Thor News

'Grey's Anatomy' Actor Kevin McKidd Lining Up for 'Thor' Role

December 03, 2008 01:12:45

While two times James Bond actor Daniel Craig earlier admitted that he has declined the offer to star in "Thor", "Grey's Anatomy" latest addition cast member Kevin McKidd claims that he is on the run for the title role. The 35-year-old actor confirmed the matter to IGN at the after party for December 1 premiere of "Punisher: War Zone".

On the occasion, the "Rome" actor additionally revealed that lately there has been "a lot of back and forth" about the Marvel's project, but nothing is yet to be determined. Other than that, he also gave affirmation that director Kenneth Branagh has indeed taken the helming part of "Thor", claiming it to be "a choice that makes him even more excited about the film".

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Offered Lead Part in 'Thor', Daniel Craig Declines

October 21, 2008 11:10:35

Two-time James Bond actor, Daniel Craig, has been indeed considered to be the leading man in "Thor". During the "Quantum of Solace" press event in Beverly Hills on Monday, October 20, the 40-year-old actor admitted to IESB that he has been approached by Marvel Studios to take on the superhero role.

Noting that he had been in the studio's short list as Thor, he was quick to point out that he has turned down the part. To IESB, the Lord Asriel of "The Golden Compass" jokingly said that starring as the hammer wielding hero as well as portraying the 007 agent, Bond, would be "too much of a power trip".

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Kenneth Branagh Expected to Direct 'Thor'

September 29, 2008 03:09:28

With several names coming out attached as the helmer of "Thor", Kenneth Branagh becomes the last one mentioned. The Northern Irish director and actor who was catapulted to success through the 1989 "Henry V", is said to be in talks to helm the Marvel Comics adaptation of "Thor".

The news comes from Variety that reported Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige picks Branagh as the director. This has been considered as an odd choice for Branagh has not helmed any action movie in more than a decade although he did earn two Oscar nominations for "Henry V". No other details have been shared except that the movie is aimed to be released on June 4, 2010.

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'Eagle Eye' Director Lays Eyes on 'Thor'

September 09, 2008 01:09:23

Director D.J. Caruso has recently revealed that among all D.C. or Marvel Comics adaptations, he would like to tackle "Thor", sparking speculation that he may be lining up as its helmer. In an interview with IESB for his upcoming movie "Eagle Eye", the 43-year-old said, "You know...I would definitely tackle it and I sort of wrestled with it before and I was always a fan of Thor growing up as a kid."

Getting deeper on the subject, Caruso further shared his vision about the hammer-wielding superhero. "I know that they [Marvel] have a script, but there's something," he said, "there's a fear I have about Thor and depending on what Thor story you want to tell, whether you want to bring Thor into the modern world or if you want to go back to Asgard and get the history of what's happening between him and his brother and dad. That's one I've always been interested in and it also would be, it would be a monumental task so, I could definitely see myself getting myself into that."

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Brad Pitt Up for 'Thor'

May 12, 2008 04:05:28

Having portrayed the legendary Greek greatest warrior Achilles in the 2004 epic drama "Troy" probably opens up doors to the celebrated actor Brad Pitt to play superhero in feature film projects. The latest casting report coming from the Marvel's movie projects suggests that the 44-year-old is on the run for the titular character in "Thor".

First to break the news on the matter was Latino Review, which stated that Marvel executives have put Pitt's name into the consideration to depict the God of Thunder in the adaptation film. Though said to be eyeing the possibility to hire the former husband of actress Jennifer Aniston, Latino stressed that the offer has yet to be thrown to the star of "Ocean's" franchise.

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Debunking Matthew Vaughn Off 'Thor' Rumor

May 09, 2008 11:05:01

Last Monday on May 5, Marvel Entertainment have come out with a great news stating that "Thor" will fall into theaters on June 4, 2010. However, the following news on the adaptation movie presents fans a contradictory report on the attachment of "Stardust" director Matthew Vaughn.

Many have reported that the British filmmaker is no longer attached to this particular Marvel's feature film project putting the report's ground on The Hollywood Reporter's article that reasoned the detachment on the December expiration date of Vaughn's deal with the studio. However, on the rebuttal of the speculation, some sites have mentioned that on March 2008 when talking to Empire Online about the action fantasy film, the producer of "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" didn't hint that he might be out of the project. At the time, he said, "We're in a holding pattern at the moment. It's up to Marvel, they have to decide if they want to make the movie and then we take it from there."

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Kevin McKidd and Triple H on the Run to Play Thor the God of Thunder?

August 20, 2007 01:08:20

Now that Matthew Vaughn has been assigned to carry out the helming duties on "Thor", talks are shifting to who may fill in the lead role of the titular character with IESB.net and CHUD.com each mentioning a name for the part.

While the former brought up scoop that "Rome" star Kevin McKidd is being tipped to play the god of thunder, the latter site, in the meantime, has obtained info stating it is wrestler-turned-actor Triple H who is up to play the character instead.

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Matthew Vaughn Positively Is 'Thor' Helmer

August 10, 2007 03:08:46

Confirmation has been made by Variety just now that Matthew Vaughn is indeed set to take the director's chair in "Thor", Marvel Studios' big screen adaptation of Marvel Comics' superhero character.

Deal for Vaughn is said to close just as Paramount releases his latest directorial effort "Stardust" today, August 10, 2007. For the British filmmaker, the project will be his second effort at a superhero flick after previously got attached to direct "X-Men: The Last Stand" which he left due to personal reasons.

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Matthew Vaughn Admits Possibility on Helming Thor

August 09, 2007 09:08:19

From fantasy to superhero movie, there Matthew Vaughn may go.

Admitting the possibility of the transition, the British filmmaker has told Ain't It Cool News (AICN) that he may get "Thor" as his future directing project after "Stardust", which is slated to hit theaters this Friday, August 10, 2007.

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The guy who played Sabretooth could pull it off, or go HOLLYWOOD and give it too Denis Quied, while your at it, make "House's Hugh Laurie" Dr. Strange, lol, I got more... Green Lantern could be Omar Epps, the two can take turns in between House, lol

posted by Da Bodz on Sep 22, 2008

Triple H? C'mon, we need someone who PWNS!

posted by Loller on Sep 21, 2008

Oh dear, I'm really hoping that was sarcasm. lol.

posted by Corvidius on Sep 14, 2008

Who can think of a better person to play the Thunder God than WWE Powerhouse Triple H? He has already proven a formidable foe in Blade Trinity

posted by Donald Blake on Sep 12, 2008