Official Thor Casting Thread

[Wolvieboy17]

It would have made me so much happier if his name was Professor Harrison Ford.

 

[Chewy]

Adriana Barraza is in negotiations to join the cast of Marvel Studios' "Thor," being directed by Kenneth Branagh.

The movie centers on Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the god of thunder, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, he is cast down to Earth and forced to live among the humans. Once there, he learns what it takes to be a hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade.

Details are scarce, but Barraza will play one of the humans. She joins a supporting cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba and Kat Dennings.

The movie begins shooting next week at Marvel's Manhattan Beach, Calif., studios.

Barraza, repped by Innovative Artists and Magnolia Entertainment, was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in 2006's "Babel." The Mexico-born actress' most recent English-language appearance was in Sam Raimi's "Drag Me to Hell.

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[Webhead2006]

hmm i wonder what the role is.

 

[Steve Holt]

isn't part of the movie set in new mexico?

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Why am I getting the feeling that this movie is going to have a really cool Asgard section then get bogged down in a boring "relate to humans" middle then get awesome when he punches stuff in the end?

Anyway, I'm glad to see so such talent.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Well, it's clearly gonna have a lot more to do with humans than we initially thought. You don't hire Stellan Skarsgard just to play some bit part. Hopefully the human stuff is as engaging as the superhero/myth stuff. They've managed it in the comics and humanity has, of course, been an important part of Thor for his entire existence.

 

[Chewy]

It seems likely this will be Barraza's role:

Thor - New Casting Call

[ISABEL ALVAREZ]

50's/60's A sweet small town gal who has lived her whole life in the same little town where she grew up. She's faced plenty of ups and downs in her many years but has everything she's ever wanted or needed in the small slice of Americana, family, friends and the best little restaurant in town

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[Webhead2006]

probably will be chewy. Also i think they will probably balance the asgard and earth stuff.

 

[Chewy]

Here's the full cast breakdown that we currently know of



Thor: Chris Hemsworth

Loki: Tom Hiddleston

Jane Foster: Natalie Portman

Odin: Anthony Hopkins

Sif: Jaimie Alexander

Fandral: Joshua Dallas

Hogun: Tadanobu Asano

Volstagg: Ray Stevenson

Heimdall: Idris Elba

Frigga: Rene Russo

 

[Chewy]

Nick Fury: Samuel L. Jackson

Professor Andrew Ford: Stellan Skarsgård

Darcy: Kat Dennings

???: Colm Feore

???: Adriana Barraza

???: Joseph Gatt

???: Josh Coxx

???: Troy Brenna

 

[Aesop Rocks]

I'm still most excited/worried for Hemsworth and Hiddleston.

 

[Webhead2006]

i cant wait to see what some of the ?? guys will be playing.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Who's Joshua Dallas? I thought Stuart Townsend was playing Fandral.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

He got the chop. He turned up 6 hours late for a costume fitting. But it must of been the final nail in the coffin after a series of events. I doubt he'd get sacked just for one incident.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah, I read the other threads. Should've figured there'd be a mention of it elsewhere before I posted.

 

[Lobo]

Here's the full cast breakdown that we currently know of



Thor: Chris Hemsworth

Loki: Tom Hiddleston

Jane Foster: Natalie Portman

Odin: Anthony Hopkins

Sif: Jaimie Alexander

Fandral: Joshua Dallas

Hogun: Tadanobu Asano

Volstagg: Ray Stevenson

Heimdall: Idris Elba

Frigga: Rene Russo

Thanks Chewy

 

[Docker2.0]

Will those last 3 guys be playing the Wrecking Crew? They did get their powers from Loki after all. They are only a black guy away from the 4 man band.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I'd be cool with the Wrecking Crew, but Gatt would be perfect for the Absorbing Man. Then again, they could be anything from trolls to common, modern-day criminals, so I doubt we'll be able to guess with any accuracy.

 

[TheFuture]

He got the chop. He turned up 6 hours late for a costume fitting. But it must of been the final nail in the coffin after a series of events. I doubt he'd get sacked just for one incident.

I reckon he thought the role was bigger than it actually was. Thus the bad attitude of turning up late and the like.

 

[ddddeeee]

Thor cast gains two new members.

David Mattey - Not revealed
Keith Middlebrook - Yngvi

http://www.**************.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=13671

 

[Webhead2006]

are those totally confirmed?

 

[Secretwarrior]

wow! that mattey guy looks huge. and he's 6'10" ??? and interestingly, he ahs been rehearsing since oct. Def has to be a villian IMO

If that's not a frost giant, I dont know what is lol. Nice to see a director who knows how to cast good actors and also good "action/stunt/motion capture" actors as well.

 

[Philly Phanboy]

Still no info on who is playing Balder?

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Oh yeah, we never did hear that, did we? Now I'm really worried that he won't even be in it...

 

[Chewy]