretty big guy and FAR from being a moron.

John Cena wasn't bad in the Marine.
The role was nothing to challenge him terribly, but he gave a solid enough performance.

You know, I went into that film with very poor expectations and came out far more dissatisfied than I thought I'd be.

Cena has never been a good acting talent on WWE, and I honestly don't like his wrestling gimmick at all.

The man can wrestle, that's for sure.

Robert Patrick coulda saved The Marine, but the story was just too typical for him to make it work.

I took you for a *****ebag who doesn't know what he's talking about. For that I apologize.

No problem, I mean I AM trying to convince people Kevin Nash would make a great THOR t:

Honestly I'm not surprised by the response I've gotten.

The wrestling stigma is worse than pornography, once you go down that road people think you're an idiot even though your intelligence might transcend theirs a great deal.

That said, I believe that a director like Branagh won't sign on unless he wants to make this movie. If he wants to make it, it won't be because he wants to do a B action flick. It'll be because he sees very resonant and fascinating themes in the story and characters.

I agree with you here, but we can't lie to ourselves.

MARVEL is recruiting grade A talent (Branagh, Norton, Downey) and inevitably reducing their gifts to please the masses.

These guys haven't been able to take these characters to the level they could because the studio isn't willing to get that serious with the material.

When I saw Dark Knight, I was shocked at the idea that I was watching a studio picture. And to make things more out of place - a comic book movie.

I am positive, that Norton and Downey wanted to go the Ledger route with their respective characters but couldn't in order to maintain the tone these movies are evidently displaying.

Don't get me wrong, I really liked IRON MAN and I liked The Incredible Hulk despite the implications of it getting the shaft.

But these movies are STILL at heart "summer vehicles".

They are not Oscar caliber pictures.

Of course, if you're going the "expect failure and you will be pleased by mild success" route with the hype here, I understand that choice.

I'm not expecting failure on THOR, but I AM very concerned with this casting choice.

If they go with a cultured, up and coming actor under 6'5", I am simply not going to be able to buy into it.

I LOVE what Gavin Hood did with Sabretooth by casting Liev Schreiber, but this is a very different case.

For me Thor needs to be larger than life.

When you meet Kevin, you feel like your standing next to something larger than life.

He knows that too, which is funny cause he never takes advantage of it.

Coolest giant I've come across.